The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2352

ASHBURTON: MONDAY, APRIL 13; -1891

price : one penny



Public Notices "DXTRciouGHsrciQiSs ,-L Asthma, Influenza, Consumption | &C. KAY'S Compound Essence of Li»s seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill. Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. FT"" AY'S Compound, demulcent expect XX. torant, for Coughs, colds and clica complaints KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable fo Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific m IS eur»lgi* Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS ] an agreeable aperient p\OAGULIXE,— Cement for bro*c W articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, ( Stockport, England TTOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s worM JJ famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from all iir.£urities from whatever causes arising. . For scroful • scurvoy, skin and blood dijeasea, and sores of all kinds its effects ere marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottios 4s 6d, and lls each by>hemistß and patent meuicine vendor" everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln,Engfcv» t ¥ OWELS'" "PENNYROYAL AM) I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re liove the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]$d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vch dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG*" CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imiu tions / \NE box cf Clark's 841 Pills is war \ / hranted to . cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel ana pun m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 Gd each, by all chemists and patent, medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drm? Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BTANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy ol Medicine -O. of Paris, are especially recommended >y *-he 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 ut the Colonies , TfEATIKGS LOZENGES T( EATING'S LOZENGFB TREATING 'S LOZENGES T-EATING'S LOZENGES X EATING'S LOZENGES U EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, many country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. Therein , absolutely no remedy that is so speedy is giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them. One Lozenge gives ease. Sold m small tins. lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY i lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY i lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY " Any Doctor will tell you " there is no rn!?n*£?2§ h M^ diciue thail KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them but once; they will cure, and they will not injure your health ; they contain only the purest dru»s skilfull> combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. wn\m urn tablets A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance 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 tins by ah. ChemistsQ PROPRIETOR: THOMAS KEATING, London i Export Chemist and Druggist] THE LENTTIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjUON is an Infallible remed] - X) for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aflections. It is for aver Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOPftirS PASTE OF BPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thaoat and Chest. MEIVARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists^ 28, Rue Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKEKS AND JEWELLERS- Lowest GHRisTCHURnH Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and t*S guaranteed 12 months. O T)EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L bpectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY. -Rot heram s English Lever EXPRESSLY made to OV'AOWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. EverA* descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 'JL.:.SALb.E AMD CO., 2+3 N«t Bank of New Mood,



! Punctual* , GO Jl/ # ORAIGHEAD,j TTTT All, O O RR BSS I T AAIL 0 O R It S T AAIL OORB S T AA Aj I L 0 0 KB SSS T A AIL 00 RR S, TA,Alli 00 RR S T A A I LLLL 00 R R SSSS TANCKED STREET, A S H B TJ R TON. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. MbsPope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. •—Also— "The St .v 1c » Price 3d Monthly. TEW BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Buildups, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HATJTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS V NECESSITY -"■'in every n It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels^ without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ~~JHESIAKEJr~ TIMBER MEECHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AJND V*NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TT^URNITURE and Picture Frames JD made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg's erambulators. A^so' ' WIEENKR PIANOS, "THE COENEE." W. H. Collier HAS opened up the New Winter Stock of Rugs, Blankets, Flannels, guilts, Furs, ' Boots and Shoes, Dress Stuffs m all the newest colors. Hats and Bonnets i ... m all the Latest Styles. Also showing a large purchase of ASSIGNED STOCK Of a Wholesale- Warehouse, including Dent's 6-clasp "Orient" Kid Glove, usually 7s 6d, now 4s lid Turkey Twills, 4s 9d per doz, worth 6s 6d Holland Pinafores worth Is 6d, now 6d each Fancy Aprons formerly 2s 6d, now Is each Ladies Corsets 2s lid pair (the standard price of this line is 4s 6d) Black Ribbon 2d,' 3d, arid 4d per yard, worth about three times this price Heavy Dress Cloths 7Jd per yard, worth Is to Is. 3d per yard Imitation M6leskin 3d per yard (formerly Is per. yard) . Children's Strap Slippers Is 3d And many other Special Lines. CALL AND SEE THEM. W. H.COLLIEB 'THECORNBR.« Carter'H Celebrated 111 11 FOR SALE CT SEALT <3C OO



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT— I BEG to intimate to the farming com munity and the general public that' previous to my Annual Stock-taking I am determined to REDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock m the respective Depart ■ ments by at least £3000 and to carry this out successfully,' I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTOIISMIGLT OT Pilffl so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur* chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUtfSI GUNS! GTJNB! HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, : REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS'! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Pouches and Flasks* Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASS WARE (just completed by various direct shipments) m Ashburton to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea; Sets, Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increrse of cost m the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransnme'B and Hor^sby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m all sizes, Orb brand Cement (Knight, Bevah and Co.), Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming and Garden Tools, General Station and-Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugars, Wines an-? Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Bbkf,. lam well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeoline. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALE,— Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRYZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, ; Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine J Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. 3- W- TAYLOB & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate AgentSj 20, Collins Streety West, "Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freehold Property, Hojusehol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. jLibera advances made on goods for unfeseryed sale. Monthly list of Property jfox sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated A.bsenteesrepresented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted; SMITH'S PREMIER WHEAT hRESSING. remiEr if heat Uressing. THIS preparation baa been extensively USED by Agriculturists m the Eastern Counties m England for 40 years, > and is still at the present date THE FAVORITE Most popular and effective dressing for the prevention of SMUT, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, etc, THE ASHBURTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to offer it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITH S PREMIER WHEAT DRESSING Is sold m packets (sufficient for eight bushels, and m bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full t an 1 most simple directions for use. 3JU7



