The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VT7 \'< 2d"26

! ASHBURTON SATURDAY, MAI 10, i§9o

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TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS , RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH , ; ROYAL MAIL COACH. . fnHE above Coach leaves Hood's hotel \ fpr Payendish Railway Station every dayvmeeting each train. . \ Passengers by morning train may pro . ;fc©ed by coach to, Aljord Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train'for " ,: Christchurch, or may return in time for y the last train for Ashburton. Parcelc and Orders will receive every . Attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. JOHN HOOD.



H~tf L I N' S ; U L I N'S ". GOD FOUNTAIN PEN. , . Warranteed 14 Carat. i IWce $9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails readily for $16s each. The best pen for the price ever made. In use everywhere and giving universal satisfaction. HT7IOTS LETTER FILE. Wiit!liold3ooo letters alphabetically ar ranged More than 5,000,000 in use. Trias* In gross lots, 3.7& (6d) per doz. THE MOST POPULAR LETEER , ! FILE EVER MADE.' Order through Commission Houses. p t^la wo i t TV>D s ; SUBiGEOJS DENTIST, (Formerly with A. W. Chatstrid, .Auckland.) ~OHARGES~ f Ordinary' Extraction... ... 2s 6d Painless' ... ..i ... 6s Od Stopping ... ... ... 7s 6d Full upjter and lower set of Artificial Teeth 10 ; guineas, and -work equally moderate. —CONSULTATION FREE—



All work done by him guaranteed to fit . .. - and look well. Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer East Street. "Private Kesidence, ___:-_ Havelock Street Opposite Presbyfcorism.-£Jliiirc jD"I T0 X?A PER DA^ to by 3£fJL di'Tc made by persons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business.' All meet With wonderful success. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. "We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. ' The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publi cation circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us a once. Address Stinson and * Co., Potrtland, Maine, United States.



THE ASHBUETON FURNI TUEE WAEEHOUSE, TANCRED STREET. T3ICKFORD and UNDRILL have a JJ large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites^ .Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ture from welj seasoned materials. . Iron; Bedsteads, in various patterns. Bedding, in great variety. Specwl/line of PERAMBULATORS, just the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND i ORNAMENTS : Verypuitablefor Christmasptesentsf J,^'S;i ARRIVED. Ex «' WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FK&LY INVITED \ Furniture designed and made to order it shortest notice —Note the address— TAN ORED STREET Opposite the Arcade



AUTU MN & WINTEE, ■;■ i@QQ- ■ v QXTR ■ NEW GOODS now on hand, comprise the following:— aricy and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted 'Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings arid Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. , We We also a fewFANOY WORSTED TESTINGS, very Stylish. H ( ,(L TjV /^RAIGHEAD « CO JJJ, V^/RAIGHEAD ATLO BS, ANORED STREET, ASHBITBTON. '• "HTCHILDS SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENGINEER, (Late of Chertsoy. BEGS to notify that he has com menced business in. Ashburton in he premises on Wakanui Road, lately occupied by Mr C. Ray, Engineer, where hopes by strict attention to business, combined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share V&B. kinds of Agricultural and oth acb nery repaired. Horse Shoeing an all kinds of Blacksmiths' work done with j fUtomptitnde* Note the address— Late premises of R. RAY Wakanui RoacU



' ' '• :ABK ■ 'tM'Si'" ttiiM 1 rflK ■■■■;. ! S7\ tw\ m /g\ \n.z.ihptistrialoaze^ti:. T-^ Aitai 'tl M- "^,".The blending'is entirely atten- I^%BSL I DCLS m:- tt^mS^' W&* t? by Mr. Nelsoti himself, I ,MVWV X yy*?* M, WE^l22hK; '% who it a Taster of great expeti- , , r""^ ' .^ '" "' M /•ffITOTS\ ,m ence,_and has had b special IN THE, M- /^OL^^\ \ TIMARU HERAXD. \ "ORt^l / f^S^iA V' ri::>iii::'l:il'vfiei:J s ! ; VII "^ M #.O VCtrt»BfVl i\ mi.::v,:i.:- r> jr:ything.#e ; -^ m ms rjEf^¥SE*f v\ i.isColany." . x$P M i& \•*& 'buvi f\ % PREBB. :  I b> v' #<9 I*\ m-V: Nr'ioii is a pro o^ / /?' SS^r n V'^'i''-' ;raßttr "°d THOUGH f i "SStPmSiV^ i \ PRICES: • PURE BLESI)EI) >TEA's!' AUCKLAND, WE'.Li;\GTON, QHRISTCHURGH, OUNEOIM, AGENTS EVERYWHERE. ROLD-m ASHBTOTON BY H. M. CARSOIS 4nd all the r^rf^cipal storekeepejr^



STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS • FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO- PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS 1 Its well-earned, extensive sale hai indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the original 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 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, 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 in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is IJd and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Pbosseb and Co.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE BMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ; ALSO,— I RISKS ON GROWING CROPS,



