The Ashburton Guardain

VOL X. NO 2351

ASHBURtbNr"SAtURDAY, APRIL HJB9J

f RICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices "^"RIJOUGHSrCOLDS " X 1 Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Li»J seed Aniseed, Senega, Squil, Tolu, etc., with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expect torant, for Coughs, colds and chw complaints ' KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceab'e to Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, aspeci£fcmKean.lgU face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc, I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS I J an agreeable aperient. pIOAGULINE,— Cement for brc*c V J articles. • ■ Sold Everywhert.." Manufactory, Stockport, Englauqg "(TOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s worM V famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from all m:purities from whatever causes arising. For pcroful a scurvcy, skin .and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects.are marvel* lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s Bd, and 11s each by chemist* mid pa lent, meulcine vendor-; eveiy where Sole propiietoi-K : The :Lir.c<jhv and Mid lar.d C( vr.lk s IhutfCo., Linctpto Englf.-i "TOWKLS 1" PENNYROYAL AM) !! i STEEL - PILLS FOR FEMALES quiclrly coiroct all irregularities/ and re lieve the distressing symptons jjso preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is lid to 2s 9d, | of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen ; dors. Prepared.only by the '. &NCOL& and MIDLAND COUNTIES i 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 cure all discharges from the urinary organs in' either sex, [(acquired or constitutional), gravel ana ! pub m the back. Guaranteed ftse 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. BLANCARDS^ lODINE OF IRON DITTO A PPBOVED by the Academy of Medicine -** of Paris, are especially recommended )y Lhe 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 it* periodic course. In ore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut the Colonies T^EATINGS LOZENGES T^ EATING'S LOZENGFB I/EATING'S LOZENGPS I/EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, m any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There m i 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. IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY I UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY gj lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY \ IpRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY i lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY " Any Doctor will tell you " there is no better Cough Medicine than KKATING'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 drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. KIATINa 1M 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 all CHEMISTSfI PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING, London. , Export Chemist and Druggist] TUB LENTTIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTJ^LON is an Infallible remed \ • X) for- Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for aver Sixty Yeaus prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. Q-EOB-O-E^S PASTE OF BPIN A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Tluoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNALSONS kt Co., Chemists'* 28j B.W, Taitbout Pakts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELL T;UIS- Lowest CinusTenuß?H Prices as usual* 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS guaranteed 12 months. kJ ~T>EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _£ Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothkram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and guaranteed. \ SPECIALTY. -Ro horam s English Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOVVN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the ■world; EverA" desciip tion of GoM and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1. SaLuK ATSD CO., 2t3 Next Bank of New Zealand,



' Punctual^ TT J?T TH tf^RAIGHGAD. -IX, CO JJj. ORAIGHEAD, TT™ AIL 00 RR BSS T AAIL OORKS T A A I I, OORRS T AA A| I 1, o O KB SSS TAAILOOBR 8 T A AIL OORR S T A A I ILLL 00 R R BSBS TAKCREQ STBEET, ASH B*TJ 'fr-T O N.» THIS DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Ib§ Pope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers tliafc she has the I Agency of the above celebrate 3 Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— *"T He Stylo" Price 3d Monthly. THJT BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, JMorten's Buildiuats, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWAY'S 01 (Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family \ 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, Grorers and Druggists. AND GENERAL FURNrrmS^A ND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HA VELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TptIRNITURE and Picture Frames JJ m-ide to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg's erambulators. ATsC WIESNER PIANOS. "THE COKNEE." r W. H- Collier HAS opened up the New Winter Stock of Rugs, Blankets, Flannels, Quilts, Furs, Boots and Shoes, Dress Stuffi m all the newest colors. Hats and Bonnets 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, and 4d ; per yard, Wprth about j;hree times this price Heavy Dress Cloths 7|d per yard, worth ! la to Is 3d per yard Imitation Moleskin 3d per yard (formerly Is per yard) Children's Strap Slippers Is 3d And mantf ■othto- Special Lines. CALL AND SEE THEM. W. H.COLLIEH 'THE CORNER.^ Carter'N Celel>i*ate<i .11 SIS FOR SALE vT SESA-I/X <» 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 KKDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock m the respective Depart j ments by at least £3000 and'to carry this out successfully^ I have re-marked the old Stock to 18NIKIHHIT10W PRICES no as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call afc once and judge for themselves. GUNS I GUKB! GUNS! HOLLIS'BEST GUNS I Single and Double-Barrel, Breejch and Muzzle-Loading, ; REVOLVERS! \ REVOLVERS M AMMUNITION! A MMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (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. Ransome's and Hornsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m all sizes, Orb brand Cement (Knight, Bevan 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 Beer. I am well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. : —Best Eng lish Leather Belting Castor and iall other Oils, Valeomnjb. j - - perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and_rpund,^._l Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. |HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun fire Insurance Company,; Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine , ; . Australian Mutual Provident Society. W»lcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. Gh-W- TAYLOB&CQ 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 absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. SMITH'S PREMIER WHEAT nRESSING REiItER Wheat Pressing. THIS preparation has 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 S 3UC TT TV 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 DKESSIM. Is sold m packets sufficient for eight bushels, and m bugs containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full , an 1 most simple directions for use. 3|U7



