The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 234fe

ASHBURTONI WEDNESDAY, APRIL M?9l

PRICE : ONE PENNY.-'>,



Public Notices F~ORCOTJGHS, COLDS Asthma, Influenza, Consumption &c. _ ' KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin* seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, I Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expect _ torant, for Coughs, colds and ones complaints t? AY'S Compound, for Coughs and V. C^Ma';is;.v ; equ|d^.';,Srviceab^e J"for Horaes anduattle. '^ * TT^AY'S Tic Pills," a specific inNeuralgia IIV Face-ache, etc. .Contains-Outline Iron etc .•>>,>. %,..% f INUM CATHARTICUM PKiLS I a an agreeable aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for brosrc V J articles. Sold Everywhere. , Manufactory, Stockport,' England ]TIOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s work! ? famed Blood Mixture, warraatedto cleanse the blood from all impuritiel from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and ' sores of all kinds its mlvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s Od^nd- lis each by chemists and patent medicine vendor- everywhere Sole proprietor/PThe Lincoln...andj&fid land Counties Ding Co., Lincoln Engl/',*' f JEWELS' PENNYROYAL ',~~ Ah D I STEEL ..PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly-correct all irregolari'tiei, and re lieve the distressing 'symptous,,so preya lent with the sex. Boxes Is l'__l to 2s Pd, of all Chemists and Patent-Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG"" CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesa'e Houses. Beware ofimita tions 7~vNll)ox cf Clark's. 8.41 Pills Js war ''. hrantcd to ' cure all discharges from ,the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel, and pair, in the back.. Guaranteed f_ee from mercury. Sold in boxes 46d eafh; by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln, and Midknd Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses., ■. ~ j BLANCARDS >,: IODINE OF IRON p'TT.T'C A PPROVED by the Academy o?Medic_oe -x of Paris, are especially recommended )y lhe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors,'.-King s Evil, etc.J, the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of, Blood " and* for stimulating and' regulating its periodio course. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Salts. Sold, hy" Druggists and Cheroisfc through ut the Colonies ■ ■■ —. *« ■ -■ > ■ T7 EATINGS LOZENGES *'* T^EATING'S LOZENGFS TZ EATING'S LOZENGES I£EATING'S LOZENGES- - U EATING'S LOZENGES I/EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact aboct" KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, in any country .that can be named, you will find them largely sold. "There in absolutely no remedy that is so speedy is giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them. One Lozenge gives ease. Sold in small tins. IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY " Any Doctor will telltou " there is no better Cough Medicine thaa KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them but once; they will cure, and they will not injure your health ; they, contain only the purest drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere in small tias. miMVIO-M TABLETS A Pueely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in 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 adapted for Children. Sold in tins by all Chemists] PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING, London. Export Chemist AN»r DruggistJ THE LENITIVE -PECTORAL SYRUP. HT7TLON is an Infallible remed • "JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Ybars prescribed by the Medical Celebrities- GIUORoirSPASTE OF E'PINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved |o be' efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thioat and Chest. ' BEWARE OF*IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemistm -28, Rub Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND _ JLEJK E LIT-KRB. Lowest Chris-church Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS guaranteed 12 months. t_J PEBBLE,* Pantoscopic, and Crystal Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-halto*D6Ti__B,AM and Other English LEVER&*My cheap and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.—Rotheram s English Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOVVN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper in the world. ,EverA* dtsciip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery imde up or neatly repaired - ■<; -.< 1. d--Jja___. _a_SD 0  1 Bt2 Next Bank of New} Zealand,



j Punctual!. H£r T7V /CRAIGHEAD, ♦ Go Jl.. Oraighead, TTTT A I L 0 0 RR SSS T AAIL OORRS T AAI I. 00 RR S; T AA a| I L 00 RRSSS T A A I L OORR -S T A AIL O. ORR S T A A I LLLL 06 R R S-SS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW Y9RK. ISri Pope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that 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. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWAY'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family v 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, Groi-eis and Druggists. ■YT7 E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat in a ny q tj ant i t y A.t IliprhoHt ]\lnrl_et Rate* ROLLITT& Co, 1221 JAMES BAKERS TIMBEB MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, FURNITURE and Picture Frames made to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Clegg's erambulators. Also' WIESN__R PIANOS. "andbew orr IS NOW SHOWING THE T APGEST ' or" NEW DRAPERY^ CLOTHING, ANJD MILLINERY E R SHOWN ASHBURTON, A ORR.