THRESHING MACHINES, <fee., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CUEBENT RATES. GEOBGE JAMESON, i AGENT, ASHBTJRTON. __— , ry, i i?i!SiJuiJ WATOH AND CLOCK MURRAY Hp§u! ?AST STBEET > : 4.BHBTJBIOST. A LARGE and Varied AnoEtment of New Jewellery.^ «•*•.*«• A ficonc B iock of Watches and Clocka R tpnce« ranging trom^ «1 few BhUhnga iP;£3O. Every Watch or Clock sold will be Guaranteed. I make a gpecisl Lino of High Clawed Kngliih Watches. Well appointed Workshops under ray pars euooriatendeDce amnros all work being '^—^W^^JSeSVI^AiBAHWP I



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND offers the advantages of efficient aid confidential management and P™™^*?* the administration of Estates undef Marriage Contracts, Settlements and wms at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to marry, or who may t>e desirious of constituting Trusts fdr benevolent or charitable purposes, should consult the Public Ttustee, or any of his Agents. Arrangements are made for the continuance of the services of family Solicitors? AOKLAND, BARNS ANb CO., Ohristchurch, Local Agents. - ■■•■■ ' -'■';' .j ' ' NOTICE TO FARMER? AND OTHERS. TTTROM and after this date the following Charge for Storage on Grain will be made _|j at our Stores in Ashburton: — Threepence per bag for two months or under, Four pence per bag if over two months and under four months, Sixpence per bag if over four months and up to 31st Decemqer. Above charges include receiving and delivering, branding and sampling. Weighing, if required, will be charged One Shilling per truck load. Insurance Extra in Ail Cases. X> THOMAS. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS. ALBERT ROBERTS. ' GEO. JAMESON. Mrrcantile, Finance, add Agency Company Per J. G. RESTELL, Agon,. T AM A CASH BUYER QF— WHEAT, OATS, I AND KYE-GEASS IN ANY QUANTITY. CORNSACKS, TWINE, Etc., ALWAYS ON HAND. STORAGE AT~CURRENT RATES. \ ALBERT ROBEETS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



WASTED! ———o • CANADIAN OATS, TARTAR OATS, RYE-GRASS SEED nrATO AND OTHER CEREALS. JOHN G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTQN. The Dion Fire i«ice Company, Limited flead Office, CMstchiirch. gffi* r :::~ r ::: ::: *5» RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £65,000 DIRECTORS,— % tw t T Pt-apock M.L.0., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Wkbb, 1° G sSeS Esq , Deputy' Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Ruves, M.L.C. .1. ANPKKSON, fcg^ P^BK, r EsQ^ ■ Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. Spboiai Features : The only Institution of the kind with its Head Office Christchurch. , „ . Liberauty in Settlement of Claims. Rates, the lowest current. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, JOHN a KESTELL WEST BTBJSET. 4 <ki



W. GREGG AND COMPANY PUKE BLENDED TEA.B NEW STSA«ON, 1889-90, bd lib PACKETS, 21b F^NCY CANISTERS *nd 51 ESE BLTOD& THY THESE BLEND (( CROWN )) | EAGLE )) f Motion I CLUE \l evlh-J V >eTib\/ Vperlbj^ W*Jv^ One^Trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from 0 OHN OEK & CO AND D. M CFAKLANE AND H. ZAJSTDBE



YOUR_MONEY CNNOT be bet^e? invested than in purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containh?; Colemane 'and tic Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postal- Note for 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, post paid: 1 Bottle Euca lypti , Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1, box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake ,Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Comma^e and Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent J., W. J. ALEXANDER, i 142 Ctshel St., Cliristchurch. 'To whom orders are to be sent. Send for circulars. 7 80" PAINT in the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black.



A COMBINATION of the purest pa^nfc 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 in every "way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least 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. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become ao popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint.



DOGS. TV T ANY years since we had the pleasure i IVI to introduce to the public the BUFFALO EAT DOGS BISCUITS, now iso extensively used in the principal kennels of the world. Sinoe that time we have made many im portance improvements in 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 Sroduce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre ients 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 Di 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 in 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—"Baffolo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty shillings peccw-t, carriage paid. SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LCNDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of j 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 EXTBA.CTOE.



Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork | Extractor in the Market, as it ' i pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw* I _____ Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed in the bottle. Designed for the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY. ASHBURTON i>BRMANENT BUILD ING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. PAID-UP CAPITAL ... £*00 ~r\EPOSITS of £5 and upwards re jlJ ceived at the following rates of interest:— At call or 3 months ... 6 per cent. Six months 5f  Longer Periods 6-  All information on application to > EDWARD STEPHENS, .- . Manager. • Office—Tancre st eet, '



<3r. Thornton JDndley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch, I have sums of money to lend on good security at low rate of interest. Several H arms for Sale. CHERTSBY SHEEP DIP, FARMERS OP THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT. , I Have much pleasure in s bating that my - tender for the CHERTSEY DIP ha"a been accepted, and that I wilhise MURTON AND WHITE'S PREMIER DIP through out the season. My man will be at, the Chertsey Saleyards every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, timing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. 'i :• Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14th Aril,- ljd.to 14th May. < I would strongly advise Fanners to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertsey. .■, ' . ' D. THOMAS, 4fl4*_ Ashburfcon. , |; ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." DUNEDIN AGENCY. : "IITII R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise ments. SUITS' TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to J choose from; QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. I