Public Notices. YOURJMONEY /HANNOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: lßottle Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I pofc Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Euonlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colbmane 4ND Sows ECUALYPTI and no other WJu»V le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 CashelSt., Christchurch. Where orders »re to be sent Send T 0 E MA X ING [ ■ '■■■'■ AND •'. REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia. . . . *i For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. i 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. ; anl Lower Shad well, E. -i- . : MR. T. B. LIGHT ESTABLISHED, 1818. TDORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS 3 COffCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds op l>airv Goods SPECIALTIES^ THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Litemry, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by. the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne PubTorace, Hus»el^gtreet, Melbourne. A.rt Needlework AND FANCY REPOSITORY. dMRS ADAMS I S now showing some nice designs m J_ 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 -pVENTIST, URGKON J_/ENTIST f 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.ra. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dk N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 8* B. Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scam: of 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 as cases present, or uch materials as patients prefer. Par sculara given on application. Consulta-I ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas) adim n stored whe nrequire<?. Attendance 10».m. to 6 p.m. * 15 Colomio Street, Curisichukoh.



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR I lid # \^^^V?id Bti\ t /Si \K.Z.IHDUBTaiALOAZ«mt a ,i ' I W IM\ m"The blending is entirely «?»• <J I. I HO.S # jifeffffgl. m dad to by Mr. Nelson Monetf, VK V 1 VW* M yryitj^pflP % whoisaTaiterof great asperi -^ w /^affg^rV % enc * *aA. has ha<f, * *Pecial IN THE W /rffiia^V %* rUTtIIABVHiI4LBf I a M I riWISiWhX % "This firmd««enr«ilb«ioj^ M/a -^ . O # WmjQ&V \ m portofaApurchUeraAfTaa OR U^ # /. rSSKiA \^ the"% <th67K? fcrJi I 1 *^ #<> W K. v\ *tlPerior *° ■n^thini wt -•kO- 1 'ilfeg^J ,A %-'Mr. Nelton it a pro \Y\^ V M i** »*TSiid?i!3ftlT 15\ % f|fjnder I>T"" ter ""^ though # ■A < ,I^BB^- A■ V PRICES; COPIED /^^^Mlluij^^^i 2/"2/4 H. M. CABSOtf, 'agent, ANI> SOLD BY THE PBINCIPAL STOKEKEEPEKB ~ SIEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILD KEN CUTTipjG; TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS* The value of this -well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the rrorld. 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 characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln everr cnsfi t] lP WOTT i s .rOTTN" STRumr aw mTumcfi w* t, vyuktii, feUKRiiY, 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 Is l|d and 2a 9d each. Kempthorne, Prossbr and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marie Insurance Gonpany ESTABLISHED 0'" 185 9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PKEMIEft AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOBCtE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PKOMPT CASH BUYEKS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJS on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, Wesfe Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine iupplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROLLIT.T & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN lib and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sft x»o 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ' CROWN V) ({ EAGLE ;) {(F^ibition}j J C LUB )) \\ P fr lb\7 \v^ lh'J \P erlb- J V^JV One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR & GO! H. ZANDER



NOTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursuit of gamo or of,h«rwise on rho Rive'rsdale Estate on tnd '<ftar this A%+* 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 tie 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 Cheeked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOoDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S, W, ALCORN A Co., ! BAST STRE E T JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. "Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St« -,ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment cor. tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. Tl*Xnsparent block ice making machinery. A sizes, 201bs hourly bo 50 tons The most reliable apparatus ever pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 1 Sin fo 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WArER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ie« 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. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. —— " ~.~»:,'im-~~m " skja* rnvmtmr €3. TJioratott r>tadley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch] < I have sums of '"o.iey to end on good security Pt low rates o ntereat. Severa Farms for Sale , Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A iWAYS on hand, a select stock of f\ Jewellery a^ 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. Electro-plating and Gilding. Alii Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLAXJK, WA HMAKER, &c, EASTSTREE^ iiiwii? -TT7E ARF. CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat m any quantity At tZietiGHt Marlcet Kates FOLLITT & CO. 1221 MR S. B. SEYMOUB, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILIi VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be onsulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST*



Piibiic Notlo9S ASHBURivN "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY Tlf-R R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedm has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise Tf- ... . - - - j — Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing renledy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bow ftls. They are easy to take (find gentle m operation ; and their peou 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 «os tiveneas, 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 liver and impHrity of the blood. Un* like other cathartics, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the ■tomach and bowels. As an after-dinner pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA and sharpen the appetite j and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner AVER S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. AYB&and Co., Lowem,, Mass, U.S,A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors, jpOCKLE'S PILLSJ ~* FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLES PILLS, FORmER COCKLE'S PILLS, FQR bile COCKLE'S PlLl| oe vmsmnm _ CbOKLESPIL^FOEHE^ ; rBU R N COCKLES PlUg gicKHKADAOHE COCKLE'S PILLS W"™" JSPSto IVBBTWHERE °CCKtE'S » NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is IM, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, ils and . 225. At aU Medkann Vendors througho -c TjiLIXIR yiT^ FOR COUGH* AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five eari, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredient! have 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 Vit». If your chest is weak, or you seem In clined to b« consumptive with a lifctle cough now and then, Elixir Vitae will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d nd 2b 6d each. All Grocers and most . heraists.