The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2390

ASHBURTON: TUESDAY, MAY 26. 1891

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PttbtibNdtteeis ICi ThOR COUGHS, COLDS; i X:l\hC JL 1 Asthma, Innuenaa, Consumpfcft» &c> '■ \ ■ ..-■;.... .-',>TniV); TZ"AY'S Compound Essence of Irfn: JIY. ; seed Aniseed, Senega, Squifi, Toju, eU.,,with Chlorodyne. 4-Vr-'I.F2 TRAY'S Compound, demulcent expect JI.)L tornntj for Coughs, colds and ches complaints I^AY'S Compound; for €dngh» Jeid X. Oolds is equally serviceable fe Horses and,CattloC , -. iC ' '•' KAY'S Tic Pita, asp«rfntiinll**a#ft ; Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine ' iron etc.  .--;►-.'* .-> f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLB I~J an agreeable" aperienlvK ' " -;. IT /71OAaiHiTISE.4- kernel .foe bra* V^ articles. .•, >. >,■', ,; \' /; jj£ Sold Everywhere; >.!';J' ! • : Manufactory, . FOR the Blood is the l^Cl^Meli .. . fan>edinop4Mii^»^Se cleanse the blood from all liK-.-uritiea S»a whatever causes "arisipg. i{ ,, for Wj|«la scurvey, skin and" blood diseases, and sores of all kind^ji^ effe<?jtHftre,m»weJ3 lous., Thousands, of testimonials. *S(Ja m bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemista and pateiit medicine vendor* everywhere Solo proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Cpurij;iißs pni^Co.', oj^n"Engird I BTEEL PILLS FOR FKMALES quickly;corpecfjdl irregtturitieAUuid n* lievc th* «»trA*Mg syAjptontfieb prera lenfc with the sex. Boxes Is I|dto 2s 9d. of all Chemists arid Pnt«n» M'ddicine T4I dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNITES DRUGr CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the lYholeifa'e Hpoijes/ /Beware |>f MiiU tions * ..." * ' ' J '" pVNE box^f" Clarke B^l^Pifla»i| f*r \ ) hranted to cure all dischintee from the urinary' organs iii^ritnerHi (acquired or constitutional), gravel wi paiu m the back. • 0 «*rWntfeS ftWitSk mercury.' r s Jiold in^ boxap 4f Mfeach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Soleproprietonj, The Linnain kßdiMkßan Counties Drusj Gb.v fitiobln, *£ogluit IB or mhiht the wholew'e Houses. BESNCA.ROS-—« lODINE OF QEOIF'-pft- T q A FPROVED by the Academy of Ifedtote *4. ofPans, are especially recommend* )y "he Medical Celebrities of the U^rld fo Scrofula Kings jEw^"*'eMV th early stages o{ Congumptio*, CtMutfroAmu 5* Teakneas^*i; Fooraeas of \ 10j064k Mfo ■ooutie'. •JHo're genuine /jNHeef'^lspie Blancard; 40, rue Bonaparte, Balip Sold by Druggists and ClMnistt tWhqpgk ut the Colonies •>. £'■ '■■/ --,J7ISAIIIkGS LOZENGES-., eljvi T^EATII^G'S LOZENGFS !! T^KATTN«'fI LOZKJ*eK« -■ 'T/ISATING'S LOZENGE^-/ 1" >^' 1/EATING'S LOZENGES I/EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATEWQ COUGH LOZENGES. Askthronghoutth world, m any country that can be named you will find them largely sold. Therein absolutely no remedy that is so speedy" giving relief, so certain to enre, and yet th most delicate can take them. One Lozen'f lives ease. Sold m small tins. JNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY ipBIVALLED COUGH REMEDY HNRiyALLED COUGH REMEDY IJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY./ lINRTyALLED COUGH REiIEDT; '". --lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY : : '• Ant Doctor wtm,'teli, you " there is ft better Couch Medicine than KEATING'S LOZENGES. Ono gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them bat atioe;.tMiy will cure, and they will not injure yeu health ; they contain only the purest drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere, u» small tins.  ,'.'• ■ KEATIWG'S IOHIB tlltm A PnRELY Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain, remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe au<i, mild preparation, and 'is * especially adapted for Children. Sold ix tiss Vf ttft 'iCItEMISTS ' .- . PROPRIETOR: THOMAS KEATING,London. EXFQI« OVBXISX A9D D»tT(|9IST THE LENITIVE* PECTORAL SYRUP. HmON is an Infallible resfcdy J7 for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty, Ykabs. prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. E P I°N A:L Ml* A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against 'Cold* Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thioat and Chest. ; BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. BEYNAL SONS xt Co., Chbuists^ 28, Rus Tattbout Parts. . . '• . .■" '< ~ 1;. ; I. Salek and*Oo. JNe^^B^if^wZahfted^ |f AND . - JEWELL^KS.' 1 Lowest CHRisTcnrßCTHPrices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and Cf S guaranteed 12 months.'' fQ) T)EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Oryirt* JL bpectaclesl Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothxrak and Other English LEVERS very cheap >nd guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.—Rotheram s Euglis Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best and rn^st reliable timekeeper m the world. EverA* desctip tion of Gc!d and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1. SALEJC ATO ,00,-. +2 Next Bank of New; Zealand



