The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2339

ASHBURTON : WEDNESDAY, MARCHJ2SJB9I

PRIGE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices TPOR COUGHS,~COLDS ' X Asthma, Influenza, Consumption cKC* KAY'S Compound. Essence of LinJ seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, ETolu, etc;, with,Chlorddyne. ; AY'S Compound, demulcent expect k- torant, for Coughs, colds and ch«s complaints KA^ iS, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. - • KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeurdgik Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc , .  <„ J | INUM CATHARTICUM PILIS L-J an agreeable aperient. pOAGULINE,- Cement for bre^ V J articles. ' sold Everywhere. Manufactory, • Stockport, England I TPOR the Wood is the Life-Clark s world IJ famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse tb/j blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. • For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its offects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles (s 6d, and lls each/by chemisjta and patent medJciue vendor*- everywhere Sole, proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid * laud Com.tios DiugCo., Lincoln EngfrvV 1"^ OWKT.S'" PENNYROYAL ~AM) ' STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES (iiicldy correct all irregularities, and. rj&. ieve the distressing isymptons so prevW onfc with the sex. Boxes Is J^d to 2s 9d, >f all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vch lors. Prepared only by the LINCOL^r md MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG/". DO., Liner In, England. Wholesale of ill. he Wholesale Houses. Beware ofimit* ; ions ■ • '.. NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ' hranted to cure all discliartfjw. Rom the urinary organs m either sex, acquired or constitutional), gravel alia Mil. m the back* Guaranteed fc-se from nercury. Sold m boxes 4 6d each, t>y ill chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlatd bounties Drug Co., Lincoln,...England ?or sale by the wholesale Houses. - FTEATIN^S POWDER detroys *. BUGS, FLEAS, MOTH 6, 3EETLES, and all otlt r insects, while [vine harmless to domestic animals. In ixLerminating Beetles the success of thia >owder is extraordinary. It is perfectly ■'-T-m m application. See the article 'ou purchase m ". KEATIN.G'S,;" as imi ations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold! n Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d'each,b> all Chemists BLANCAHDS lODINE OF IRON pT T T C A PVROVBD by the Acadeiuy-jol Medicine ■*■ of Paris, are especially recommended >y Medical Celebrities of the World for icrofula (1 amors, Kings Evil, etc.), the arly .stages of. Consumption, Constitutional Veakness, "Poorness of Blood and foi thnulating and regulating its periodic ourse. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through J ut the Colonies * .. „»,— *fer< -i - ,j BEATINGS POWDER. SEATING S POWDER. □EATING'S POWDER BEATING'S POWDER. [EATING S POWDER. SEATING S POWDER 1 (BUGS, , FLEAS KTLLS{ MOTHS, BEETLE<; I iMOSQUIIoE lARMLESS TO ANIMALS. lARMLESS TO ANIMALS. (BUGS' FLE^S ivILLS {MOTFf, BEETLES « >ut is unrivalled m destroying FLE4.S 3UGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES HOTHS m FURS, and every other .pecies of insect. Sportsmen will find ■his invaluable for destroying fleas m ,heir dogs, as also ladies for their p«t logs. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that jackages of the genuine powder bear the tutograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold n Tins only. "■ ■ <•* _ KEATING'S WORM TAHLEIIft -1 % KEATIN^S WORM TABlltfßr-b! *i KE A TING'S WORM TABLETS.' k PURBLy VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both ippearanee and taste, furnishing a mo» igreeable method of administering^ the anly certain remedy for ilntisstiS-ae or cbkead worms. Ib is a perfectly *afe md mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold m Tins by ill Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KBAI3^rG, London. '.'. •';. *. ■■'■.'■■ k THE LEtfrTlfijk PECTORAL -IS YRUP. H'THLON is antiifaliitiiereined Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Golds, nnd all Bronchial Aftecl&nisY . It. is for over Sixty Yeaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. geor^e^s paste c pj: n a-'l -•;. A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to bei efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thjoa't and Chest. '- ■ ■ ■ beware:qf imitations. REYN AL SONS, ki JCo., Chemists 28, Rtjf, Taitbottt" Pa'^ts. I. Salek and Co. (Nexc Bank New Zealand AYATCHMAKKES , AND JEWELL VrllPi Lowest OHKiBTORUR?fr Prices as usnil. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and KS guaranteed 12 months! ' tJ "DEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal XT Spectacles. Sights 1-tested -free Several good second-hand Rotheram Mid Other English LEVERS yery cheap and guaranteed. ; ■" ■ - <--i-' " A SPECIALTY.— Rotheram's English Lever EXPRESSLY macte to OUB OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world; Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired ' - I. SALiiK AND CO., 2t2 , Next B*iJcofNowZe*l»a(3i



