The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO- 2317

ASHBURTON : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1891

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Publio Notices TpOR COUSHS, COLDS JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Aniseed, Senega, Squil, I TolUj etc., with Chlorodyne. '" if AY'S Compound, demulcent expect JL\. torant, for Coughs, colds and chei i complaints TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs and J_\, Colds is equally serviceab'e for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in»eai*l{j» Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLf * J an agreeable aperient. OOAGULINE,— Cement for broce articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, _ Stockport, England TjX)R the Blood is the Life-Clark s worW JO famed Blood Mixture, warrantedt* cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For gcroful a scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Engirt £ jpOWELS'" PENNYROYAL AInI) I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 1 to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs^ and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG'". CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imit* tions NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war hranted to cur* all discharges I from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pahi m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Druse Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houses. TT^EATING'S "POWDER detroys J\_ BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all otUr insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. If is perfectly c'wi m application. See the article you purchase is •'KEATING'S, '^as imi* tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,bj all Chemists BLANCARDS ~ lODINE OF IRON DTTTG A PPROVED by the Academy ol Medicine n. of Paris, are especially recommended, >y Mie 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. ( ~ KEATING'** POWDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER /"BUGS, FLEAS KILLS{ MOTHS, BEETLES- Imosquitor HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. f BUGS' FLEAS* AILLS - MOTHS, BEETLES* IjMOSQUITOES*| 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 appearance and taste, furnishing amos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly wrfa - and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold m Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, Loadoii. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HXpLON is an Infallible remed JO for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOttairp PASTE B P.I.N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28, Rub Taitbout ; Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand) watchmakers AND JEWELLERS. Lowest Cheistchuk^h Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and t'S guaranteed 12 months. tJ X3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and 1 and guaranteed. | A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's Englisr Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR OWI ORDER. The best and most reliabli timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up ; or neatly repaired [ 1. SALKK AND CO., 212 Next Bank Now



I B.EIfps._BEEDB. I VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEED POTTOES,— Including ''THE BE4UTY OP BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Dohekty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. TpIFTY Pounds (SJlbs) of " The Beauty JJ of Bath" Seed produced thirteen aad three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL FRUITGROWER, <fee, ASHBUETON, G< W- TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld 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 A-bsenteesrepresented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. Slarplii, Yinceit &~Co SAWMILLERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPBINGKBURN. HAVE erected large Sawmills at 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 H miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE~DEAF " A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey ' 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 effeteed by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mel bourne MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HART, AND CO., Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. j Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London Nj W. J. BUSH AND CO. TpTILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS <fc FRUIT ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers. Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial ■■ Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GCJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, j93 rated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne &c. Artillery Lake, London. Works- Ash Grove, Hackney. VISITORS TO MELBOURHr^jj iiyl Should CmnaiCi t&* J&%L ff til-known and Buo> Imrwc,hmn ' 4&aPm ok Wmsß^^ «• fcnma Ooiirutm X^JEr <mn cowrrx-TATioK.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VfJLCAN PAINT ANT» SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension I of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instru;;- Pjtions and proofs of on miterials well furnished 1 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 that the quality of it exceeds that of last year, notwithstanding that it then gave gratifying satisfaction to all 'vho used it. I have also just landed ex "Wave Queen " 15 Tons best soft Steel. Binding Wire 11 Binding Wire II ' Whitecroes Brand ' (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advan tage to Farmers to give their orders early. The Quality cannot be surpassed, REAPERS Ii BIIDERS. In order not to compe? my clients to buy a Machine I might ..e agent for, I have decided not to accept any particular agency, but supply any make at the agent's price. I will deliver them properly putjiogether without extra charge. A large Stock of Extras always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained 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 Iro al sizes, Orb brand Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil .20 Cag*3 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.) 50Cases 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) Te"te a-Tete Sets (new patterns), Electro plated Goods m great variety, etc., etc. henryltander 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 suranoa r^XTRAORDINARY / SALE ALE FOR 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 5a 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 afc 83 per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dosen Girls' Nignt Dresses at Is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ' ANDREW ORR, WHOLESALE! & RETAIL PIUFLU



