The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTONT'THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1891

PRICE : ONE PENNY

VOL X. NO- 23^6



I Public Notices LHOR COUGHS, GOLDS -L Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Aniseed, Senega, Squil, I Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expect torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs and -I\ Colds is equally serviceab'e for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific m Neuralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc j INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS ' an agreeable aperient. /HOAGULINE— Cement for brojte Vy articles. 'Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England TPOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds ill 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 lain! Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Englr.i fjnOWELS'" "PENNYROYAL ~~ AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J£d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG* CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions NEfbox cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war hranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pui-i: m the back. Guaranteed fx-ae from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. "XT'EATING'S POWDER detroya _TV BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLE 3, and all othv r insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly e'-vm m application. See the article you purchase is "KEATLNG'S," as imi tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,bj all Chemists BLANCARDS JODINEOF IRON njT TO A PPROVED by the Academy oi Medicine •i ». of Paris, are especially recommended )y 4ie Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATINGTcJ POWDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER (BUGS, FLEAS MOTHS, BEETLES MOSQUITOK HAKMI^SS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, BUGS FLEAS i ttJLLS { MOTHS, BEETLES* VMOSQUITOE^I but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying floas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold m Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both appcaranee and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold m Tina by : all Druggists. Proprietor, THOM A S KEATING, London. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HT7TLON is an Infallible remed JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis,. Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GE OK airs PASTE OF BPIN A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BE WAR E OF IMITA TIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28, Rub Taitbout Pakts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND ■ ' JEWELLKRS. Lowest Christciiur~h Price.* as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and JTS guaranteed 12 months. tJ PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Ciystal Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothekam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's Englist Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUF OWi ORDER. The best and most reliabli timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold aiid Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired JL SALEK AND CO., 2+2 Next Bank New Zea^ad



SEIFDS._BEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEeFpoTTOES,— Including , "THE BE4UTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Dohbkty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some- I thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. TpIFTY Pounds (501bs) of " The Beautj X of Bath" Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superl Potatoes. A. W. KANDELL FRUITGROWER, &c , ASHBURTON. Gh W- TAYLOB & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o - "• Freehold Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. Sharplii, YinceifFcii SAWMILLERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPEINGBURN. TUAVE erected large Sawmills at I .1. Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any size m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to patters as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, cr by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Railway- Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS A.ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand.. Orders by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE DEAF \ Person cured ofdeafness and noisey Ix m the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to forward a description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as tonishing cures have lately been effetecd by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mcl bourne MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HART, AND CO., Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 70 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London Nj W. J. BUSH AND CO. TtfSTILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers. Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, ./Erated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne &c. Artillery Lane, London. Works- Ash Grove, Hackney. VISITORS TO^MELBOUINE Well-known and Buo- I y? Cure truttrantu-A,



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ANT* SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with inslru.} fj[tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my shipments of BINDING TWINE (Flax, Manilla, and Hemp) for the coming season, which are open for inspec tion now ; and I have great pleasure m stating thab the quality of it exceeds that of last year, notwithstanding that it then gave gratifying satisfaction to all rvho used it. I have also just landed ex ''Wave Queen " 15 Tons best soft Steel. Binding Wire 11 Binding WireT! • Whitecross Brand ' (the favorite of tho Farmers), and it will be of great advan tage to Farmers to give their orders early. The Quality cannot be surpassed. IUFEHSiIB BIIERS, In order not to compe? jny clients to buy a Machine I might »,e agent for, IJ have decided not to accept any particular agency, but supply any make at the agent's price. I will deliver them properly put together without extra charge. A l&rge Stock of Extras always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtaine'l at any hour, day or night, for the conveni ence of Farmers. I have for Sac a few second-hand McCcrmick and Massey Twine BINDERS good order, at a Low Price. HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND. Galvanized lro al sizes, Orb brand Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline ; 10 Cases Lard Oil 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Stakes, Posts and Rails Cement (Knight Beaven, and Co.) I SOCases Cast Ji 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware, for Christmas presents Barbed and Steel Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars. CHINA, INDIA, AND CEYLON TEAS WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, & STOUT A Choice Assortment of Australian Wines m bulk or case, also some French and German Liqueurs. A direct ship ment of the finest German Lager Beer. For Wedding Presents I recommend purchasers ta inspect my stock, where they will find beautiful Dresden Placques, China Figures (by the best artists) Tete a-Tete Sets (new patterns), Electro plated Goods m great variety, etc., etc. HENRY/ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine Broker for Australian Mutual Life suranoi* 'XpXTRAORDINARY TYHEaF SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6| for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests a Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s very good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. ' 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per 1 yard. 30 dozen Girls' Nigat Dresses at ia each 1 An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER-FOR ONE MONTH. ANDEEW ORE, WLOLESALEt & RETAIL PIUPtfR,



