The Ashbuton Guardian.

VOL 240.6

ASHBURTON MONDAY, APKIL 21, 1390

PMGiE_UiNijj PENNY;



J. 0. DUNCAN. LICENSED LAND BROKER, GENERAL AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, , ARCADE, ASABURTON, LICENSED, to prepare Transfer!, Mort* SKth Leases and every other description : of Documents under/The Land Transfer Act." * Lotus negotiated. Money invested. Agenti for The Aostralian Mutual Pro* vident Society, the Largest Life Insurance Society in the British Empire, its unparalleled ■ anccen beane the wonder of the world 1 Any- MwtoXftMkltherto neglected this duty'of Bfc houldintenriewmeaeonce.^^ « The Victoria Insurance Company LIMITED. s FXRBL MARINE, AND FIDELITY! GUARANTEE. ESTABLISHED 1849; CAPITAL ... ... - £1,000,000. StMk and Thresher Risks accepted at Lowest Current Rates. ~C. DUNCAN, j Agent for Ashburton and District. '"• . , : J( . THE S Lenitiye Pectoral Syrnp, H. Flon KB AN Infallible remedy for Oatabbhi, , - BmoHOHrns, Golds, and all Bbon '■ vbxal AimmoNs. ■ > It ta for over Sdctt Tiabs prescribed by ttw medical Celebrities. Georg^sJPaste of : \ Epinal \ A PIOTtnUI. LfQUOBIOB BONBOH,; 18 ■■ proved to be efficaoioua against Co^oe, - NiBTbUB Coughs, and all irntatlooi of the Thmoat and Ghmt, >; - ■ ■ ; . BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, j HEYNAL SONS et Co, Chemists, ' ! 18, Ku* Tattbout, Fabis. ; REID&GRAY^ Pure Manilla BINDING TWINE "DIBO HABBOWV BRAHD. THlfl Brand id made to our Special Order, it guaranteed to consist of PURE MANILLA. FIBBE, and is undoubtedly the BEST and OHEAPEST in the Market.' Insist upon having the "Dieo Harrow" Brand, We - hare also ether qualities thoroughly good Twinei at lower prices. LIGHT DKAUQHT LOW DOWN Elevator Binder. We would respectfully osk all intending Purchasers to call ana examine oar New and imprered BINDE3 before ordering elsewhere. It has all tbe latest ImproTeraenta, is Braes Bushed in all ite Besrinrs, a.id the Boilers b«aide« being Brueg Bushed, have iha oil, holes OVtside of Frame and clear of tho cloths.' It k fitted with QUAY'S PATF^T KNOTTEB, Bppbbiob to all Otebh AGENTS FOB TUB ( Champion Wool Press. The Beat and Cheapest in the Market. Send for particulars. ABHBUETON BBANCH. rOHNTAYLOB, v Manag6r» ABSOLUTS miEfTM A(;/.i\st fik ESANUFACTURERS OF VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERI A. Ata te protection against extension ot fire. * Color cards aud test shingles with instructions aai proofs of on materials frniished. rffOfiEPHvGlLliOT's" STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST Tbe Mercantile Finaoce and Agency Company, Limited, OF CHBISTCHUECH. CAPITAL .« ... £100,000 With power to Increase IS piepaied to ADVANCE MONEY on j the Secnrity of Freehold Property, and also on Mortgage o( Stock, Grope, etc. For further particulars apply to JOHN G. EESTELL, Ageat ; AshburtOß. For the convenience of the Company's Clients Mr T. G. Russell (Manager of the Mercantile Finance and Agency Company will atttend at Ashburton daring tbe nueaing Harvest every Thursday, and may be consulted at my Office until orthor notice, JOHN G. EESTELL