jfINHWBIT T^E ARE CASH PURCHASERS "of Seconds Wheat m" any quantity At Hifflicwt Market Rntew BOLLITT & CO. . 2 121 „ JAMES BAKER ~~ 1 TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE VSD T4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET* Opposite Harbisons Auction Mart, TTtTRNITUUE and Picture Frames J~ made to order m any design nt shortest notice. Sol© Agent m Aehburton for Olegg's aranibulators. A'so"* WIEdN&R PIANO 3. Punctual*. HP, T^ /^raightsad, , 06 Sjj. Oraighead, TTTT A I L 0 0 RR SSS TAAILO O R R S T A A 11, 0 0 R R S T A A-A I I, 0 0 KB SSS TAAIL 0 0 R R S T. A AIJbOORR S T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSSS TANCSED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Irs Pope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and-thafc by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. -—Also— *'The Style." Price 3d Monthly. THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, )Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. Sharplia, Yinceat 1 Co SAWMILLERS XSD TIMBER MERCHANTS, BPEINGBURN. HAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any sise m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to pattens 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 afc the Mills, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills are within l£ miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS AND WASTE TLMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. ANDREW ORR is NOW SHOWING THE T APGES7 OF NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINERY EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON A, ORB.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRi Manufacturers of VtfLCAN PAINT Aim SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instnii; tions and proofs of on materials well _ furnished HENRY ZANDER —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 REDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock m the respective Depart mentis by at least £3 OO and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTO\ISIIIViiLV LOW PFUCES bo 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' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS ! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunprwder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed by various direct shipments) jn 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. Runsome's andHorjsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m all sizes, Orb bran<3(£ 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 1? 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. :—Best Eng Lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeolinb. ■ 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  aNJ> DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slosinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine ■ Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. Gh W> TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, ] 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ; ARE prepared to undertake Sales 6 Freeheld Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for said, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. HMANUITOfIJRm^foTIERr MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES? HO BB S, HART, AND CO, Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wai] Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharacliffe Works, Arlington street London Nj



Fjgblio Notices. YOIfRJdONEY /CANNOT be better invested than m VJ ptirehMing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son m Euoah/pti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22fc 6d the foLowing remedies will be sent, Enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, post paid:—-—1 BottleiEduca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 11 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice j Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions far use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tiens. See that you get Colbmane and Sows ECUAIjYPTI and no other WJirtk le find Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, i 14$ Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars* ESTABLISHED, 1818. hpORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds of l>airv 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 m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818. JCE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On 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, &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 Linda British Refrigeration Company Limited, 36 Queen Victoria street, E.C.; ani Lower Shadwell, E. \ Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT ", FOOT, C.E. HERCULES BAKING POWDEB IS THB BEST Those who have not i\ cd it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, && •ASHBURTON'-MAIL." DUNEDIN AGENCY MR R T WHEELER Stafford Street Dcnedin JLIAS been appointed Odr Agent, an wi be able to Arrange Terms with] Ad j j tisera for Contract dyertjsen enta 1 ! •