Public Notices. YOUR^ONEY CANNOT be better invested than m purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and •Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d the foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid:- IBottle Educa lypti Bxtracfc, 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 and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemane and Sons ECUALYPTI and no other, Whftl' le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., dmstchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars ESTABLISHED, 1818. TDORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds op Uairv Goods SPECIALTIES. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car- j riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, KH, U.SA. Established 1818. TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression of Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icernaking and Refrigerating Purposes. SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &c, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions. Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot' System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ; ani Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES BAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not fo ?d it, shoald ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, See. ASHBURTON "MAIL," DUNEDIN AGENCY, i MR R T WHEELER* i Stafford Steeet ' Dunedin ■H-AS been appointed Oub Agent, an wi Ibe able to Arrange Terms with Ad. tigers for Contract dvercsen enta t



(By App m tinea* to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) 4SK YOUR GROOER FOR BfrK W ' /Si, \*.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE, A ',L fl\a AJm m A J&\ m" The blending is entirely »t'en- P> L I BOiS # l*fPM^ %d#d t0 h? Mr- NelMn Bimielf, V\ V 1 VVW M HW i*WjP % who it a Taster of great Mperi "^ M r& 3 sm\ m enc *' an<^ hM h** * ipecial | IN THE # #rE2l\ \" TIMABir HEBALD* |» # I*P 1* 83iH\ % "ThisfirmdMcrvesthesup> Xl> fAY i-k 1 \1 # yKM«I^L \ % pert of all purchasers otTea "OR I- V # /(4 !B ffi^A %» s »he article they oßer it ■ 1 "^ #,^ vJgl S SSaTii'* io\ m superior to anything w« W #<S f ni mi siSSfiO % have seen inthitColony." vl^\>* M f£ V^EjaEgEJ ■*\ %" Mr. Nelson is a pro. oH^ / i& fM^ 1; Vsi"™" r"d THOUQH xLI/I ■yaßSiS^ IVJL PRICESs J H. M- CAEBON T, AGENT, , AN!/ SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS ( y'ITOMAN'S- ~ SOOTHING POWDERS CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested m all parts of themn-kl, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced 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 therefore requested to carefully observe the foui following-", important chariictoriotias, 'without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every cane the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, &UIIREY, 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, Wahvorth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.-—The manufacture is carried on solely at Wahvorth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is 1M and 2s 9d each. * _Kempthornb, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine~lnsiiraace Company EST A B L"I S hITd 5' " 185 9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. pbemiejr'and wealthiest colonial i COMPANY, , ! NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. \ ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOBGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON GREGG AND COMPANY Puce Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN p> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. (f 2s X^\ // 2s 4d \ /'" 2s 8d X\ /" 3S \ ( CROWN)] (( E AGLE ;) f i xMbition| J CLUB )] \\ P :r V Per tt*. JI V per lb. JJ \^per lb yj One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO. AND H. ZANDER WHEAT WHEAT "WHEAT WE AEE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRATIS on Farmers' account ; m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Corrmcks and Twin© supplied at Lowest Current Rates, it M» A * I, i ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton ( I



» VT UTICE.— Anyone found Tress 1 passing m pursuit of game or otherwise oil die Riversdale Estate on -wrl '.fter this da*« will be prosecuted, J. R. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent novel ties for Hie season m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, m the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT s.w. alcorh'aco., EAST STRE E T JOSEPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. " Though imitated by many, surpassed by j none $ J LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu '.ion) DUNEDIN. _____ i 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. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK TCE _L MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus ever pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA.TSR 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. IT J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. ME S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON -DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU R T ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted afc MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 C TJioiro+on Dudley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT i6l Hereford Sireet, Christchurch I hare sums of nio.iey to lend on good security ?t low rates of nterest. Several Farms for Sale Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. ALWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and ( Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, &c A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Levers m Hunting Cases dust and damp proof. Spectacles an Eye » Glasses to suit all sights. Wahes of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and pomptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. All Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited, ' ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET CiM'ter'H Celel>rate<l it m FOR SALE iT SBALY Sd 00. -



_ Public Notioea " GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGEKCY Tlf-R R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been ap pointed our Agent, and will b« »ble to arrange term with aiv»rfciser« for contract advertise -A.YJSR'B FIIJL.S. Supply the need of a prom pfc safe, and reliable family medicine—the * •-* . remedy for diseases of the Stomach. Liver and Bowels. They are easy to take and gentle m operation ; and their pecu ar coating of sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos tiveness, pick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks arc UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia* rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great benefit m colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other cathartics, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner j pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Livaluibh to tr.ivjlUrj, fiubrs, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. AYKRand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. Xp L I X I R TT I T JE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of ©xperiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without woeption the Best Cough Mixture ever offtred to th« suffering public. The ingredients hare been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitae. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little codgh now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders im your case. Elixir "Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. ________ - FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. » COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIDITY; COCKLE'S PILLS. {IN USE EVERYWHERE CCCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is IM, 2s 9d, 4a 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors throughout the World,