The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON : SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1891

VOL X. NO- 2318

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices ■ TT^OR COUGHS, COLDS I -U Asthma, Influenza, CoiuumptkM^l &c ' KAY'S Compound Essence of Ltafl seed Aniseed, Senega, Squil^l (Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. - ■ KAY'S Coin pound, demulcent expecfl torant, fov Coughs, colds And com I complaints . H KAY'S Compound, for Coughs amfl Colds is equally serviceab'e foifl Horses and Cattle. I KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in!!tetir»lgiefl Face-ache, etc. Contains QuimneH Iron etc H f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS ■ 1-J an agreeable aperient. H f^OAGULINE,— Cement for bract ■ V. J articles. . . ■ Sold Every where. I Manufactory, I Stockport, England I TpOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s worM I JO famed Blood Mixture, warrantedte I cleanso the blood from all impurities from ■ whatever causes arising. For, sctoful * I scurveyj skin and blood diseases, and-fl sores of all kinds its effects are marvel- I lous. Thousands of testimonials. 'Sold I in bottles 4s 6d, and Us each by chemists I and patent medicine vendors everywhere I Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid I laud Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Jfriglr.i I fjnOWELS' PENNYROYAL ' A5sD 1 I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES I quickly correct all irregularities, and re- I lieve the distressing symptons ■so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is j|d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG': CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware' of units' tions ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war hranted to euro all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or ctnißtitutional), gravel and pain in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in-boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, Tire Lincoln and Midlai d Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TT^EATING'S POWDER detroys JV bugs, fleas, moths, BEETLES, and all otU i- insects, while quite harmless to domc:,tic animals. In " exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly r 1 lan in application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," iwini.- i tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,b} all Chemists BLANCAHDS ! ' lODINE OF IRON DITTO A FPROVKD by the Academy ot Medicine il of Paris, arc especir,lly rccowmended j >y lhe Medical Cclebiiiies 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 thrpugh out the Colonies :. _ —*« r*"*— KEATING S POWDER, KEATING S POWDER KEATIMG'S POvVDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. / KEATING S POWDER rBUGS, FLEAS KILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES Imosquitob HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, (BUGS FLEAS' MOTHS, BEETLES mosquitoes^ but is unrivalled in destroying FEEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS in FURS, and every other* species of insect. Sportsmen will ■ find this invaluable for destroying fleas 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 riJRELY VEGETABLE SWBETMBAT, both appearance and taste, furnishing a mos i'agreeable'method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or THttKAD worms. It is a perfectly\R»fe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold; in Tin* by all Druggists. :' • ' j Proprietor, TFOMA S KEATING," Londoij. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjILON is an Infallibleremed \ AJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis^ Colds, and all Bronchial Aftecfcions. It is for over. Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOrtaE^ PASTE E'PINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be eilicacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Th.xoat and Chest. BEfKARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28, .Rus Taituout. Pabts. . : I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELL "PRS. Lowest Chhistchur:'h Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and CfS guaranteed 12 months. O "OEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crysta ' JT bpectacles. Signte tested ft-eel Several good second-hand Rothkram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed.^ . • A SPECIALTY. —Rotiieram's EnglisP Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWI ORDER. The best and most reliabli timekeeper in the world. ..Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired J, SALEK AND CO., 2t2 Neit Bank New Zealand,



BEITDB._BBBDB, VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEED POTTOES,— Including 'THE BE4UTY OF BATH," Which last season, produced on Mr •Dohekty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. TPIFTY Pounds (501b S ) of " The Beaufcy X of Bath Seed produced thirteen!! and three-quarter Bajp of Superb Potatoes. A. W. MNDELL FRUITGROWER, &c, AS'HBURTON, G- W- TAYLOB & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate , Agents, 20, C6llMs,Sti'teet;" West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales-o Freehold 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 *bsenteesrepresentedinsurances"cfl'ected harge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. SAWMILLERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPEINGBURN. 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, 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 fco any part of the district. The Mills are within 1£ miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS £ \ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE DEAF ~ A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey 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,Jatelybeen effetecd by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mcl bourne MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HO BB S, HAR T, AN D CO., Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. I Manufactories < Wharneliffe Works, Arlington street London N] I W, J. BUSH AND CO. ! TkISTILLERS and IMPORTERS A/ I OF ' ! i ESSEN TIAL OILS & JFRUIT j . ESSENCES," •■ \ SOLUBLE ESSENCES \ For Aerated Water Manufacturers.| Extra Super Lemon, which is doublJß the Strength of Ordinary Commerciail Qualities. i FRENCH CREAM GCJM j EXTRACT, j For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, ' iErated Waters, Beers, i Ales, Cider, Champagne] j &c. _ '' ■ I Artillery Lane, London. Works-. Ash Grove, Hackney. "isJTQRS TO M&BBU8JI? $$) Should OattfHll «.t3 jjdsßraU WtMfcftown and Bwo- vg^^sssH ■ B^^^B^^ Our* tmmrmttliet, ; I^^F^ #lUal COHISSiTAnOII. •



• ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ANT» SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oa •f fire. Color cards and test Bhingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my shipments of BINDING TWINE (Flax, Manilla, and Hemp), for the ooaiing season, which are open for inspec tion now ; and I have great pleasure in 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!l ' Whitecro s Brand ' (the favqrifce of the Farmers), and it will be of great advan tage to Farmers to give their orders early. The Quality cannot be surpassed, REAPERS Al BIIBEE In order not to compe? aiy clients to buy a Machine I might c agent for, I have decided not to accept any particular agency, bufc supply atijf make at the agent's price, I will deliver them properly put together 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. Sa era few second-hand McCormickand Massey Twine BINDERS good order, at a Low Price. HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND. Galvanized lro al sizes, Orb brand Best English Leather .Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases 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'K 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 in bulk or case, also some French and German Liqueurs. A direct ship- I ment of the finest German Lager Beer. . For Wedding Presents I recommend purchasers t3 inspect my stock, where i they will find beautiful Dresden Placques, China Figures (by the best artists) Tete a-Tete Sets (new patterns), Electro plated Goods in great variety, etc., etc. HENRY^ANDER 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 suranr.?» TT^XTRAORDINARY / IHEAF SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORE'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6A for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves afc 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 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. . $$g CZJ 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozen 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 OUR, 1 OL&SALEi & RETAIL PRAPE&



Public Notices. YOUR^IONEY CANNOT be better invested than in _ purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal- Note or 22s 6d the foLoWing remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: 1 Bottle Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colbmanb and Sons ECUALYPTI and no other Whol' le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christehurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars ~ ESTABLISHED, 1818. "DORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS CONCORD, N.H,, U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers in ALL KIJDS CF l>aiirr Goods SPECIALTIES. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a complete - Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., XJ.S A Established 1818. ITCE 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. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Qusen Victoria street, E.G.; ani Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES BAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not li ?d it, shoaid ask their Grocer lor it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, &a ASHBURTON "MAIL," DUNE DIN AGF-NCY, MR X T WHEELER Staffobd Street Dunedin H.AS been appointed Our Agent, an wi I be able to Arrange Terms with Ad. i tisers for Contract dverf'seir enta



(By App iritment to His Excellency the Earl 6f Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Btl\ m /SY \h.z.ihdusteialoazetti. A'i ' I <AAA M /Al m" The blending is entirely Mien* HNli I BcLS # !##"»&, % ded to by Mr. NelMii hiBMM!, VK 1-" JL ▼^"* FSPsSeK % who i« a Tatter of graft lifer !• once, and hat ha 4ft tpMiU tut -mr Aiawqrf^ltA % tracing in the art." • "-- IN int m /rra? w_"i_ \ timabv HIBAUT ' ORLV /-nfflffiftA %m the article they «•* !• l\ W» ft, [Mm jfiSti^V %■ »uperior to anything Wf <:O # /^.^^^l^V \ haveMeßlnlhliC<*^1 vib^V^ I^** # /^ ' i\ %"Mr.Nelton i'taprW , .iM\* m /<* IgflXiHttT. -A %f^ i°3'},, Tlliler ■B- THOUGH J^, ]B^-^^Bfß^^^,L ,\ PRICES! H. M. OAESON, 'agent, ANL SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS ~ STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING. POWDERS FOT? CHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.] The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large y tested in all parts of the and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in 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 churnrterintuip, without vHch nono are genuine :— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each singla 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.—Th© manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorke, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and MameTnsSce Company EST A B I/I S h"eD°' ' 18 5 9 111 •■'' •0 • "*"^""^ CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND IIARJNE RISKS. ALSO,— ] RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, ■} THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON GREGG AND" COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN m and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b aad 101b TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THE3E BLEND& ! /^'^\ S**^ /<^X .^•'"■:^\ /' 2s \\ // 2s 4d N// 2s 8,1 I > 3s \ ( CROWN). |( EAGLE | {(fxhibition)j ■( CLUB )j v, P r \ Per / \ Per Jj V Per Jl One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO. AND H. ZANDER WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AXE PKOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROL.LITT & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton



\' OTICE.— Anyone found Tress v passing in pursuit of game or ■rfclwwiso on the Riversdale Estate on n<i sfter this dtto 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 in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, in 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, j New Flannelettes and NWW GOuDS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S.W. ALCORN <Ho., EAST STRE E T JO EPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. '* Though imitated by many, surpassed by j none j j LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sti> Mon) DUNEDIN. j MRS SILK, 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 Charges. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE- X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus over pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAJER 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 Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR 8. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRIST(*HURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU R T ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST CJ. Thornton X>u.dley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT i'6l Hereford Street, Christchurch I hare sums of •«oiney to lend ori good security pt 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, » select stock of Jewellery a*, moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and j Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, &c A large and varied stock of Clocks in Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Levers in Hunting Cases dust ,and damp proof. Spectacles an Eye I 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 Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EA.ST STREET Carter** Celebrated i 111 IPS FOR SALE tT SEALT So OO ,



Public Noiioaa "*~AS§HBURIV.N " GUARDIAN~~~~ DUNEDIN ACIKCY TIyTK R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise A.YEHS PILLS. Supply the need of aprempt safe, and reliable family medicine— v -»'n • remedy for diseases of the Sto:n Liver and Bo* els. Th ey are easy to take and gentle in operation ; and their pecu ar coating of Sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration in all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos tiveness, pick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great benefit in colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other cathartice, 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 I on without causing costiveness. Inv.ilinbie to travellers, avibrs, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr J. C. AYERand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. Til L I X I I T7" I T~iE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duck of experiments extending over five e»rs, and has be«n 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 in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir "Vita* 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 Vitas will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitae is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. /COCKLE'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, |IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is IM, 2s 9d, 4a 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors throughout the World.