The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2483

ASHBURTQN -TUESDAY AUGUSTIJSJB9O

PRICE : ONE PENNY



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUP.ANOH DEPAKTMENT. LOANS ON MQRTCACE. FROM time to time a limited portion of the funds is lont on first mortgage ci freehold security, with option 6f repayihent by fixed m Btalmente, spread over 12,15, or 20 years. Half-yearly Payment for each £100. Period of Loau— £ s. d. Twelve years ... ... 6 4 7 Fifteen years ... ... 58 9 Twenty years ... ... 413 8 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. Tho borrower may, before the expiry of the full period, redeem tho loau, with or withoal notice, on terms -which can bo ascertained /it tbu office, or at any of the offices of this Dur.i'.'tment, whore also forms of application cii'a he obtained. For full particulars as to lokhs spply to th* Head and Brunch Ofliceaund Vost. Otliees. F. \V. FiUNKLAXD, P.1.A., I] Commissioner and (lovt. Actuary sffZWZKy. }'t "->, - V>"V:!V<-'"- "'.'•■•iV'l ssjs'l ao'i'ViAraX'j c-i-.s-e i>L Gonorrlsa-a fc^d Mte^,^. t0 VI tilcot. I prewribfe ilaad Ms 3 fool sale m recommend- PI ifraaaiyb7«i4 jj , t t0 ftU OTfrerero. I*|S*Tit3fflsßa:saSC9 ;^^A J# s xo?tEß. X.1».» ' Decatur, Ml 7r«lt^HP^a»riJ Sflld by Dragfittlt



i Public Notices; ~ — • - •' JOHN GILMGUi'S , STEEL PENS I ARE THE BEST. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN* DUNEDIN AGENCY !IITR R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed out 1 Agent, and will bo able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise mente ■ NE~ Box of Clark's B 41 Pills'* warr to cure all. discharge from the ur nary organs m either ccx "(acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed*!! cc from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6<| each, by all chemists and patent medicine, vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug, Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesaJ Houses. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices —Tancred Street Ashburtojt, TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take { • WONEY 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 eyery complete/ Pound deposited to be reckoned from, the day on which a complete Pound shall have 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 lew sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent. » J» ' ' 6 m 6|; „ „■ ,; longer periods 6  For particulars apply. EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. | "Of "WTTAYLOB &i;CCr General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales of Freeheld Property, Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreseryed 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, Bronchitis^ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption &c. ' ' "■ ' TT^AY'S Compound Essence of Lin- Jl\_ seeH Aniseed, Senega, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorqdyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcenl; expee torant, for Coughs, colds and ches ' complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs and ' Jl\. Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. "TZ"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific m Neuralgia Jl\- Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinin Iron etc- T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, JLj an agreeable an orient. /"IOAGULIKE.— Cement for broken [\J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, ' _Stockport, England BLANCAHDS ) lODINE OF IRON DTT T C A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine £*■ of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofnla (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutiona Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and & stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None Senuiue unless '. signe "Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. ' Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies. 1;1ccl 1y• ir-M)y, fcnrjraSsed 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 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 is situated within a few miuutes walk of the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places.



JOHN l/TOISON, OHN IVXOISON HAS NOW REMOVED to * the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS nd having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is bush) ess. STOCK is large and season able and for sale at his usual low R tes B5F* Repairs Promptly Attendeh Tc JOHN MOISON «TTANTED BEFORE 31st JULY Ut nnn sparrows lUjUJU SPARROWS ONE HALF-PENNY EACH, f(lii 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. Spreydon, 14th June, 1890, MR C. M. BROOKE, Dear Sir, —Please forward to Add ngton Station for the Halswell Road Board, eight bushel of Poisoned Wheat Also for the Spreydon Read Board, four bushels of same. The Poisoned Wheat obained from you la«t season gave complete satisfaction. Yours Faithfully C. W. COMER Clerk i



TOITHEILABIBS OF ASHBU_RTON. MISSES MORRISON AND ,- ;' ■ HOLLOWAY, Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, 'Ashburton, f 115 CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT, I Have mttch 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, aud FRIDAY, dm ing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ril, ljd to 14th May. I would strongly advise Fanners to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with McDowell, Chertse . D THOMAS, Ashburton 1 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., j+l73 . Springburn Post Officef "^shbubtoiThigh; suhool~~ Established 1881. ~F)UPILS of both sexes are taught the JL elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master . Mr J. E.. Buchanan. ■ Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of Hire 2 2 0 i Music (eytra) 110 The School year is divided into three Terms All fees are payable m advance. DRAIN AND FIELD 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



HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. : ' rnHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c. Sold n 4.0z,, 60z., Boz. an(l 10oz. tins. [ " KtrtICE'foTiWERTiSER^ 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 Oifice not later than 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unlesss sent m on one day previous to that on which they are intended to appear jblawFlmFllThphery's. BLAND AND HDMPHERYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE 8 FURNITURE, &o. EVERY SATURDAY LIVE STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburt Yards alternately CLEARING SALES TOWN; AND COUNTRY] According to arrangement^ —Wo have for Sale Privately -8 REAPERS AND BINDERS I Croaskill ROLLER, GRASS'STRIPPERS WE are instructed by Mr L. Market feo 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. 3H.P. Engine, Chaff-cutter, 12-inch mouth-piece with Riddle and Elevators m perfect working order. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. WE have placed 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 Qf\ ACRES at Maheno, m the —bO \J Otepopo district, well fenced and divided into 8 paddocks, with a well built 11-roomed House, 6-stallod Stable, Coach House, Cow Shed, Sheep Yards, 4-roomed 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 Mahenn Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. Also, — O A C\ ACRES four miles from th *& tt U Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHESYS, We have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON.and Cos ARTIFICIAL MANURE WE HAVE ON HAND TONS Sample and Particulars of which can b had on application. BLAND asv HUMPHERYS AUCTIONEERS]



MILNERI& THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TONING DEYIGE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDSPEBMANENILY IN IUNE AFTER THE STRINGSAREONCE STEETCHED ] IS'THE BEST PATENT EV3SR DISCVEBED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEAKS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the LOL Dunedin Exhibition, — ALSO- . A Firsts Award for Giand Pianos] A First A^ard for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being th% 'highest possible distinction that could fee gained. The Prices of our Tyro Models |as exMbited at the Exhibition are' respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we havo Piano£ with.lron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purchase System, &c. ■H. Jfi. JONES. : AGENT.



THE MIRROR, 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, Hu »ell Street, Melboune C. Thornton Dudley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch " I hare sums of '« ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several Farms for Sale , JQ O X C^\ (^\ len(*on aPP rove<* cOZ/0 V>/V ) freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, : Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton STEPHENS BROX MAEKET HOUSE ARE desirous of inviting their Patrons and the Public o purchase their NEW TEAS imsl to hand, which art marvellous value. Th« Indkn and Geyloms ara simply perfect wifeh a •hoiea infusion of high-okas China. Thes* TEAS will bt »old p«r« m any »iz« packages or m balk according to the wants and wishes of our Customers ; s« thah lovers of the cup that cheers and invigorates will be yrell repaid by giving us a call, when we will use every effort to gIT 6 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 Ordwi by Post will have prompt att»»tt«n. Any Customers m Town waittd mpon if requested. All Orders delivered m Town or Suburb*. STI P H ENS T)ROS TIPHHNS JJBOS \ MARKET HOUSE,



Public Notices. John G. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET. ASHBURTON 1 HAS now m Stock, and is prepared sell at Lowes* 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. 6ft and 6ffc PALINGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best Iron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. COAL BestINEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Horse Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc. Also, — Sharps for Pig Feed, and a guam of Barley, whole or crushed STATION AND FARM STORES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, m whole sale lote, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. Not Blended. JENSEN'S PRIZE 3^E3r>^l-i COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' PURE, TASTELESS,! DIGESTIBLE.



