The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLX^O 2380

ASHBURTON : THURSDAY, MAY 14"|J89[

PiRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices Tp6IfCOUGHS7COLDS " JL 1 Asthma, Influenza, Consumption , &c. KAT'S Compound Essence of fig seed Aniseed, Senega, Sa«il, /Tolu, etc;, with ChJbrodyiw. * T^-AY'S Compound^ demulcent expect XX. torant, for Coughs,.colds and ehes complaints . ; jL^ AY'S Compound, for Coughs and X\, Colds is equally serviceable fo Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlSeunJgk Face-ache, etc. ?Contains Quinine Iroh etc I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLI \•' «» agreeable aperient. ; / IOAGULINE,— Cement for bro*o A../, articles. m , ; Sold Everywhere. < Manufactory, • Stockport, England TTOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s worM JJ famed Blood Mixture,, warrantedta cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and ■ sores of all kinds its. effects .are marvel] bus.. Thousands of testimonials. Sold j m botjtles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemist* i and patent medicine vendor-.-everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid 1 i^^^ie^Dru^Co^; Li coin Enelrr> t I OWELS' 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 31l Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUGT CO., Lincoln, England. 'Wholesale of all the Wholesa'e Houses. Beware of imita tions / \JS TE box cf Clark's 841 Pills is war I*■ ' hranted to cure all discharges -from thft urinary organs m -either sex, (acquired or constitutional}, gravel *»<» puih m the back. Guaranteed ftie from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 6d each, bj all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drujj Co., Lincoln, England For 33 le by the wholesale Houses. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PVROVED by the Academy ol Medicin* , il of Paris, are especially recommende 1 >y *-he Medical Celebrities of the World f« j 3crofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc,), th i early stages of Consumption, Constitution* Weakaess, Poorness of Blood and fo stimulating and regulating its periodi course. Nore .genuine unless signe Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut the Colonies J7EATIKGS LOZENGES JZEATING'S LOZENGFS LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGES j/EATING'S LOZENGES I/EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, m any country that can be named you will find them largely gold. Therein absolutely no remedy that m bo sptedy giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet th most delicate canutake them. Oiie Lozenp gives oase. Sold m small tins. IJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY yNRIIVALLED COUGH REMEDF JJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IJNR];VALLED COUGH REMEDY " Auy Doctor jvxlij tell you " there is n suflFer from cough try them but once; they mill cure, and they will not injure yon i°5&,.; y contain only the purest dru«s skilfully combined. Sold, everywhere m. small iing. •■.■■■? ™ KBATIIIJI I0«M; TffIETS A Purely Vegetable SwEMiutAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a moet agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly aafe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins by all ChEMISTSj PROPRIETOR: * THOMAS KEATIKO,London lExroi | Chemist akd DkwgibtJ " THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HXHLON is an Infallible remed n v -h n J oy Cata»hs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. v Ji! (4S r? ver SIXTY Ybars pw*rib«d by th« Medical Celebrities. GEOJia^ PASTE EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thaoafc and Chest. BEWABE OF IMITATIONS. REYNALSONS kt Co., Chemists 28, Rir«! Taitbout Pabts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND JBWELLRRS- Lowest Cheistchur?b Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLBANED*nd ITS guaranteed 12? months. Q T3EBBLE, Pantas^qpic, and Crysta _L. . Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS yery cheap and guaranteed. ' ■' ■ ' ■ A SPECIALTY. -Rotheram « EpcHs Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best and aw* reliable timekeeper i^thei world. Ew*i desci ip tion otSioldkHfflvev ; JeweiMliinade up or neatly repaired :. ' I 1. iSALivK ,\NB CO.. +3 Nejt B»nk of N«w Zeftllii,



Punctual,. FT & "FT, ( % RAIOHRAD iJ-« *^ -Oi V_BAIGHKAD ™ / I"L 00 KE « A A I L OORR.s AAIL 0 0 R R S T AAA I L O O RB BSS 1 * Alt OORS , 5 A A I UJtx 00 R R SSSJ TANQRED STBEET, ASHBURTON. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAFT HAW AY'S 0 Reliable j PEERLESS GLOSS -. NECESSITY m every family i 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. t VAN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations. Carter** Celebrated ■IP IDS FOR SALE a- seal-x esc an ■IT TSCH i STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS. Embossed Scraps, Chrornos, etc. Th« original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, & FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock, and Novelties contiuually added TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES. Mrs Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. 1 A DIES will find the Stock Very J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. f ARTN^EfeLEWORK DEPOT,; V $ T^'lJlßliTß»>^Btmbiiraß f -'- CHRIBTCIJVRCH, '