ASK VfiUh SiikM S-ttR ' ■ ! X *•* # a \ " «a? StW\ '-M /J\ %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE. Aiiii lIUA A #i«L\ m " Ths blendinc is entirely atten- QC'T I HOiS M jilw^T.' W ded to by Mr.' Nelson himself, V"V M WWJl^sojfy , who is a Taster of great expci i "^^ ATOBffwrV m enc?> an 4 'las kac* a s Pec'^ j TL1 _ #^jffli(fofe|JL% training in the art." IN THt -m /nnCcfflf\ % TIMAEU HERALD.' I* M J n*>Wrmh\ \ "This firm deserves the sup w\f f*\ W^ & \m m m Smmms^. \ port ofall purchasers of Tea li| Wl_ jr m m rw\ SlißSsr^ *"\ l^e arti°'e they ?2 er >s ■ * "^ -^1 w£ii SS^^J. superior to anything we _ 'm«S fj a V\ have seen in this Colony." ' vl'N*"* B M<o ' r^FJSE'!rM_L_ Mr. Nelson is a pro t»A.W #t» *!B^wPMjr Taster and .though M pi 3^^sb^^&^V-Jm PRICES: BY A LL 3/- Mexico; v/e is stoh; ' h^stckurch, dunediw, AGBMTS EVERYWHERE. ' SOLD m ASHBUETONBT H.MCAKSON 'And all the principal storekeepers



STEEDMAN'B SOOTHINGPOWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH CAUTFON TO PURCHASERS. THE vfilne 'of this well-knowa Family Medicine has been largely tested in »11 parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of lIPTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, sbme of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originiJ as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITA TIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully obsene fche four followmg im- Tortant characteristics, Tithout which none is genuine :— lßt.--In3verycasethe words JOHN BTEEDMAN, 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 wordß, Joh« Stkkdmai , Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. Brd.—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's. 4th.--The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Sorrey. Sold ifi Packets by aJI Chemistfi and Medecine Vendors at Is l|d and 2a 9d each* i KiMFTHORNBp Pbobsib and C^>.



New Mland Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established » 9C , *«* •«<, 1869,. CAPITAL—ONE THE PIbMIEB ft WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY koTBD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBESALOT. i FXBE AND MABINE BISKS. I ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING >lACHINES, &c, accepted »t lowest carreat^ritei. | ■ GEORGE JAMSSON, | VGEHT, ABHBDETON,



"rivklonn CS^^to watch and clock XVV.JI3" 1-' li^S^^M MAKBR» JEWELLER, <fco. MURRAY |k^^ lAlftT STREET» . ASHBUETON. ALABGB and Varied Aflsortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magni ficent stock of Waiches and Ctooks atpricee ranging from a few Bhillings to £30. Evtry Watch or Clock soti, will be Guaranteed. I make aßpecul, Line of High Classed Engliek Watches. Well appointed Workshops under my personal superintendence assures all work] beine turned oat promptly and in firet-claae condition, - - I I; BVERYTHING|SOLD3WABBANTBP 32



THE [PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND offers, the advantages of efficient and confidential management and Prov' d?i!j° r the administration of Estates under Marriage Contracts, Settlements and Wilw at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to marry, or who may be deririon» of coustitnting Trust* for benevolent or charitable purposes, should commit the PwßfctoTßtsTEE, or any of his Agents. >7r Anangenente art made for the]^continuance otlthefßerTiceß Jof|family Solicitors. ACL AND, BARNS AND CO^Cfcristohuroli, Local] Agents ]



NOTICE jto WHEAT. "WHEAT, "WHEaO! WE ARE Outa bnjers of PBIME MILLINI* WHEAT in. large orj *mal quantities. ROLLITT <fc CO. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON.



W. GREGG AND COMPANY PURE BLJRNDED TEA^S NEW' SEASON. 1889-90, od lib PACKETS, Sflb FINOY OANISTEJEIS %nd 51 . HPLiNT>^ TBY THESE BLEN [(CROWN J [I EAGLE )) pxMbition j I C L U B) \^per lb^/ \ per ih.J Ih : (J \v<* V^Jf One Trial will establisli[tlieir constant use To be obtained from J OHN OEE & CO AN© D. McFarlane



WANTED Canadian Oats Tartar Oats Rye Grass Seed and Other Cereals JOHN .Gk BESTELL. West Street, Ashburton.



iJAM A CASH BUYER Olf WHEAT OATS AND RYEGRASS IN ANY QUAKi'ixfY. COBNSACK6, TWDTF, &c, ALWAYS ON HAND STORAGE AT~URREN7 RATES. ALBEBiTEOBEJtiTS WEST STREET, ASHBUR7ON



NOTICE TO FARMEB3 AND OTHEB3 TTtBOM and after this date the following charge for Storago om (?fa?ft will ba made at JC our Bterea ia Aphburton :— Threepence . per bag for 2 taontb.B or under FoirpeDca per bag if over 2 months and nnder 4 roflnths ■ Sixpence per bag if over 4 months and tip to 31st December, Above ohtirges Include receiving and delivering, branding • nd aaoi^liDe' Weighing it required will be oharged Ono Shilling pel track 1 oad.' Insurance extra in all cases. D, THOMAS. FKIEDLANDER BBt )S. ALBBBT ROBERTS, GEO. JAMESON. Mercantile, Finaooo, and Agenoy Company, Pe* J. G. BKBTKLL, Ageufc