NOTICE. THE ART, OR GIFT~OF TEA TASTING Is only known to about one out of every 20,000 TEA BLENDING To ont out of every 50,000 of the European population of the world j m what must the public think of the many m New Zealand that hay« only found it out since the success of NELSON MOATE & COS BLENDS. The great name, and the constant and increasing demand for NELSON MO ATE d GO'S TEAS Has certainly led to a lot of dealers m all sorts of wares packing teas, thinking 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 th« public refusing to buy these mixtures. NO BETTER PROOF OF THE POPULARITY OF NELSON TUTOAT.E- O-.^O'S. mEAS ELS ON M.OATE & \j OS 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 MOATE AND CO. HAVING THE LARGEST STOCK OF China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas, The public can depend upon getting the best value and selection. NELSON MOATE AND CO. NOTE.—The firm's representative, Mr. G. OOLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW 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 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. AOLAND, BARNS AND CO., Ohristchurch, Local Agents Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. STEMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS F©R CUTTING T|EjETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of th» 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 purchaser*. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t thepubli* to give a special caution against th« use of SUCH IMITATIONS Parchasew are therefot* rtquerted to carefully observe the four following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln evwy case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURB.EY, art engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd. Each singk Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chtmiift, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. Brd—Th« nam», Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.~Th» manufacture is oarried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medibine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. Khmpthokne, Prossbr and Co. ___



1, ■ — ■■' • Hew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED ... ... 18 S9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PHEMIEII AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE ANDiITRINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEP TED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOKGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON. W. GREGG AND COMPANY. JPube Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, ■ IN hft> akd Ift PiXJ&ETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 10ft TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS :)) | EAGLE )) ftßriubition)) (CLUE One Trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from JOHN ORE & CO AND ■ ; j H. ZAJSPEB: :



THE WALKER CORK EXTKACTOK. Pronounced the belt Mechanical Cork Extractor m the M»rke*, as il pulls the Cork th« easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its tire prevents the agibfction of carbo nated or other beverageu, and allows 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 ASHBTJBTON FUENI TUEE WAEEHOUBE TANORED STREET. PICKFORD and UNDRILL have a large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufao ure from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads m various patterns. BeSpS mim" aof TpERAMBULATORS, ust tho thing for the holidays. A Choicb Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS! Vary 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. jßlan, COAL * FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN GHAF'B 1 ET '. ETC



I Public Notices. EJB PAINT m the —WORLD—" Any shade from Pnre Whit* to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest »»int with India Rubber, forming »smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes «f work, and is m every way a better.paint for either inside or outsid* painting than any other paint m th» <world. Being from ©ne-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at leasfe three times as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sur« that our tirade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for vie and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a pain* offered the public that has become so popular (m the same time) and given a» perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. D O G S. \/F ANY years eince we had the pleasnre IVI to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively used m the principal kennels of the world. Sino« that time we have mad« many im portance Improvements m their manufacture —improvements not of the natur* of veget able compounds which may b« 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 wt may mention that of Pro fessor Da 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," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty, ■hillings per c wt, carriage paidj SOLB MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. ESTAT-JJSHBD 1851. BRANCH OFFICE k FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT | AN» SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extens.onS of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished,



Pulic Notices JAMBS PAIN AND SONS 9, Sfc. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Walworth '• Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND~EXPORT FIRE- W«RK MANUFACTURERS. Shippen supplied on the most rewonabl* terms. Lit, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Casea iuitable f»r every Market. Th 6 Largest WhtltmU H*m m the World H isfrated Prlc« List on application. THE "ASHBWRTON GUARDIAN,! Published Daily, Offices *. Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of overy deacription, i»c ing •fflhiads Kem«s Pamphlets Handbills, InTitabion Cards Menus Race Catds Jt«ceipt Forms, P*sten, Op«ra Dodgers, Mourning Card Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes 1 etc* etc "trees! "trees; " About 100,000 FRUIT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. All strong and Healthy. TIOR 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. HTjMiON is an Infallible remedy Jj for Catarrh*, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Tears prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGI^p PASTE • SPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is prored to be efficacious against Colds Nervons Coughs,, and all irritations of the Thaoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS bt Co., Chemists, 28, Rub Tawbo^t, Pabu". ATJTTTMN & WINTER 189O QUR NEW GOODS now on hand, comprise th» following :— Fan«y and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted Coatings, Blatk and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGSJvery Stylish. HCL TtT" /HRAIGHEAD , 05 _Dj, Oraighead UILOES, TANCRED STREET __AgHBTJKTON pt CpAWCIT T-^ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. | Private Residence, Tancred Street, I Three doors below Masonic Hall. I F. FLAVAIT ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Ashburton. STBAM Engines and Boilers repaired Tkrwuting Machines overhauled, X*t«fe Impr*v*meate fitted into eld KO«kiit«i. NamerouH testimonials •» t>ppli«iM*n. Shop—Acland and Campbell's Old Auct Rooms?