HENRY-ZAN'teß -SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IBEG to intimate to the farming com munity and the general public that previous to my Annual Stock-taking I am determined to At EDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock m tho respective Depart j ments by at least £3000 and to carry thisout successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to mtoiisiiim low mm so as to ensure a speedy reduction..' Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS! GUJSS! 'GTJSSJ HOLLIS'BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpcwder, 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 aa stated above.' Ransome'e and Hornby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m all sizes. Orb brand Cement (Knight, Bevan andnDo.),' Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming and Garden Tools, General Station and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugars, Wines am' Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. ; A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Bbjsr. I am well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor aud all other Oils, Vaxeolinb. . ; Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALE,-- ; Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Gats, Bran, Sharps, and Chiokwheat. HENRY_ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger a Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot'a Emeiy Sharpening Stones. & W TAYLOE&CSO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate i ■ Agents, i 20, CoUmy Street, West, Melbourne ARE_prepared to undertake Sales o Freeneld Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loan* negotiated Absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prdmpr. Land sales conducted. PREMIER UIIIEAT DRESSING. REMIER If HEAT PRESSING THlSpreparation 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 DUE TJ T, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs THE ASB^TTRTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to ofter it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from tli6m a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITH S PREMIEIt WHEAT DRESSING sold m packets sufficient for eight bushels, and m bags containing Suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full an 1 most simple directions for use.i



I*uibiid Notices. YOURJdONEY /"^ANISOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Coleman* and Son 8 Euoalypfci Remedies For a Postal Note or 22m 6d tho following remedies will be sent, enclosed m ft Neat Box, to any address, postpaid:—-1 Bottle;Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointriient 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I p»t Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Euonlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. AII'SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colbmane 4ND Sons ECUALYPTI and no other Wh*»l« le and Retail Agent, VV. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars ' TOEMA X I N G AND REFRIGERATION On thj Lintle System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.l 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 pro serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot' System. 1.000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889, The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Qu«*en Victoria street, E.C. ; anl Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E, ESTABLISHED, 1818. TDORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] OOJffCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufactusebs of and Dealers ro 1 ALL KINDS OF Dairy Goodi SPECIALTIES ■ ■ «i - ' ■ AND FANCY REPOSITORY. OMRS ADAMS fc LS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloaelle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces «fc 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, URGEON UeNTIST, 318 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. | Having purchased Dr N. A. Nem.y's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may bo consulted at the above address. 211 £)• Jj, b E T M O U R SUEaEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea I Corner of Gloucester Stroefc.) ' Establishes 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber requiro ! attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present, or uch materials as patients prefer. Par ' sculars given on application. Consul** -1 ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adim n stored whe nrequired, Attendance a.m. to 6 p.m 15 Colombo Sxreet, CnHi.sTQtovacg,



4 (By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Oiulow.) 'jj 48K YOUR GROCER FOR ! SI fr\ ti # /|\ \ HZ. INDUSTRIAL OACTTTI. ?. V»s V 1 ¥VVM # flftfufiuV % ded to by Mr Nelson .kiiMwli; .? IN iHE M Vrliftt % irfcainj m the art" . # . # '/IMMFK \ TIMARV HERALi. | l/iA f*\ , #nßnmP»)\ % "This firm dttervw ilia tap. ] . ,QiN A>? "*A %" Mr. Nslson is a pro yjV*^ ■•'• gtf |^K^^T -A % fessional in< PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHURCH, AND DUNEDIN 1 AGENTS EVERYWHEEE. Ti. M- CAEBON, aoent ANL SOLD BY THE:JRMNOIPAL_ BTOEEKEEPI3RB SI EE OMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS Vim CHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested m ai parts of the *rorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARSI Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS som^ of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feith it due | the public to give a special caution agaiast the use of SUCH IMITATIONS^ Purchasers a,fo therefore re<pc*ted to carefully-eteerve the fout folldwi^ important characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN S CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each singlt Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedma*, 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 Ud and 9d e»ck. Ke^pthornk, Prossbr and Co. New Zealand Fire and MariTinsianceConipany ESTABLISh"eI) o'~. , v 1859 CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. PEEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfAJUNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CHRRBNT RATES GE(ME JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUETON WE AEE PEi)MPT CASH BUYEEB Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest maiket price. >Ye are also nrepared to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account m our NKW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terras. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ■ - - R O L L I TT & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton " "" GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £tt> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b a*j> lOttflTlNS. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS /^^^\ /f^'^"\ J^'^%, /' :y"':<*\ ] i:" ({ 28 \V //' 2s 4d % /2sßd > t /' 35.- \ ( CROWN ] fi E^QLE .») {(»xhibition)| x \ CLU B )) \\PPr' r lb%/ \ Per *k // V per lb. fj \x per lb jl One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO AND H. ZANDER