TiUTLEtfS pAMILY fl OTJM 8 H B^U R T O N . Best accommodation for Travellers and Families. Stabling and Paddocking Free Itooso Boxes vary reasonable. One of Alcook'i beit Billiard Tables on the Premises, and In order to meet the times we have decided to > REDUCE THB PRICE OF MEALS TO Is. , Board and Lodging ■■ usual. : ' i Wanted Known I HAVE 20,000 PINUS INSIGNIS ; One yew old. ' 12,000 PINUS INSIGNIS; Two yean old, transplanted; ; 60.000 CTJPBEBBUS MAOBO CABPA One year oldi 12,000, TWO YEARS OLD, TRANSPLANTED. ; The above lines will be sold very cheap. APPLE""TBEEB i 3 Tears Old,\boro frnlt Ust year; olean and good sorts, Is 6d eaoh. Inopeotlou Invited. Price List on Application. AH orders carefully and securely packed and delivered aft Railway Station rot whloh no charge' la made. N.B.—Note the address. JAMES PORTER, Nuraeryman, Clifton Nnwery, Allenton, Ashbbiton. TjlOli the blood is'tn'e Lite-Clark's world jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted;to cleanse ths blood from all 'mporitioa from whatever cbusob arising. For scrofula, sourvy, akin and blood diseases,, - sind sores of all kinds its offsets are marvel lons. Thonsanda of teetimonials, 5, Bpld in bottles 4b 66 and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent mooicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Conation Drng Co o , Lincoln England -J- Your Money CANNOT be baiter invented than! in purobasfiag a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Oolemane and Boas' Eucalypti Remedioo. For a Postrl- Noto for 12a 6d the following remedies will ba sent, enclosed In a Neat Box, to any address, post paid :— 1 Bottle Mtio» lyptl Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment, 1 box each Lad lea and dents Liver Pills, 1 pot Enoaiypii Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Enoilyptl Bonp. Fall dlrectione for nso enoloaed. All SAJ*E' and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that yon got Oomsmanb and Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholeefile and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Oashel St., Chrlstohnrch, Tn whom orders are to be seat. Seed for <jircnl'ri> ■ 7 80 ~G. W- Tayloi. & Co. General Acctioneeriy Land and Estate Agenti, 20, Collins Street West, Molconrne, kte prepared to undertake Bales of Fret^ 4old Property, Household Furniture, Mer chandiee, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly Hat of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Absentees represented Insurances effected, oharge moderate settlements prompt. Land tales con ducted^ , BLANCARD'S lODIDE OF IRON BIT T Q APPROVED by the Acs demy of Medicine of Pvia, areipeolallyratommeodedby the Medical OolebriUei of the World for Beroftla (Tunors, King's Bvil, ate), the early stage* of Comnrnption, Oonstitational Weak* aeac, Poornoae of Blood, and for stimulating and rogiUcing its periodic coarse. None genmlce «nlets signed "Blancard, 40, neßni* pavte, Paris,' Bold by Drvggists *nu Ufaemiit thrcwphait the Colonies. , AfISBURTON~ " GUARDIAN. I]^ PDNEDIN AGENCY., A/TR R. T. WHEaiiEF, Btafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed ooi Agent and j will be able to arrange terms with advertieur* foi ooctraot advestise- Thopp!i Jmiiated by mnnj Buipaßsed by none" LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPjfIB ANCE HOTEL (Oppoßltß the Railway Station), j DUNBDIN. MRS SILK, PSOPBIETBESS. THIS very popabr Establishment con tinnoa to Bfford very superior accom modation to tourißta and others who desire the COM "CRTS OF HOME, combined with VfiKY MODERATE CHARGES. The sole management of the hooae, as I well as the cciaine affairs, are under the ? personal eaperviti^n of Mrs Silk, The I House la Situated within a few minutes 1 walk of tbo Exhibition, Post Office, Steamboat Landing*, and «ther placae. LIOW BJiEVfEuY COMPANY. Corner" Dobeon Street and Cass Street, ASHBUKTON. _ i FARMERS, JSettlers, and Others are informed that the LION BIiEWER? is now in full working order, with an experienced Practical Brewer in charge of the Manufacturing Department. Tho quality oE the Ales and Porter now being delivered, Is reported on by expertt aafirst-class. BOTTLING STORES — Mcore Street, opposite the Wakanul Boad Board Offices, | * LION BBEW.EKY CO. I s* 12»12 |