Public Notices. YOURJtfONEY /"IANNOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemana and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d tho following remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: IBottle Educa lypti Extracts, 1 pot Victory Ointment I box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box roice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colehank ahd Sons ECUALYPTI and no other. Whol' le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars,: ESTABLISHED, 1818. "pORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, CONCORD, N.F., U.S.A., i Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds of JL>airv Goods SPECIALTIES. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car [ riers, German Dairy Paper i 1 And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLINCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA. Established 1818. T C E MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression of Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking 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. tOOO Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ; anJ Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES UAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not li ed it, shonJd ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, && ASHBURTON " MA IL," DUNEDIN AGENCY, MR R T WHEELER 1 Stafford Street Dunedin a! AS been appointed Our Agent, an wi Ibe able to Arrange Terms with Ad» tiaew for Contract dyercsen ents i



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR 1 ilw m m n/I^Tf* BM M f$A \ H.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTR A,l f I \aA4M » /Ml m"The blending is entirely tt'on- H. Li I DOiS # *4*Fa< % d«d to by Mr. Nelson bhnwtt V*v V 1^ VW yEljifiSSK m who i« a Tatter of great esperi "^ m VtV % enc?'. an 4 '"• haf, * special : IN THE /fllffl\': 1 TiMAßirherald. |j M #r*T»WW§n\ %" This firm deservei the sup- Kl>?r"\ ■■% t \l W # yS*S!™WL \ % port of all purchasers o('Te« "ORLVf / J-lSffi^A %» the article they oiler i. #<? ÜBttvt mlk superior to anything w# . i (kV* Xcy LffiiSSSiSflK^. "i\ " r> Nelson it a pro »»i^ #*^ tj^^^^^KT V\ fessional Taster and THOUQH I^J^>^^^^^ I^B!ljL' e°^ICES! m I H. M. CARSON, AGENT, AN)/ SOLD BY THE PiiINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS SOOTfILVG POWDERS fou CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.] ' The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the*rorld, 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, thei-efore, feels it due i\ the publi* to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS' Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout 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 Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3i\l—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is lid and 2s 9d each. __ Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company EST A B I/I S H~il) 0' " 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARJNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOKCtE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON GREGG AND COMPANY Puke Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN p> and lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ([ 2s X\ /2s 4d % /'' 2s 8d \ / 3s '^ ( CROWN]) (( EAGLE '} (iinhibition), , C LUB ).; V\ pir lb. y V per lb. JJ \ per lb. ff \ per 1b ij One trial will establish, their constant use. To be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO. AKD H. ZANDER WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also \ prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton



NOTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursuit of game or otherwise on the Riversdale Estate on md '(ftar this dito will be prosecuted. J R. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS, New Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties for the 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 NKW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W. ALCORN & Co, EAST STREET JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. " Though imitated by many, surpassed by j note ( ' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu tton) DUNEDIN. j MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior ace 3m modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with j Very Moderate Charges. mUAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE- X MAKING MACHINERY. j 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 W.\;"ER 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 Fkejs, H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR S. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASH BU R T ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST C Thornton Dixdiley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Slreet, Christchurch I have sums of iowot to lend on good security p 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 LadiesJ Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and ( Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, «fee, &c A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Lsrers 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 Carter"** Celebrated TURNIP SEEDS FOR SALE CT SEALY <3b CO-



Public Notices _____ ASHBURIvJS "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY TICK R T WHEELER, iStaffor Street, Duneclm has been ap pointed our Agent, and will bo able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise IYER'S FILLS. Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the sfcan remedy for diseases of the Stomach. Liver and Bowels. They are easy to take and f entle m operation ; und their pecu ar ooaking of sugar and other preserva tire materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos j tiveness, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great b enefit 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 pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. liivalmWa bo tiuveltari, sulow, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr J. C. Ayjbr and Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S,A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. TTH L I X I R TT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredient* 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 Vitee will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitce is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. TSoCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLE S PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIDITY COCKLE'S PILLS, 4 IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors throughout the World.