The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.

ASHBURTON: SATURDAY, MAY 9 W

VOLX.NO 23?6

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Publics Notices f jior cougSsTcolds -L. Asthma,' Influenza; Consumption &c. ' ' KA F'S Compound Es»en<* of Lfk' seed Aniseed, Senegf,'-QqtiH, I.Tolu, etc.,. with Chlorodyne. , "' : KAY'S Compound, demulcent expect . conint, for Coughs, 'cold/I feiui ches complaints ; ■> -,= X AST'S Compound,* for Coughs ami. Colds v is equally, servicinWo fo Horses and Cattle.. ' ■ . -.—;•....< f RAY'S! Tic Pills, a specific inN eantyi* face-ache, etc, Contains Quinine Iron etc --.■ • -*-, • INUM CAijE^&qjJAl PILL* I.* an agreeable Aperient .. /"^OAGULINE,— Ceme«A for bw«e \:/y articles., y. '• >' \ „ "•- r'i- ?11 *' Sold Everywhere.  Manufactory, - ' -' • Stockport, England^ Tj PR the Elockl is the life-Clarl airorkJ X 1 filmed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from all infinities from whatever causes - arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores lot all kinds its effects' aWmtrvel bus. . Thousands of testimonial./ Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and Us each t)y chemists and patont metiicine rendoro everywhere S«b proprietors: The Lincolrt and^Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln XGti^lfr> . I *"O'W ELS'^>ENNYIwYAir^A» D 1 BTEEE, PILLS JF.OR ;FKMALES quickly correct ull irregularities, and re lievo the distressing symptons so preva lent; with the sex. Boxes JUI £d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES 'DfttJG r: C().,, Lincolnj England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale'llouaes.' Beware ofimita tionsj . ' • , .. 7~vNE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war V / 1) ranted to cu^e all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional), 1 gravel 'ana p.ui. m Mie back. Guaranteed free from mercury. ' Sold-iri boxeß*4Stfd^each, by all c.iemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BLANCARDS - , lODINE OF IRON p¥T T G A I'PROVED by the Academy ot Medlcin* XX of Paris, are especially recommende >y '■he Medical Celebrities of the World fo Sci;o,|ula CTuinf.re,j. Kißg?.--EYi|,^tc.), th early stage^of "Cdiismriplidff,"Conatitutiona Weakness,. Foorness . of , Blood and fo stitnalating iiid regulating its periodi counse. Nore genuine . unless signe Blancard, 40, rue Bonapartje^-JE^aris. Sold by Druggists andChem^pi^irough ut the Colonies / .' ' ''' "^ K EATINGS LOZENGES ."/ TZEATING'S LOZENGFS *"?' '- '^h TT-EATING'S LOZENGES :,^ rv. I/BATING'S LOZENGEvS U EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, m any country that can be named you will find them largely sold. There m absolutely no remedy that is so speedy giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet th most, delicate can take them. One Lozenp give;} ease. Sold m small tins. •JNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY: lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY , lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY < lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDt ' " Axr Doctor wim, tell too " there £a tk better Cough Medicine than KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them but once; they will cure, and they Kill not injure y«0 health ; they contain only the purest drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. KEATIKG'S PUN TABIKTS A Purely 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 and mild preparation, and is especially ada pte i for Children. Sold m tins by ALI. Chemists PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING,London, [Export Chemist asd Druggist] THE LENTTIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTHLON is an Infallible remed JJ for' Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Ybars prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEQJRaE7^ PASTE t'i OF t § BPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th. Thioat and Chest. iSWMG M iMITATIOHnS. REYNALSONS kt Co., Chemists 1 28, Run Taitbout Pabts. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS. Lowest Cheistchur?h Prices as usual. SS WATCHES CLEA.NEDand pTS guaranteed 12 months. <J "T)EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystft X Spectacles:; Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and guaranteed. ' • A SPECIALTY.— Rotheraras Englia Lever EXPRESSLY made to QUA OWN ORDER. The~ best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. EverA* desci ip tion of G.pJiVand;Siferer Jewejlery made up or neitly i ap^ired ■ . : - 1. BALKK AND CO., n Next Bank of New Stotait