MAP AID HiFHiIS Hold Weakly Salai of aORSBS, PIGS, CATTLE, PRCDUOB, FURNITC7RE,IAo. \ ;KVBRy SATURDAY LIVE;STOCX SALES [ Every Totiu«y at Tinwald and |Aih bnrtpfl Yards altefcakelf, CLEABING SALE'S | TOWN AND COUNTRY Aooordiog to arrangement. : —We hiiva for Sale Privately— I Q REAPERS AND BINDERS 1 OroNklll ROLLER, GRASS 1 BTRIPPERS n ' Wehtve boen appoin'ed AcigNTS^foß JOHNSON an© Go's ABTIFICIAL MANUREp WE HAVE ON HAND 6 TONS]? Sample* snd Pattlcalara of wbloh can b bud oa applic^t'oa. ' BLAND AND HUMPHERYS AUCTIONEEBS THE CHEAPEST SALE 4 NOW GOING ON IN ASHBURTON 18 AT Mhe Corner." Children's Hats hslf prioa Flowers at half prioa PriDts at hilf pries Ladies' Jackets at half price 17 dob Men's Sox (best made) half trie* .1.1. f SEE THE WIjNDOWS SEE TKB WINDOWS OR « INBPBOT THE STOOI NSPEOT THE STOCK W. H. COLLIEjI The tar Turnip Seeds "CARTERS SELECT STOCK OR AUTUMN SOWING WHITE STONE or STUBBLE DEYONSmBE GREYSTONE fiX)3 SALE. J. SFALY & rifi



