The Ashburton Guardian.

VOr X. NO 2334

ASHBURJON : THURSDAY. MARCH 19, 1881

RRICE : ONE PENNY'I



Public Notices FORCOUG ESTCOLDS Asthma, .influenza, Consumption i &c. E'~ AY'S Compound Essence of Lin * i_ seed 'Lmseed, Senega, Squill, ' Tola, etc., with Chiorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expecl ' torant. For Coughs, colds and ones ' complaints KAY'S V'p ipound, for Coughs and Oolit. ° equally serviceable ] for Homes and C,». {3, ' TRAY'S Tk: ■ ills, a specific inKetinJgia 3,. Face-ac^ >, etc' Contains Qjiinine Iron etc ' j INUM CATHARTICUM PIIXS I <i an agrecible aperient. /^OAGULIKE,— Cement for broie \J articles. ' ' ■' > Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, -^ Stockport, England TpOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s^work! _JJ famed-Blood Mixture, warraritedto cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and 31s each by chemists and patent medicine vendor« everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Diug Co., Lincoln Engirt r pOWELS' " PENNYROYAL A*D I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing bymptons so.preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vcn dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG*" CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale v pf all the Wholesa Te Houses. Beware of imita tionsl NE box of Claris B 41 Pills is war hranted to cure all ■ discharge* from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pain in.bhe back.. Guaranteed free 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 salo by the wholesale Houses. TT^EATING'S POWDER detwmi j\_ BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all otlu r insects, while quice harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles tlie succehs of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly e'.iin m application. See the article you'purchase is * 'KEATING'S," as imi tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, Gd, Is, and 2s 6d each,bj all Chemists __^ BIANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C A PVROVED by the Academy ol Medicine A of Paris, arc especially recommended >y the Medical Celebrities of the World for > ■Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evxl, «tc.),.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 through out the Colonies KEATING S POWDER. KEATIJSGS POWDER. KEATINGM POWDER ■, keating'S powder. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER fBUGS, FLEAS KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES \MosQurroB HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, fBUGS» FLEAS aILLS {MOTHS 1 BEETLES" \.mosquit6es* but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m 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 m Tins on)y. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both appearance and taste, furnishing amos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thkead M'o»Ms. It is a perfectly safa and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold m Tins by all Drufitgisits. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London, THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTtfiON is an Infallible remed • A.? for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGE^ PASTE EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of tha Thaoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. .REYNALSONS et Co., Chemists 28, Ruts Taitbout Pabts. I. Salek and Go. (Nexfc Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKEES AND JEWELLERS ILowest CjuusTCHURrH Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and PTS guaranteed 12 months. . O TDEBBLE,, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L bpedacles, -Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothkkam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY. -Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUP OWN ORDER, The best and most reliable ; timekeeper m. the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made uc. or neatly repaired. . . -f 1. salek And co., W2 Next Bank of N« w Zea)M^|



j SEEDB._ SEEDS, VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEEdI>OTTOES,— Including "THE BEAUTY OP BATH," n hich last season produced on Mr Dohekty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRiS. TjiIFTY Pounds (501bs) of " The Beauty j Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. ■ r A, W. RANDELL j FRUITGROWER' &c, ASH BTJ r! TON. G- W' TAYLOg & GO; General Auctioneers, Land md tfstyta Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne i ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Househot 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 iiarge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. j Sharplio, ¥inceif% SAWMILLERS AND \\ TIMBER MERCHANTS, SKBINGBURN. TZTAVE erected large Sawmills at J—L Alford Forest, and can now supply; any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any size m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc..;: made to patters as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will bo executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, cr by rail from Springburn to j any part of the district. . ; The Mills are within 1-h miles of the Springbiirn Rail way Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. ; / ■ ,» Orders by post prompty attended to. H OPE FOR THE DEAIT ~ A Ptjrson cured of deaf ness and noisey JuL m the Head of long standing, ]by a simple Remedy, will T>e 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~TO~Ti|R~" MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF 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 2^ W. J. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES. SOLUBLE ESSENCES " For Aerated Water Manufacturers. \\ Extra Kuper Lemon, which is double i the Strength of Ordinary Commercial j .■ I Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane, London Works-Ash Grove, Hackney.  - I VISITORS TO f*ElSQUßft£j| Should Vputiti Ifca ■jfd&t^A Wfcll'known and Bno- BFECIAUS7. Br-^^BB B&BfiSi^^^ •"""~™~~"" £^ GP^pF^ rUB CONSKS.TATIOIC



I ABSOLUTE I PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VCJLCAN PAINT ANIV SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extent.oo of fire. Color cards and teal; shingles with instnj;> tions and proofs of on materials well ! furnished ■ HENRf ZANDER -special announcement— I BEG to intimate to the farming coita munity and the general public thfifc previous to my Annual Stock-taking I ant determined to E INDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock |n the respective Depart ments by at least ', J3OOO and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to wmmw iow prices was to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNSI GtJNS! GHJKB! HOLLIS 1 BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS!! 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 Ash bur ton 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 andHorJsby^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 and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Beer. lam well stocked with all requisities for Threshing Machines, viz. I—BestEngl—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeoline. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALE, — Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chatf, Oata, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRY^ANDER 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. TPXTRAORDINARY /"I HEAP SALE ALE FOB ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EYJSR SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6^ for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves ab 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 ot 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 8(3 per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. l 30 down Girls' Nigut 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 ORR, WHOLESALE & RJJTAII DRAPER