Pianc tiiafi. HJ^ Tp . RAIGHRAD, • Qu Sh V. RAIGHEAD TTTT A I L 0 0 RR. SSS T AA I I, OOBR.g T A A 1 L 00 RR S, T AAA I L 0 0 RR SSS T A A I h 0 p R. R S T A A, ILOORR S * A A I UXI, 00 R R SSSS TANfJRED: STREET, ASH B'tTRTON. TfiE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS . . . OF NEW YORK. Ibh Pops WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Aarency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. \ —Also-- ' "The Ht.vl c»» Price 3d Monthly. THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. Cortey-H Celebrated llli FOR SALE «T SEALY «Sb OO — - . .<—• PHILADELPHIA, 1876. = HATJT UAWA Y'S 0 Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS ,1 A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, grocers and Druggists. TITTSCH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, LoNDpN, E.C. Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS. Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, & FRINGED CARDS. Large Variety always kept m stock, and Novelties continually added. VAN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA . .Best and Goes Farthest} It is the Original All others are Imitations.



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT- I BEG to intimate to the farming'com munity and the general puUic that previous to my Annual Stock-taking I am determined to JfctkDUCE; my Large and Varied Stqck m the respective Depart j men to by at least £3000 and to carry thisout successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTOIISIIM 10W PllffES so a* to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS! ■;GUKB! GUN*! HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! 'Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS ! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION I AMMUNITION ! ! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpcwder, 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 ABhburton to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets. Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increrseof cost m the Home market, 1 shall sell as stated above. j Ransnme's and Horasby's Ploughshares, Galranisod Iron m all sizes, Orb I>r4nd 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^ Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Bbkr. lam well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. : —Best Eng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, ValiEoline. 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 aNJD DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot'i Emery Sharpening Stones. Gh W' TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne A RE prepared to undertake Sales o l\. Freehold Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libeira advances made on goods for unreseryed sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected barge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. nREMIER UIHEAT fIRESSING. Premier Wheat Dressing. THIS preparation has been extensively USED by Agriculturists m the 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 M tT T, \ And the ravages of Birds, Grubs THE ASPPHRTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to ofter it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITHS PREMIER WHEAT Iffi! sold m packets sufficient for eight bushels, and m bags containing Buffi ; * cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full ar 1 most simple directions for use. *• 3 14



Public Notices. YOURJtfONEY r CANNOT be better invested than m J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and •Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22u 6d tho foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to *ny address, postpaid:—— 1 Bottle Educa lypbi Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box eaoh Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, jI. pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice | Ljozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE i and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tiona. See that you get Coi.eMans and Sons ECUALYPTI and no other. Vfh*\> le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, ! 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. [ Where orders are to be sent Send I for circulars T C E MAKING AND REFRIGERATION ; On thi Linde System (compression . ! Anhydrous Ammonia.) . For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purpose?. ■ SPECIAL MARINE ITPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, <fee, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the a.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers" Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot 1 System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 36 Qusen Victoria street, E.G. ; anl Lower Shadwell, E, Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT ' FOOT, O.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. "DORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers op and Dealers m' ALlf KINDS OF Daiirr Goods SPECIALTIES AxtN edleWorlc AND FANOY REPOSITORY. rfMRS ADAMS I | S now showing some nice designs m X Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwqrk Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Fillbselle 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. BAST STREET, ASH BURTON. Hr W F. Thompson, SURGEON TTVENTIST, URGE ON 1/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m, Having purchased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 O» J3. Ib E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Establishes 1869 ScAiiß of Chakoks : Extraction, 2s 6d per toofch ; fillings, 5s per to«th. A reduction made where anumbor require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulatec by such circumstances as cases present, oi uch materials as patient* prefer. Par "cnlars given on application. Consult on free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adhnnstered whenrequired, Attendant -* a.m. to 6 p.m 15 Colombo Sxrekt, Ciikihichvbch,