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT— I BEG 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 in the respective Depart j merits by at least £30OQ and'to carry this put successfully, I have re-marked the old Stoak to i ASTOWISIIISGIYIO W PRICES so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS I GUNS! GUNS! i,' ■ : HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS! i REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION I! Cartridges and Cartridge Oases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. 1 The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed by I various direct shipments) in Ashburton to .select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increrse of cost in the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's and Hornby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron in 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 an 'l Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. ( A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Bbrr. lam well stocked with all requisities for Threshing Machines, viz. :—Best Eng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeolinb. : Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packing (in sheet and round. ! I li«nrojit Wn _7 S inf. rat.^T—. Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRY ZANDERi GENERAL MERCHANT _.NB 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. Gh W TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, , 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freehold Property, Househol Furniture,, jMero^ndise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreseryed sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated Absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prohipt. Land sales conducted. SMITH/* PREMIER WHEAT nRES^ING REMIER WHEAT jJRESSING. THIS preparation has been extensively USED by Agriculturists in the Eastern Counties in England for 40 yeirs, , and is still at the present date THE FAVORITE Most popular and effective dressing for the prevention of S IMC XT T, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, etc. ftTHE ASHBURTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to offer it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITH S PREMIER WHEAT DRISSIG Is sold in packets sufficient for eight bushels, and in b„g^ containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full *' an'i most simple directions for use. 3JU!



iPiiblio Notices. YOUR^MONEY OANHOT 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:— — I Bottle Educa lypti Extract, I pot Victory Ointment 1 box caen 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. Bewa'ra of imita tions. SW that you get Coj_bmane and Sows ECOALYPTI and no other [ ' Wh#»\'.,ie and Retail Agent, . r W. J. ALEXANDER, . { -l&2 CashelSt., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars' TOE MAKING AND 1 REFRIGERATION On the linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cojd Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. ; \ ■■■; ' "' r ' ! SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &c., for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merspi, for making Ice and pre : serving Passengers' PK>visions_ Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoofc' ; System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Li»de British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.G.; anl Lower Shadwell, E. Mamurifafl JD_rt_tor : MR. T. B. LlGHT manag-ag j-OOT/O.E. ■ ESTABLISHED, 1818. -pORTERBLANOHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of -L>alx*v Goo&& SPECIALTIES^ A"~~ THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Wsekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic | paper, to be published every FRIDAY | price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne { Pub Tsrace, Russell Street. Melbourne. ' Ajct IVeedle-worlic AND FANCY REPOSITORY. $ MRS ADAMS| IS now showing some nice designs in Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle 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 Biitterick's cut paper patterns and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mr W. F Thompson, QURGEON TVENTIST, <fis URG EO N UEN TI ST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 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 ST) Q • J3. O E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... ... ... 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per 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 as cases present, or Ueh materials as patients prefer. Par Oculars given on application. Consulta nt! free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas) adim n stered whe nrequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ' Id Colombo Street, Christcburch,



