The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON : TUESDAY, •MA«OH_I7 I JB9I

PRICE : ONE PENNY

VOL X. NO 2332



Public Notices l Tj^OITcOUGHS, COLDS ' JL 1 Asthma, Influenza, Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin! seed Aniseed, Senega, Sqqill, I Tolv, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent .expect torant, fov Coughs, colds aMcnes complaints . -;'. TT' AY'S . Compound, for Coughs., and ! X\. Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. .' : KAY'S Tic Pijla, ,1 specific inKeqtHlgi* . Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc ? I .OTUM CATHARTICUM PILLS l_i an agreeable aperient. COAGULINE.— Cement for bro*e articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, _ Stockport, England TpOR the Blood is the Life-Clark'js worte J? famed Blood Mixture, warr»nt«dto cleanse tho blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scroful a scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and aores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials; Sold in hollies 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemists and pattiir, medicine vendor'l everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Engl/v fpOWKLS" PENNYROYAL"AM> I -fiJJKEL PILLS ¥0% FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing synvptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]^d |o 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LIsNCOL^ - and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG'". CO., Lincoln, England.. Wholesale pf all the Wholotsa'e Houses. Beware of iftrita tionsj liTfi box cf Clark's B Al-FiDrts war h ranted to cure all discharges i from the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pah. in the back. Guaranteed firee from mercury. Sold in 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. ' T^EATING'S POWDEK detroys JV BUGS, FLEAS, . MOT*HS, BEETLES, and all otUr insecis, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the nucceos of this powder is extraordinary. ,It is perfectly c'san in application. See the article you purchase is " KEATING'S," .as imi tations arc noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,b> all Chemises BIANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DITTO A PPHOVED by the Academy ot Medicine xx of Paris, are especially recommended )y lie Medical Colebrilics of the World foe '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 Bias card, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies KEATING S POWDER, - KEATING S POWDER. " .KEATING'eJ POVVDER KEATING'^ POWDER. KEATING S POWDER, KEATING S POWDER ■■ TBUGS, FLEAS KILLS-^ MOTHS, , BEETLES* I.MOSQUITOE HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS*. ?BUGS» FLEAS A.ILLS {MOTHS'' 1 BEETLES*}^"* i. . ' ■. Imosquit6es^ but is unrivalled m destroying FIEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, bIeTLES MOTHS in FURS, and every otheV species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying ■ flsas in 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 In Tins only. • * KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURIILY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both appearance and taste, furnishing a mos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or THUEAi) wobals. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold in Tins by nil Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. H, Tj^LON is an Infallible remed - X' for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GKEORfi-E^ PASTE OF M- PvTN AL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of tha Thioat and Chest. ' BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co:, Chemists 28, Rus Taitbodt Pakts. I. Salek and Col (Next Bank Now Zealand 1' watchmakers A'Nl> T JEWELLERS, Lowesfc Cheistcuurcm Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and E? guaranteed 12 months. O "O'-EBBLE, Pantascopic, «,nd Crysta _L Spectacles. Sights tested free Sevci-ai good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and ! and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.-Rotheram's Enelisfr Lever sEXPRESSLY made to OUR OW> ORDKR. The best and most reliable timekeeper in the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery na de up or neatly repaired . 1. SALKK AND CO., 2t2 Next Bank New 3wl»ad,



BEKDB._ SEEDS* VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEED POTTOES,— ■ Including "THE BEAUTY OF BATH," , Which last season produced on Mr Dohkrty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. FIFTY Pounds (501bs) of " The Beauty of Bftth" Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. A. W. KANDELL FRUITGROWER, &c, . ASHBURTON. i G> W- TAYLOB&CO general Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, '■ 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne A RE prepared to undertake Sales o Xa- Freeheld Property, Rou&bliol Furniture, Merchandise, etc, Libera advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale. i^r to let, issued free Loans negotiated A.bsenteesrepresented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. Skrplia, Yinceat &Uo SAWMILLERS iV ■. AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SKEIN^BUEN. HAVE erected large. Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any size in Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, ef;ci. ■ made to patters as desired; Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be executed promptly. Timber cap be delivered by train, or at the Mills, or. by. rail from Springburn to any part of the district. ' "' ; The Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Railway Station. ; i FIREWOOD, SLABS A.ND WASTE TIMBER I Always on hand. by post prompty attended to. hopeY6^^heT)leaf ~"~ A Person cured of deafness and noisey LJL in 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, Mel bourne ' MANUFACTURERS TOTbER"^ MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OP ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES? HO BBS, HART, AND CO., Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. ! Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N^ W. J. BUSH AND CO. TvISTILLERS 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, iErated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne &c. Artillery Lane, London Works-Ash Grove, Hackney. fistTGßs to mimim^A Wall-Known and Sao- 9PECIAUSL lovwt, tmm l^flr *SSS CONMRiTATIOK. JrM fHn4m ft Wu ir#/#wff f



I ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FJBB {Manufacturers of . . VULCAN PAINT ANI» SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension •f lire. Color cards and.test shingles with instruc* tions and proofs of on materials well c furnished - : 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 in the respective Depart ments by at least £3000 and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old' Stock to asiohshim low pans so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur* chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! HOLLIS 1 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. . 1 The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed by various direct shipments) in Ashburton to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increrse of cost in the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's andHomsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron in all sizes, Orb brand Cement (Knight, Bevan and Co.), Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming aud Garden Tools, General Station and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugars, Wines antf 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 requisities for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEhg lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, V4JLBOUNE. Perforated ZificHn all sizes, Asbestos Packing (ip sheet and round. I have always for SALE,— 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. Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones.; TmXTRAORDINARY 7^HEAP~ SALE ALE ! FOR ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORB'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 Embro idei es at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vesta 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 Btl per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 down 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 ORE, W.OLJSSALJE & RETAII DRAPER