Punctual. HXJr TH { RAIGHEAD, TTTT a it, oo kb sas- T AAIL 0 ORKB, * AAIL 00 BR Si T AAA I I, 0 O RR 80S T A A I L OO.RR.fI * A AIL OORR S * A A 1 LUX OO R R Sss* TANCRED STfIEET, A S H B V RTO N. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWAY'S ] O Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS : '.. ■ • A NECESSITY m .every, family t\. blacks->rid polishes Ladie* an^ Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing.  Always gives satisfaction. • r i Is conceded to be " The Standard" j Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. . j VT AN HOUT EN ' S PURE SOLUBLE COCX)A •" \ Best and Goes Farthest \ . It is the Original All others are Imitations. ITTBCH& STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING;-TEXT, Ac, CARDS. Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock i i and Novelties contiuually added TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mrs Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK o» 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. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildlnos, CHIIISTCHURCH. Carter* Celebrated ißip us FOR SALE OTj S ALT 6Q OO



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCBMENT IBEG to intimate to the farming com munity and the general public that previous to my Annual Stock-taking I am (determined to AtftDUCE, my Large and Varied Stock m the respective Depart . menfs by at least £3COO and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to mimwmu low mm no as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS! GUNS! GUN*! HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel,, Breech and Mimic-Loading. REVOLVERS 1 ; REVOLVi<RS!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION ft Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpcwder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Rcoappors, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed by various direct shipments) m Ashburton to select from. Toilet Seta, Tea Sets. Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding tha increrse of cost m the Home marker, I shall sell as stated above. Ransnme's andHornsby'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 laud Sugars, Wines an-? Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Laock Bpbr. I am well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeoline. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbenio« | Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALIC, — Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat, HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT A.ND DIRECT IMPORTER * -iAGENTFOR— ; Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger a Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine Australian Mutual Provident Society. ;■ Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. ] a-' W- TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 1 20, Collia* Street, West, Melbourne i ARE prepared to undertake Sales of Freeneld 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 a.bsentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted, * ; S.WI»iI*« PREMIER IifHEAT nRE'SSINO. REMiER Wheat Pressing; rpHIS preparation lias been extensively 1_ USED by Agriculturists m thoj 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 :&£ tt t, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs THE ASHFTJRTON DRUG COM: PANY, Ld., have secuced the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now; able to ofler it to Farjn.era on most favor* able terms, and solicit from them a ■ ■ . ■ ■ • i TRIAL during the approaching Sowing ' SMITH S PREMIER WHEAT DRESSING sold m packets sufficient for eight: bushels, and m. bags containing sura" ---t cient for 80 bushels of B©ed—with full " ani mostwmpledirectibna for use. | 3 U*



YOUR_MONEY /iUNNOT be batter invested than m KJ purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Coieman* and Him » Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Hote or 22» 6d tho foLowing remedies j wilt be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to ( any address, postpaid: lßottle Educa | Ijjir Extract;, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1/fox each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, £ pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Efcienges, 1 Oake Eucnlypti Soap. Full deletions for use enclosed. All SAFE amSBURE remedies. Beware of imita { tins. See that you get Colbmane two Sejß ECUALYPTI and no other Whol' le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, / 142 Cartel St., Chrotchuroh. Wftnr* orders are to be sent Send for circulars Oi J3. Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, ■ I& Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Botaslishe» 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 6s par tooth. A reduction made where anumber require; attending. ; ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present, or 1 such materials as patients prefer. Par -1 ticulars given on application. Consulta , ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adimini«tered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Id Colombo Strekt, Chjuktcikjhch, Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON -pvENTIST, URGEON X7ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m* | Having purchased I)r N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 A.i*t. Needlewofic AND FANCY REPOSITORY. ; |MRS ADAMS | | S now, showing Home nice designs m _L Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene,New Shades inMncrame, Tinsel Silks, Filkwelle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces & 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 ESTABLISHED, 1818. "DORTER BLANCHARD'S S^TSi CONCORD, K.H., tT.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers m all kinds of l>alrv Goods SPECIALTIES TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Lin«L« System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and h Refrigerating Purposes. , SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.B. Teutonic, &c, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the fl.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoofc' System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.G.; ani Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director ? MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISH*!!) 0' "... ... 1859 { CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARJNE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT BATES GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WE AEE PROMPT CASH BUYERS I Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fanners' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, Wesfc Street Ashburton, on fa?orable, tarms. Ccrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, R O L L I T T & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY, ~~ Puke Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN $!b AtfD lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft ahj> 10ft .TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS "" TRY THESE BLENDS^ f^**-!!!!^, ft 2s N\ /^2s4d X x /?2»**\ /f 3« \ ( CROWN) ft EAGLE ;) (l xHbitionjj « C LUB )) \ p-r lb. y \^ per lb. Jf, V per lb. JJ V per lb V One trial will establish their constant use t To be obtained from TOHN ORR & CO AND B, ZANDER