ASHBURTON CLOTHING MA AT. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. R- ALCQRN: THE LENITIVE ! PECTORAL SYRUP. HjiUON is an Infallible remedy JJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years ■ prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. QEOKG^ PASTE E P I°k .A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON* is proved to be efficacious against Colds, Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Throat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et' Co., Chemists, 28, Rue Taitbout, Pakis,



BLAND and HUMPHERYS. BUID AND HDMPHERYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, 'f FURNITURE, &o. 1 EVERY SATURDAY.



LIVE STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburton Yards alternately CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRY. According to arrangement. —We have for Sale Privately— 8 REAPERS AND BINDERS I Crosakill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS We have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON and Co's ARTIFICIAL MANURE. WE HAVE ON HAND 5 TONS. Sample and Particulars of which can be \ had on application. r BLAND and HUMPHERYS, AUCTIONEERS



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUBANOB DEPARTMENT. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. FROM time to tim* a limited portion of tb« funds is lent on tast mortgage of freehold security, with option of repayment by fixed in stalment*; spread over 18,16, or 20 yean. Half-yearly Payment for each 1100. ; Period of Loan— £ b. d. Tivelve years ... ' ... 6 i 7 Fifteen years "... ... 5 8 9 ■ ■ Twenty years ... ■ ■ ...4 13 8- ' Loans repayable by instalments whereby prin» riiv 1 T"i". :■ ' -.-i hi>: :, :i:i Y.,\,.\-i <. < sv. •:..\. & ■■ - ■•: i <:■ ■ ■'■of v ; ■■ : f.-... : .i>l« ■ -.' <:..'. | i-i.n :'indrk( i udvu-i:dtu- hlo .-i'::li'i-» The borrower may, Before the expiry of the full period. r"<1f»"r! +r "> }•■"".. ■a-Jt 1- <-- v:tV'"it notice, on i. ■ v r ir- • ..:.,■!■■■ n 1 office, or a, • • • • . ■. ' '■*■■.« i, where also : :'■■:, .. ■ -.i; -l" For full ■ ....... . ; j-o ;u« Head and Branch Offices und Post Ofliceß. .[ "• ■ - F. FRAN'KLAKD, F.LA., 11 CJommissiioner and Gb'Vt. Actuary,



TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL '& STEEL . PILLS FOR FEMALES .quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l^d and 2a 9d, of Cnemista* and Patent Medicine Vendors. 'Prepared only by the LINCOLN! arid MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale -Housea. - Beware of imitations.



Though 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 desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. The sole management of the house, as weli i 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 dlaces. htoseph niLMouß's O VT STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST.



BLANCAR.DS. lODINE OF IRON pjT T O A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine' £jl of Paris,' are especially recommended bpthe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofr 1" 'T: *■■■-. Tv" . .'■ Evil, etc.), the early .■ ■ • ■ - :.■;>■. -i, Constitution I Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and i i stimulating and regulating its periodic. . dotirse. None Senuiue unless signed "Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies. T7IOR the Blood is the Life-Clark'^ worldL JO famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For- scrofula, , scurvey, skin find blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects' are marveil lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in 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* gTw- taylok & co- 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 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. J~~RANGKEjR SADDLE, COLLAR, and HARNESS MAKER. HAVING Purchased the business of Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises, lately occupied by him n Burnett Street, bega most sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict atten tion to business, combined with good workmanship and reasonable charges, epairs neat * \nd ■oromptly attended to. FOG COUGHS. COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Inflnenza. Consumption, &c "T7"" AY'S Compound Essence of Lin _l\- seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tom, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demslcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints. "TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs and ; _l\-" Colds is equally/ serviceable for Horses and Cattle. r '" ; T7"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeuralgia JA- Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine ' Iron etc- Sold Everywhere. - Sole Makers— KAY BROTHERS, Lim.« Stockport, England.



(By Special Permission of the Hon. the Colonial Secretary.)  GRAND NUMISMATICAL ART UNION ; THE .Undersigned having decided, through special influential request, to dispose of his splendid and unequalled COLLECTION" OF COINS- - on view in the Exhibition, begs to inform the Public that Tickets are now ready for issue. • ■ - * - 4000 MEMBERS. \.T 10s EACH. FIRST PRIZE.; The Collection, of 2000 ; Coins as now exhibited in Dunedin. Second Prize -: A Duplicate • Collection. of the above, consisting of about 700". i Coins. " .•' For particulars see handbills. ■ *  The Drawing will be under the Super-. vision of an Influential Committee of Gentlemen. ' '''-'. For further particulars apply to . HENRY ZANDER, ; Ashburton^ ,