(By App intment to Hu Excellency th« Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR BL Af\ # /fi\ \w.Z.WI>WTRIALOAHTI* A. «f I fidC # mJKk\ % "/I"1"1 blendin* i» entirely «?«n- V ■ -** # /§£__££ %f-o is .Tatter of HeatMrwlJ _^ #jMft£_j_C\ »enc *' ■* ■ * tpaeUl IN iHE , g AjSgg3\ V^TfMARVHIBALR" I/la**± _ «'!^\' '■# nsHsffff>\ l^"Tlii« firmdeservwtffogap Wrl X>~^: W We* rHiWMTI-A. ma * «heauicle they oflw to /V^irßtlkn miupeiior 40 anything «• <Xj m /yj2a^^®v"S\ •%*"*•" inlUl'ColMiyi" ™OUQH /ra^-^^^a^LrJ^ 161™^ PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WEkLINGTONT, CHBISTCHURCH, AND OUNEBIN. AGENTS EVERYWHEEE. ' EM. OAESON, I ,„ AQENT, kX\, SOLD BY THE PmNCTPAL^ STOBEEEEPERB SIEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested m kll parts of the rrorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensrre sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, soin» of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl bit to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUOH IMITATIONS Purchsners are therefore requested to carefully observe the foul following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to eaich packet. 2nd.—Each aingla Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedmaa, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2a 9d each, Kempthorne, Pbosseb and Go. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLIShTd' ".. .*. 18 59 CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. PEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ittARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES \GEOKGE UMESON, AGENT, ASHBTJKTON WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS I Of PRIMB MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We ar« also prepared to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, Week Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY. r"- Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN i» akd lib PACKETS. 2tt> FANCY CANISTERS and 51b asd 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS U 2a \ '// is U \[/ '.23 8d \ /f 3a \ (CROWN).) fj EAGLE ;) ■[( !xHbition| // CLUB )) . \\ prr Vo.Jj V per jl \ Per Ji V Per _/ One trial will establish, their constant use. To be obtained from lOHN ORR & CO H. ZANDER



I \OTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursuit of game 01 ■itihwwise on the Rivfirsdale Estate on nil sft^r this ■Hi«w will be prosecuted. J R WtLLIAMS. River da?e, 24th May 76 SPRING fASH lONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent 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, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. I. ALCORN ■$ Co., EAST STREET JO EPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PE2f 8. ARE THE BEST. " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMFKR ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT-K, 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 Cbarges. fTtttAN SPARE NT BLOCK TCE X Making machinery. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 60 tons The aiost reliable apparatus sver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in 1« 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA-ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzdgenee, 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. ME S. B. SEYMOTJE, SURGEON-DENTIST OF OHRISTCHURCH, WIM. VISIT ■ ASH BURTON f n dates to be announced, and may be onsulted at MR CAMBRIDGB'S, CHEMIST' IHERE AIS£ REASONS I,—The whole of the MATERIALS are most carefully selected by Experts, and ko- THIHO BUT THB BBBT is used. 2.—-Great attention is paid to the Cut and Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variSty m New Zealand to select from. s,_Only the best workmen are em ployed on this brand, and every man is responsible for his work. 6.__ Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to, the wearer. 7. —Tho largest staff m the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. B.—Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the WORM). 9.—Thousands of Customers telling each Other of the excellent wear and fit of these boo*:s. 10. —The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear. We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. These we brand "UNION." The outlook for Zealandias is brighter than ever, Every pair branded Manufactured by SKELTON, FROSTICK A CO., I Zealandia Boot Factory, 70 Ohristchurch



Pub tio Notion SsßTOrivA' "GUARDIAN ©UNEDTiTa«F.NCY lITR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street Duttedin has been appointed our : gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AYEHB PIJULS apply the naed of a prom pt safe; and reliable family medicine-the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liter and Bew els. Th ey are easy to take and gentle m operation 5 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, pick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralji», rheumatism gout .Mid piles, and are of great benefit ■ colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and imparity of the blood. Un like other cathartic*, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the ■toroaeh and bowels. As an after-dinner pill, 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 YB R S ■ P. I LL 8 Prepared by De. J. 0. AYBRand Co., Lswell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors • Y^OCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLES PILLS, FOR LITER OOCIHJrBPn<LBI FOB BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS l FORHEAWTBURN COCKLE S PILLS " FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACID-JTI COCKLE'S PILLS, fINUSft EVERYWHERE tJCGKLE'S PILLS, N USE NIKETY YEARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s M, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho -c TT\ LI X I R TT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLD&. Hiis wonderful preparation is the pre duct of experiments extending over five ears, »nd has been judged to be without CTceptibn the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. Tk* ingredients kskye been carefully Wied^*irt>ropprtioned so as to exactly unit all these o»ugh«nnd Colds unfortu nately too frequentiß «ur climate. If yout cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitae will cure. If setere, yon may have iamediate relief by using Elixir Titn. If your chest is Weak, or you seem In clined to be consumptive with a little cough »ow and then, Elixir Tibs will 9r«rk wonders m your case. jßKxir Vit» is sold m Settles atls6d ■aA. 2s 6d each, All Grocers and most !JMaupfs.