I»ublio Notices. YOUR JVIONEY /""tANHOT be befcher i»vested than in \y p«rcha»ing a COMPLETE MIDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son ■ Etmljpti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22b 6d the foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: r 1 Bottle Educa lypti Bxtract, 1 pot Tiptory Ointnietit 1 box eaoh Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box rjoice Lozenfes, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions fw use enclosed. All SAFE and SUMS remedies. Beware of iniita tiens. See thatyou get Coumanb axd Sows BCUALYPTI and no other. Wh«K le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Caiihel St., Chriatchnrch. Where erden are to be sent Send for circulars* * : ;—: L —; i ESTABLISHED, 1818. "DORTER BLANCHARD'S SO JTS OONCORI), KH, U.S.A., Mahufacturbrs of and Dralers in all kinds op Dairy Goods SPECIALTIES. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chums, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German l)airy Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818. TCE 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, lor the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre- ' serving Passengers' Proviajon«s .Dry Air Refrigerators oik light!**' I System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C.; an! Lower Shad well, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES IIAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not fci ?d it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, ko. ASHBURTON "MAIL," DUNE.DIN AGENCY. MR R T' WHEELER Stafford Street 1' Dunedin XXAS been appointed OCR Agxkt, an wi Ibe able to Arrange Terms with Ad» , tidtrs for Contract dvort,»en enta 1



v ■» * + **. R (By App intmmt U His JfacMlkMjr th« Jhrl of Onto*.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR B, AHA #/^ %;M.«n>wma*i i«mmli I ■ I "I H. M. GAESON, »%r% .~ 'AGENT, _ANb SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOKEREEPERB! "~~~~ STEEDMAN'S ~~~T, SOOTHING POWDERS mm ' ; j CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. j CAUTION.TO PURCHASERS. The v»lut of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEA]$& rts well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, so|ie at which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl ;»s to hay« 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 whiVh 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 »ingl» Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—Th« name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.-~Th« manufacture i 3 carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is lfd and 2s 9d each. ..' Kempthokse, Prosser and Co. Hew Zealand Firoand Marine Insurance Company ESTABLJIShTd" " 185 9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND HiklNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOBGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PROMPT CASH BUYERS \ Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. Wo are also j prepared to STORE GRAIJS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Aahburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twin* supplied at Lowest Current Rates, R O L L I TT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS. 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 Sib axd 10tt> TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ©// 2s 4d \/^2s 8d // 3s %\ (( EAGLE j) ((Exhibitionl ;/ qluß )) \\ per JJ \ Per tt>. fj per lb jl One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR & CO. AND H. ZANDER



"V? OTJtOB.— Anyone found Ti-«*M paesing in pursuit; of game or ofchirwise on eh* Rivarsdale Satiate on ik 4 '-f^r fchw dito will he proMevbed. J R WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 7« SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE hare new opened the latent novel ties for the season in Ladifte' Hats and Bonnets, in the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Mowers, Feathers. Ac., procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles. New Dust Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Drern Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, NewGinghamsand Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NHW GOuDS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W. ALCORN & CO, EAST STREET JOSEPH GILLOtrS STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. *' Though imitated by many surpassed by none | LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER* ANCK HOTEL. (OpmMlte the Railway St* ,{on) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accotn -1 modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. fnRANSPAIIENT BLOCK TOE- X MAKING MACHINERY. A Buses, 201bs hourly to 50 tons Th« most reliable apparatus »rer pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAI'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 Fkeb, H J. Wist & Co., Stamford Works 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, B.E. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WIM. VISIT A S H BU RT ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST C. IMioraton Dudley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of T>oiey te lend on good security f>t low rates of interest. Severn 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 arid Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Kscarf Pins, Pencil Cases, <fee., &c ' A large and varied stock of Clocks in Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Lsvers in 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 in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. All Wokk donb ok the Pheujses A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &>., EAST STREET Corter'H Celebrated TURNIP US FOR SALE I J* SIE-AX/ST <S5 CO



"GUARDIAN BtJNIDtinQIfKGT TLCR R T WhIeELER, Staffer Street, Dnnedin has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange term Wiih advertisers lor contract advertise AYEBi PILLS Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bon els. They are easy to |ak c and gentle in operation ; and their pecu ar coating «f sugar and other presefrva* tire materials, with waterproof wrapping* insures them against deterioratien in all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos tireness, »ick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They reliere neuralgia, rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great; benefit in colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness ol liver and imparity of the blood. Un like other cathartiec, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner pill, they prevent * DYSPEPSIA ' rand sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful without causing oostiveness. i Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner A x.n.&.v.5,. . p i h im. Prepared by B». .T. C Axßßand Co., Lowell, MaSvS, U.S.A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine "Vendors. Thl L 1 X I R TT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This woniarful preparation is the pro duct of expsriaents extending over five ears, and has been judgtd to be without •xception Uie Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredient* have been carefully wlttttri and proportioned so as te exactly guife all these Coughs and Colds unfortH lately too frequent in our climate, If yew cOld is slight, » dose or two of Elixir Vit» will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vit». If your cheft is wenk, oryouwem in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vit» will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitte is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s M each. All Grocers and most Chemists. /COCKLES PILLS, ' FREE FROH MERCURY COCKUrsPIIiB> foeutee: COCKLE'S PILLS, Co°KM'Smi|oß INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIDITYJ COCKLE'S PILLS, |IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine V«nd«rs throughout .« l^prld.