I VJOTICE.— Anyoiw found Tress i.N passing m pursuit' 6f game or o*,h»»Twise on the Rirorsdale Eatate on md iftor this rt-iM will be prosecuted, .f U WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 78 SPRING FASHIONS New Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel' ties fei the season m Ladien' Hats and Benneta, m the niottt Fashisiiable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, , Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust loaks, Now Bordered Costumes, Hew Checked Dress Goods, ■il' K*f«LPlain Dress G«#ds, New Ginghams and Zephyr*, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and N*iW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLt AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W, ALCORN k Co, EAST STREET JOSEPH GILLOTT'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 SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS Tcry popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Tery Moderate Cbarges. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The aiost reliable apparatus «ver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAIER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Selteogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected wifeh Ice, Cooling, or i Medicinal Drinks, ! ALL GOODS GUARANTEED Catalogues Post Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works , 116 113, Southwark Bridge Road London, JS.E, MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGE ON-DENTIST' of CHRISTCHURCH, WIM, VISIT ASHBURTON < n dates to be announced, and may be onsulted afe MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 AUK A. EL ■"! EL v>w HH REASONS HU||d| I.—The whole of the rjjjwiiaa™jgjmaterials are fHßffi^ffi^^H nioflt carefully selected ||||l|Mtj|p|H| °y Experts, and no - HSHff|MmQ£K| thing but the best is ISHB|^M9HJHI used. |l|BiL|M|jU|B 2.—Great attention i* P*i*i to *ne Cut and WKmmmMMMmtm Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.— The largest variety m New Zealand to select from. s.—Only the best workmen are em ployed on tnis brand, and every man is responsible for his work. g,—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7. —The largest staff m the Colony is 1 employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. 8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the WORM). 9. -—Thousands of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fit of these boo^s. 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear? We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. These we^d *<* UNION." ■'■ The outlook for Zealandias is brighter ihan ever, Every pair branded I 4 Manufactured by , SKELTON, FROSTICK * CO., 1 Zealandia Boot Factory, , 70 Ohristchurch



IFtttoliC No tip-** liillt!kw*J "Wardian DUNXDIN A«INGY "IUBR T WHEELER, Staffor Street Dunedift has been appointed our g«nt, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for centraet advertise AYERB PILLS apply the need of a prompt safe, «*»<! reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, liver and B«w via. They are easy t» fake and gentle m operation ; and their peftt* 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 tivenesfi, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED they relieve neuralgia, rheumatism gout and piles, and are »f great benefit b celd#, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other cathartic*, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA d sharpen the appetite j and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner A YE R 8 PILLS Prepared by Db. J. C. Ayjsk and Co., Lowßti, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLES PILLS, I FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION, COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLEiS PILLS . FOR StOK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACUITY] WXJKLtrS PILLS, | IK USB ETIRtWHERE CCCKLB'S PILLS, | N USE HIMETY YEARS. In boxes at li lid, 2e M, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medioino Vendors througho .c Wor^ TT! LI X I R "TT I T -* FOR COUQHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pre duct of experiments extending over five Mm, and has b«« judged to be without exception! the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If yoar cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitre. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little ♦cough now and then, ■ Flixir Vita); will \work wonders m your case. Elixir Vita is sold m Bottles at Is 6d ,nd 2s 6d each. All Grocers and mosi Jcmif's.