Public Notices. YOURJVIONEY CANNOT be better invested than m purchasing a COMPLETE MBDI CINECHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d the f oLowing remedies will bo sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: 1 BottlelEduca lyp« 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 Colhmane and Sons ECUALYPTI and no other. Whuk le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 CaaherSt., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars" ESTABLISHED, 1818. TpORTBR BLANCHARD'S SONS Jl CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds of Dairy 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.S A 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, Ac., 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 Lindt British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ; ani Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES iiAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not fa ed it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, 6a ASHBTJRTON "MAIL." DUNBDIN AGENCY, MR R T WHEELER Staffobd Street* Dcnedin XIAS been appointed Oor Aoekt, an wi Ibe able to Arrange Terms with Ad i tisers for Contract dvert^eir entt 1



(By Apj> intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ftSK YOUR -<6RO&ER FOR ; BM # /S\ \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAIETTB. ▲ "«A '• I UAA » mM\ m"The blending is entirely M»en- HS L I BOiS # i**P^^» % ded to by Mr. Nelaon himself, VK*V M ¥W M flfgpjwgP % who i» a Taster of great «ip«ri , j^ /wkx7st\ menc<?- an 4 ha* h*4 * •Pecial IKI 'rLJCT w JBPT wA trailing m the art." A lit » # ffßTlT^^jV 1m "This firm deMnrct the tup* IT 1/ AY r% t \ 1 m #• JsEfizmwL \ m port of all purchasers ofteft KUR Uv # A rt&Si&iSvX m is «iM.««w*»'iW'*M« i» #,' J'tSi BTSTi ««A m. superior to aiiTthinc wt *%iSl^ '# i^* KoL A %." Mr. M*pg i a pi» ■ IVXW #v > fliJft43W!tH V\ Taster un copied J^^lHl^^l ■:?/-'2/4 - by all M3**ifrs.^BlißffiE^^^3f7«L* l**^iM 2/8 s/- : ■ H. M- CAESOIST, a xti T ~ AGENT, ANl^ SOLO BY THE PRINCIPAL STOEEKEEPERB ' ~" STEEDMAN'S ~~" SOOTHING POWDERS Few CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large y tested m all parts of the world, 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 hay« deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS I Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the foul following I important characteristics, without which 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 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. I Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is Hd and 2s 9d I each. f | Kempthorne, Prosseb and Co. fc Zealand Fire and Marine Ssnrance Company I ESTABLIShTd°'"~ 185 9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOtfED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES «GE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twin* supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROLLITT&CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pube Blended Teas* NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN P> a*d lib PACKETS. 2ib FANCY CANISTERS and 51b a«j> 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS, )y 2s \\ '/? 2s 4d \ ff 2s Bel \ r 3s \v ( CROWN ]]'/( E AGLE J bxhibition \A CL ub )) \\ pet Ih./J V per lb. jj V per lb. jl Vper lb J One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO. AND H. ZANDER



VT OTICE,— Anyone found Tress ' passing m pursuit of game or ->fcWwise on che Riversdale Estate on md *fter thi* rM#» will be prosecuted. J R. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. 117E have now opened the latent novel- V V ties for the season m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, m the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. Ac., procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust rioaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NTCW GOODS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL JARLT. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. I, ALGORN & Co., EAST STRE E T JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. v Though imitated by many surpassed by none f ! LF.VIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER -1 ANCE HOTEL. . (Opposite the Railway St» Mon) * DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS* *T*HIS very popular Establishment con !• timtes to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. PnRAN SP"XI E~NT~ BLOOK~fCE- X MAKING MACHINERY. j * A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons i The most reliable apparatus aver pro-1 duced. The Ice Blocks from I2in to 30in square and Sin"to 12in thick. FAMILY IOE MACHINES SODA WAI'ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Selteogenes, Freez- j ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every! article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. t ! ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Fkee. H J. Wbst & Co., Stamford Works 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SU R G E ON-DENTIST OF . CHRISTCHURCH, WILi VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at • MB CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST i %. ■ - ..  i.. ■ i i I. .  d. Tlxornton JDudley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of-"oney to lend on good security pt low rates of nterest. Severa Farms for Sale Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, | East Street Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A LWAYS on hand, a select stock of /"V Jewellery at. moderate prices, ! comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, «&c I A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Levers m 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 m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. Ait, Work done on toe Phemises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET Carter* Celebrated ■IP SIS FOR SALE cr SEJAxrx so ::oo ;



AiIISUiE^'~GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AQBNCY TITR R !■■ T WHBELER, Suffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed out Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise i - ". '■" —"»■'"■ Supply the need of a prompt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, I 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 m colds, 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 and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable' t6 travellers, sailors, miner • ■—♦- AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr. ,T. C Aybb and Co., Lowell, Mass, TJ.S,A. Sold, by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. T^^lTl X I R T7 I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. "Hub wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five mm,"add has been judged to be without exception the Best Oough Mixture ever offered to tit* suffering public Tfi* ingredient* have been carefully Mllrj«ted and proportioned so as to exactly Wjfc ill tfcene Coughs and Colds unfortM ojaWy too frequent m onr climate. If your ©old is slight, a doso or two of Sixir Vit» Drill cure. X ■■•vere, you may have immediate jrflief hf wl^i Jllixir Vit». lijtmtahmkia weak, or you seem in clined to b* consumptive with a little \ •OUgh bow *ni then, Elixir Vitsa will work wonders m your case. Ulixir Vitas is sold m Bottles at la 6d «a 42s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. ynjoOKHE SPILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER j OOe&LB'S FILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION, j OOtkLl! SPILLS ! FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SIOK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FORACIDITYI COCKLE'S PILLS, JIN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is IW, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, lls and 225. At all Medicine Vendors throughout .c World.