(By App intmenfc to Hia Excellency the Earl of Onajo^.) 4SK YOUR GROCER FOR Os^t Is&s /Mi Ya^-Mrta #^ JPBwniffl %«*oisa Taster of great esper? ■ K.i -rur- MmSSSx % enc?..«•»« has had s special IN THE #^ / ffl, I'JwV % tra,ning m the art." *^ 0 !>•. # /riraSSA \ WMAHIT H1BAI&' IrlV m. ■ *1 # ' fSLTTWBn \ %" Tim firm deserves dfcaaßt ■* ■* M Met f 'Wmi)rrMn j\ mas the Mticle they oAer Is m §£? r^BPffifllSg\ m •"?«■•««• »nyfhh|f'* CO #^ r<iirmmH4 % h*Teseen?nlh»ColSnr." ..fcifcN^ # iffiJSfr t- A, m"r Mr; Ne! lon *•» p«* VJv**^ #45* ?SV m fe*sional T" »ter •»• HIRE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHURGH, AND DUNEDIN A GbN TS EvE RT WHERE. 11. At CAESON, AGENT _ANl> SOLD BY THE PiiITOTPAL_ STOREKEEPERS STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILD XE k N 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 have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to gwe a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue : Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, a*e engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each single 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.—Tht manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at la Ud and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosseb and 00.



BD REASONS RUHNHIIpdM ■■■■ififaKl I.—The whole of the HjJjWj|a|fl«]^J MATERIALS are HnffijffißfH mosfcicaref ully selected HHK||U|SfipJ^H by Experts, and no- IgIHSHUMfIfIHI THING BUT THE BEST IS used. mBILUBIUhS 2.—Great atteni ion is paid to the Cut and HmIUH 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. 6.—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7. —The largest staff m tho Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. 8. —1 if teen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the WORLD. 9, of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fit of these boots. 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any oth«r make. Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be bad only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls, Perfect Marvels for Hard W^av. \ also have a Second Quality Boot W«. flfood hard wearing lines. Those really . * "UNION." we bram. '<x>k for Zealandias is brighter The outi. than ever, Glided Every pair bi. - > Manufactured by "OK & 00., SKELTON, FROSTL s Factory, 1 Zealandia BoOc 70 t



MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, will visir ASHBURTON n dates to be; announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST rpRAN SPARE NT BLOCK TOE X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus «v«r pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICK MACHINES SODA WAfER 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. Cataloovbs Poht Fkeb, IH J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, &.E,



NOTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursaft of game or otherwise on the Riversdale Estato on md '«ff,ur this d*»*« will be prosecuted. •r. R WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May * 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties for the season m Ladies' Hate and Bonnets, m the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust loaks, I New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NTBW GOODS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W, ALCORH & Co, EAST STRE II JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL P3SNS ARE THE BEST. *' Though imitated by many surpassed by ■■ - ;.:. ... ••■■ '■ none • ■■ ■.••■ ---IJTVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» bion) dunedin; mrs sit.k, proprietress THIS very popular Establishment cot tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Tery Moderate Charges.



.__ JfoMo 'Hro:tio3j aSlbuM^n "guardian DUNEDIN AGENCY J TiTB R T WHEELER, Staffor Street Dunedin ha 9 been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with aivertisers for contract advertise AYERB PILL§ upply the need of a prompt safe a.id reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, liver and Bowels. They are easy to take and gentle m operation ; and their pecu- j 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 tlveness, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism gout and piles, and are of great b enent ii colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other cathartics, Ayor's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the .stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner pal, they prevent DYSPEPSIA d sharpen the appetite ; and they in* variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner A T E R S PILLS Prepared by De. J. C, AYBRand Co., Lswell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. /COCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY PILLS, roELmni COCKLE'S PILLS, COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. cockles pills tfMini nrrvt FOR SICK OJBADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACroUTJ COCKLE'S PILLS, |IN USE EVERYWHERE OCCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at UIU, 2s H 4a 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho ,c World xnlixi r i t m mm coughs and colds. __ %ti*onderful preparation is the pre , . "^wadments extending over five duct of ex I % been judged to be without ears, and ha. Cough Mixture ever exception the Be. ■<? public, offered to the suffering _ . , been carefully The ingredients have , *« to exactly Selected and proportioned so a suit all these Coughs and Colds nately too frequent m our climate. ■ ■■ A If your cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitie will cure. If severe, yott may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitro. If your chest is weak, or you seem in* <clh.ed to be consumptive with a little fcough now and then, Elixir Vittß will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitte is sold m Bottles at Is 6d nd 2a 6d each. All Grocers and most t cmi^a.