Public Notices. YOURJtfONEY /HANNOT bo belter invested than m KJ purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Ooletnane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22b 6d the foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat 3ox, to 1 wiy address, postpaid: lßottleEduca i lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gente Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice tozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full .isjrecfctonß for use enclosed. All SAFE fJid SURE remedies. Beware of imita lions. See thatyou get Colhmanb and .Sons ECUALYPTI and ho other '.!, Wh«l«- le and Retail Agent, ; W. J. ALEXANDER, . 142€ashelSfc.,Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send (or circulars '.._ ""J" C E MA X I N G . AND REFRIGERATION Oa the Linde System (compression 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, &cv, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' : Provision^ I;" ' 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. ; anl Lower Shad well, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. T3ORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] OOffCORD, N.H., tJ.B.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds of Dairy Goods SPECIALTIES! THE MIRROR" HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic papeß, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Pub Tarace, Rus»ell Street Melbourne. ' JLvt Needlework ~ AND FANCY REPOSITORY. $MRS ADAMS fc 1 S now showing some nice designs m 1 Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene,New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces & Smoking Caps, Ready for working, China Glass and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON T^ENTIST, URGE ON UENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH j Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m, Having purchased Db N. A. Nbely'b Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may i bo consulted at the above address. 2 11 O. J3. O E V M 0 U R SURGEON DENTIST: 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) I j Established ... 1869 Scale op Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is oases present, or uch materials as patients prefer. Par sculars given on application. Oonsulta-l ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas) adim n stored whe nrequiretf. Attendance 10a.m. to 6 p.m. ' 15 COLQJIBO STRKET, CIKISTCHUECH.



(By App intmenfc to Hia Excellency the Earl of Onilow.) 4SK YOUR GROCER FOR 'I Tifc # \^7V>a <T V7> , flrt # /& VvS-^^tTUALAAIIfTE A .A ' I UAA M /A\ %" The blending is «B*iHlf *•»*■ P\^ L I GdiS # li^&i %d«Mo by Mr. Neta» Wane* I IV' V 1 VV¥M IfTKEUEWg % who is »TasMr of great •«•■*• *^"^ AtrarfWV %en<». mi hn hW • Rectal iki r u r . mJiamm JA m ira>.-!ingin th«art" ,g> m int. #n3K3(Sr\ % iiHAitrniLiisr 'URL*' •-# / I^SIPijBCiB^A % a*lhftMtfekMM)rai#li though yM f* .^^^^^^^^^^XJjk PRICES: II M. CAKSOF, ANb SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOBEKEEPE&B — STEEDMAN'S ~ SOOTHING POWDERS "FOB CHILD KEN CUTTI|N|GJ TEETH. CA UTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the Torld, 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 fom following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— ■ Ist.—ln every caoe 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 m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at la Hd and 2s 9d each. KEMPTgORyg, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISH"!!) 0" "... . 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND IMARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c.j ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AXE PKOMPT CASH BUYEKS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account m our NEVf GRAIN STORES, Wesfc Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current. Rates, ■ A * Mini -1!-■ ROLLITT & C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pube Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £lb and lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft aad 10ft TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ({ 2s \V //2s 4d \/f 2s 8d \ / 3s "\ ( CROWN \) (( E AGLE f (( inhibition )| J CLUB )) v? r lb* / y \ Per lb*y \per lb- j) V per One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO 1 AND H. ZANDER '



"VTOTICK— Anyone found Tress *.\ passing m pursuit of game or otherwise on she Riversdale Estate on md •iffav this di*.*> 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 tht most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c., procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust < loaks, 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 I CALL EARLY. I ' AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W. ALGORN A Co., EAST STREET JOSEPH GItLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu *ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SITK, 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 Cbarges. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA IER 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. Catalogue* Post Free, H J. Wbst $ Co., Stamford Works UC 118, Soiithwark Bridge Road London, S.E. CJ. Thornton JPntfley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT I 181 Hereford Sireet, Christelitdeh| j I have sums of *r>oiey to. end on good security Pt low rates o ntoreat. Severa Farms for Sale Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A7WAYS 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 ilver 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 dast and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c., accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Elecfcro-plating and Gilding. Am. Woek done on tele Pkemises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WA HMAKER, &c, EAST STREE MIISIIII [II fvy MA\J "XI mJrJ 11 Mm-mmLm JL HTT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF §eco*ds 'Wheat m any quantity A± HisrlxeHt M.ajrJketßate» EOLLITT & GO. 1221 '. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, ■WILI VISIT AS H BURT ON n dates to be announced, and may be onsulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMISTS



Public Notices ASHB¥R'iVN "GUARDIAN DUNEDtSTaGENCT TITR R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedm has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertiser* for contract advertise I AYEB'S PII^JS. Supply the need of a prom pfc safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing 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 ees tiveness, pick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism gout and piles, and are of great benefit n colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of lirer 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 I and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner AVERS PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. AvEßand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors, / iS PILLS, ' FREE FROM MJSKOURY COCKLE S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE SPILLS FOR SICK HKADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS ; FOR ACnWTI COCKLE'S PILLS. jIN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors throueho -c War* T7l L I X I R V 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 Buffering public. The ingredients h*ve been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m oar climate. If your Cold is slight, a dose or two of j Elixir Vitee 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 cough now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vita is sold m Bottles at Is 6d »d 2s €d each. -All Grocers and most •hemiata.