KOIAL HA ' OOAOH. '* Oa iad */tci J»na»r> lit. 1386: till* a»I, Wednesday and B»tnid»», itarttnt at ? rt oo^''f«. Hopd'j flow, MuiSTSSmH tow Springbiuu and Aifoid Jta«rtt floiiQ M tJagVifchDoaVOo«phrtoai M. « warning umo •trealuj. Fm«i—Bp »a*a, 2j, aetuffa, S«j.Alfprd Eo*eiTi "tcic. fie, - .'''■! l!Li_;_. t, mx. _ • xnHJ MIRROR," AHlSfl-OLASS Week SooUl, Politic*l, Literary, and branutlo paper, to b e published eTary FRIDAY, prloe 3d, by the Ocntaolil Frlming^ind pabliiaing Company, Liuiifcad, MelboMat place. K Ql , e i Streot. Meitootne ' Sporting jsHififoi mm ml AUTUMN MEETING, TO be held on the; Ashburton Racecourse on ■ ' ■ ' : .'.■-. Wednesday and TMrsday, APRIL 23kd aio) ;24th, 1890 President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—John Grigg. Judge - Matthew „ Stitt. Stewards—C; W.; Purnelx,, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo FiurnT..»\Tn:!!. J.C. N. G:: ::, T. T.eviiv, W- ] Vi IT I. i ON", !\ SAT'N'DKhe, .%T. "»TMT AN) I). iM.-MVr T.«K\SI KKR— I),VII) '- Thomas; Cler* of Scales—R. Fried. 1 lander. Clerk of Course—A. Hews •!* : \ ■ Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter j —David Thomas.' ; . . ■ ?. -: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ •■■ _«».. > ■ • ■ '■■ * ' P R O GB. A M M E/ ' ' " ; '•-—- ■ ■■ i • \/tproved by the Committee of tin CanUrb ut Jockey Club., , ..-. '-; * Firstiace each day tosiartat I p ms ■ FIRST DAY. ...„ h —HURDLE RACE HANDICAP; 0f45. i soys; second' horse to leceive 5 soys from , the stake. -Two miks. "'pvereigKt flights of hurd'es about 3ft 6in.hlgh.' Nomiaatior I soy; acceptance, iso». •"' ' ■ 2. -LONGBEACH PLATE, c.f, 25 soys second hor/e to receive 5 soys from the Stake. District horses only. For three* t year-olds and upwards. Weight for age< i Winners sicce August; Ist, 1889, of any race or races (excluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of j£2o to carry 41b extra; of./40,171b extra^ of j £70, iolbextra; of or upwards, I4lb exira. Maideris having started •' ', twice or ofte rer al'owed —three-year- elds 1 , 7lbs ; four-year-old* .*.-ri ujrwirf-i 10'lis. : Pe^al ies and allowar;: s : : l> ■ ■: ''t-i ,«.!i d to time of starting. (..11c nii'i!. Kri'.ripce ' 11 1 SOf. ' > ,' ' - 3 -ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDIACP ; of 60 soys; recond hone to receive 5 soys from tlie stake. One ix.ile and a half. Nomination, 1 r4sov; acceptance,! f.ov.s A —NOVEL KACE. of 25 soys. The winner to be soldby auction imm'diataly ' after the the rce, the whle of the pro* ; ceeds 10 go to the'fu'tds 1 of the i_lub i Weight, iist, any overweight to he de clared. Half a mile. Entrance/ios. T ' S.—DISTRICT WBLTFR .HANDICAP of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soy from the stake. District horses ony One mi)e and a half. Nomination, 5s I . I acceptance, 15s. ■ , 6,—FLYIiNG HANDICAP, ,of 30 soys 0 second hprse to receive 5 soys frm the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Norm nation, 15s ; acceptance, 155,, ' ' i SECOND DAY. I.—COUNTY HURDLE RACE HANDI , CAP, of 35 soys; second horse to receiv 5 soys from the stake. District horses only, One wile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high Nomination, 15s; acceptance, i<;s. 2.—GRAND STAjVD HANDICAP, of 50 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake.'One mile and a quarter. Nomi- ' nation 1 soy ; acceptance I soy. . 3.—WAKANUI HANDICAP, of 30 so*s second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Districhorses only. One. mile Nomination, Its; acceptance, 15s ;.—DISPOSAL S AXES, of 30 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the who'e ,of the proceeds to go to the funds of the"Club. Weight, Bsl, any overweight to be de clared. Three-quarters ofv a mild Entrance, ios. ■ . S.—OPEN WELTER HANDICAP,; of 35 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys fron: the stake! The: winner of the Grand .. Staod Handicap to carry iolbs > One mile. Nomination, 15s ance, 15s. 6.—HARVEST HANDICAP, of 30 soys second hor>;e. to receive 5 soys from th stake. District horses or>Jy. The winne of the Wakanui Handicap to carry % 7lb penalty. Three-quarters of a mile Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 15s, RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing, . . 2 No entry will be received except on condition that all claims, disputes, and , jections arising out of the racing shall b decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be Snal. 3 A di»trict horse shall me">n any horse that_' has been commonly resident in the district" between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from January 15th, *Bqo, and up to the date of the meeting, and Owned ly a person who has 1 esided in the said district during the same I eriod. , '"''',' 4 Owners are responsible for Ihe proper weight icing carried in the Loagbea'h Plate, and at the time of entry must notify to the Secie'ary what penalties or allowances are up to that time accrued or c'aimed. ; 5. Five per < ert. will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with : his programme for the expenses of the course. . i 6. All nofninaiinn, acceptance, andentrance fees to go to the funds o.' the Club. NOMINATIONS, * Nominations for a 1! Handicap*, accomianied :by fee, narru, flediqree, ase, desctvpiion, and performances of horse, and colours ff rider, must ' -,;. be in writing, and in the \. ■:'■■. : r!*!.! s".'crelary ' not later than 9 p.m. on S \ 11." !i IWY, Apri ,; WEIGHTS. , Handicaps fcr the first day's races will be \ \ pubVshed on or about t Apdl 18th. Handi* caps for the ■ spcond day's races will be .'$ published at or about 8 o'clock in the even ing "■■ ■ the first day'k racing. ; : ,-_ v -, ACCEPTANCES, AND ifiNTRIES. Acceptanre- for the ;first; day's Handicaps and Entries for the Longbeach Plate md '. Novel Race, must be in the hands of ihe Secretary uot later than 9 p.ni; qn MONDAY, Atril2ist, 1890; r.--.:^! 1.;:: 1,-.. 1: f,»r';!..; secend ■ day's Handicaps ai ; I::: l- :"> ■"■: Dijprsal Stakes not later than iv u'ciuck. iv lu-j evening ot the first day's races, G BTSSET, ' \ . ,''. "'■.,' "iecretarv