: (By App intment to Hii Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR SROCER FOR ■ V m,,. /\ex7-_ & X'W /. V *4gts B^_K # /_\ \n.Z.I-iDUSTB_ALO__I_Rffm _•.! 'I \_AA # Im\ m " TKe blending is entirely «tr«a --6 I. I H-LS # i/#»«L % ded to by Mr. Nelwm hianeV, VR ▼ 1 VW'r _W jlEllSfiEK m who is a Tatter of greet e*p«k _F iwlreSSS?-. m ence, and hw ha<* • epidal ... n.___- _W _l_ara_|4\ % treeing in the art." r IN iHE At /nJHKP\- V tihabit hiiald" I a __ __T # rwrfHr* V "Thfo firm deterves the aup> I/l>*AN ■__ t \1 _F # Ji*Jb»"wML \ m port of afl purchasers ofTes "Cm RLV # / )<S_iFtA %m the article they ofcrtt Ft ■*• M WO _JafifflfiSße>_ *\ m superior to anything wt _T /_? n_EsmK£s_\l %\ m h»ve seen in thuColonjr." \&> B iff i4FBI-_h ?\ % pttiM. . i _A>* # /fa JfefiK_ffi_l *\ m " Mr. Nelson Is a pr» *i&* _r /<* n!_i_-__i_-_Ll' *\ % fession-1 ,tw« «-»* THOUGH B^xiAl r^^M^^^^^^w^L PRIGES'! COP,ED i^^^llHliiKl^^^«: 2'" 2^4 by all Blarl^ 8A I I H. M. CARSON, AGENT AN], SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL BTOBEKEEPERB " STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOWj CHILDkEN cuttlng; teeth. caution to purchasers}. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested in all parts of the norld, 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 characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist.—ln every o-o the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAIr WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each sing's 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.—The 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 Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISH!-!) 0' " 18 59 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIER 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 GEOBGE 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 GRATIS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton l( , —-r -*- — ■-■ -■ - -—----• —--"' ' — —' -■— ■■■■■■Hi ■ ■—<• GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN _ft and lib PACKETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b a«d 101b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS] lif 2s If 4d \jf2s 8d ffc A 33 \ If CROWNU| EAGLE ip^^io^i | GLUB f pi r lb, JJ V per Ih.J V per lb. J V per Ih.^f One trial will establish their constant use. 8 To be obtained from ■JOHN ORR & CO AND H. ZANDER



NOTICE.—, Anyone found Tress passing in pursuit of game oi otherwise on the Riversdale Estate 01 md *fter this dito will be prosecuted. J R WILLIAMS. River da3e, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent novel ties for the season in Ladies' Hat* and Bonnets, in the most Fashionabh shapes and Superior Quality, togethei 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 in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S.-W. ALCOM <_ Co., EAST STRE E T JOSEPH GILLOJT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. I " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ' ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sty ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMPORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. TRANSPARENT BLOCK TCE~ MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus over pro duced. The Ice Blocks from l_in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA.ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, evesy article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Fkee. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works , 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. O. TJxoviitoi- .Dudley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT J. 61 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of *"oiey to lend on good security Pt low rates o nterest. *Severa Farms for Sale , Center* Celebrated mip as FOR SALE 9 CT_ S__D_-__l_"3_r !«» oo I Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. BftraJK Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 ALWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at moderate prices, J comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and ilver 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 and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted, First-clasa repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. AJI Work done on the Pbemises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c.. EASTSTRKE^ ME S. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST CHRISTCHURCH, Will. VISIT AS HBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMISTS



Public Notices ASHBURivN "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY T\I"R R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed out gent, and will be able to arrange terhi with advertisers for contract advertise A.YERS PILLS. Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, liver and Bow els. Th ey are easy to take and gentle in operation ; and their pebu 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, 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 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 to travellers, sailors, miner AY E R S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayjbr and Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. /COCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLES PILLS, I FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. CiOdKLE SPILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLES PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS i I FOR ACm-J2Y_! COCKLE'S PILLS, . i j IN USE EVERYWHEttE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s Od, 4s 6d, lis and 225. At all Medici nil Vendors througho _c Work! TTt L I X I R "V 7 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 •ffered 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 in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vit» will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem in> o lined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitas is sold in Bottles at Is 6d md 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most liemists.