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onalow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR .jfjfclUfy 'The / V^fti BM M /{\ \ H.Z. fflDViniAL GAZHTK ▲ .1 'I UAA # #Jft\ % "The blending it mtinlT M!«H S f. I QclS # J&P»§«n % ded to by Mr. Nekwo W«dt A V L w¥sW . M fIEISSeK \ who Ua Taster of gnwt w*rl* "^ W y*«iESwV m *ne?> *"*? hM h*ft * *f"*"l' IN THE -W /n'ffl|Sin\ %"* TIMAW HBSALDr lit M irfiinl %«*ThitfirmdeMnrMth«np> Mi'/v -^ t n / VSfcfcflUa \ m psrtoralliHirenMenorrM » (J X I^. W # fflHßfflSr^-A M■> the article they flier to 7 / A^Hi \H^'^ though / ft yfllsJl"rJta\ :^*cg&t copied #I^3^WW|W|[» 2/- 2/4 BY ALL jf^s(\^^^^^^^^ffjCS3^2/S 8/ ---m H.M. OAESON,. 'agent, ANb SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL BTOKEKEEPEB3 STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS F()T» ciiildken cutting; teeth. caution to purchasers. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested m all parts of the *vorld, 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 APPEARAN CE 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 IMITATION'S Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAK, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each singls 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 m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is ljrd and 2a 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and MariTlnsuraiice Company ESTABLISH"!!) 0' ".. ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEUMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND"MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEQBCtE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBUETON WHEAT WHEAT WJIEAI? WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYEES Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also » prepared to STORE GRAtS on Farmers' account m our NEW'GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates,  0: __ R U L L I TT & C 0,, CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, m £tt> and ltt> PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft) asd lOtt> TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS t . ' \ (CRQWNtif! EAGLE j) PxHbitioii| d CL ub )) I\^ Pr lh'/J \ per \P er Ib*^/ ■IV. per One trial will establish, their constant use. y To be obtained from * TOHN ORrR &CO AND H. ZANDER



"VTOTIOE.— Anyone found Tress ' passing m pursuit of game 01 of,h«rwise on the Riversdale Estate on and '<ftar this di*.*» will be prosecuted. J U. WILLIAMS. River da,e, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS: New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent novel ties for the season m Ladies' Hat: and Bonnets, m the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, togetliei with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c., procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dustf loaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Drees Goods, New Ginghams arid Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOODS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. I, ALCORN <& Co, EAST STREET 1,, ' ■, .. .:..'. : , j JO3EPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. I i "Though imitated by many surpassed by none TJfVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. j (Opposite the Railway Stit '.ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, 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. rpRANSPARMT BLOCK JCE ± MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus «ver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from Uin to 30iu " square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAIER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Beat. Ice Cream Machine ; Refrigerators^ Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez- j ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every : article connected with Ice, Cooling, or . Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. ! Catalogues Post Fbee. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works * 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MB S. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST of CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT AS HBURT ON ■ m n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 CJ* TfiorwttOii XJ>ucll©y ! LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK; AGENTj I6L Hereford St reet, Christchurch j , I : Wye sums of n*ov»ey tel end on good security pt low rates o nterest.' S«vera; Farms for Sale : Carter'^ Oelebrated FOR SALE Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Brom« Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A 'jWAYS on hand, a select stock oi J\ Jewellery at moderate prices, comprising tadies' Dress and Engage- Hient tlings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &0., &ct A Urge and varied stock of Clocks ins Marble and other designs. Rother m's< English Levers m Hunting Casesa dv; and damp proof. . Spectacles anh Ey Glasses to suit all sights. o every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c., accurately and pomptlj repaired and adjusted. First-class repair! m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-platinj and Gilding. All Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EA.STSTREEI



Public Notices __ ASHBURiVJS "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY TITR R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed oui gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise A*Br_SWS "PILLS. Supply the need of a prom pt safe, am reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bow els. 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 cos tiveness, sick 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 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 and sharpen the appetito ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costivenessi Inviluible fco travellers, sailors, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aybr and Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. "TT* L I X I R "TT 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 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. j If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitae will cure. .{ If severe, you may have immediate! relief by using Elixir Vitae. If your chest is weak, or you seem in* dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. /Cockles pills, free from mercury cockle's pills, . ' .., for liver COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS • FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIJ>-J?Y' COCKLE'S PILLS, |IN USE EVERY WHERI •COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS In boxes at la lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, 11s anc 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho j "Vforid.