The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON: VyEDNESDAY, MAY 13 J9i

VOL X. NO 2379



Publio Nouses' "piORCOUGHSrodLbS " JD Asthma, Innuenza, ConsumpMom &G. '■ ' KAY'S Compound Essence of Eg seed Aniseed, Senega, Stjail, I Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. TZ" AY'S Compound, demulcent expect l\. tornnt, for Coughs, colds and dies complaints KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable fo Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeawJjjui Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I INUM CATHARTICUM? PILLS I J an agreeable aperient. - - jnOAQULINE,— Cement for b«»«c , V.^ articles. . ' ■ : :>; . . Everywhere. ■■ Manufactory, Stockport. England TTIOR the Blood isJhe<Hfi-Cla|^B world P fainied Blodd Mixture, wa^iiantedtc cleanse the blood from all in: ties from whateyeivcauses arising.; For scrofula scurvey,' skin and blood diseases, and sores of all. kinds its efibcts M-e marvel* lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in. bottles 4s 6d, and 11s:each by chemist* find patouc meulcine vendor "everywhere f'<jlu pKjpiietors : TLe Lincoln and Mid liii:d (>unties DrupCo., Li c<iln Eng]/v» .. OWELS' PENNYROYAL A^D ' .STEEL PtLLS FOR FEMALES ' quickly correct fJI irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Hd to 2s 9d, oi: all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen <Ws. Prepared only by the LINCOLfc and MIDLAN D COUNTIES DRUG' CD., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware ofimita tions 7 \NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war i ' hranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or constit\itional), gravel ana pun. in the back. Guaranteed f^oe from mercury. Sold in boxes 4 6d each, by all. chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drue; Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BLANCAkQ.S lODINE OF IRON p,TT T O A PPROVED by the Academy ol Medicine *»• of Paris, are especially recommende jy ""he Medical Celebrities of the World fe Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc.), th early stages of Consumption, Constitutions Weakness, Poorness of Blood and fp stimulating and regulating its period! course. Nore. . genuine unless signs Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut the Colonies T/EATINGS LOZENGES ■T/EATING'S LOZENGFS lV tf EATING'S LOZENGES . LOZENGFS --■■—* 1 ri U EATING'S LOZENGES ,\, 1/EATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughput th world, in any country that can be named you will find them largely sold. There in absolutely no remedy that is so speedy giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet th mc>3t delicate can take them. O&e Lozenf gives ease. Sold in small tins. : lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IIiSRIVALLED COUGH REMEDJT lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY I [I tfRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY '' Any Doctor will tell you " there ia n bei:tcr Cough Medicine thaa KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suifer from cough try them but once; they wii'l cure, and they will not injure you health ; they contain only the purest drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere in small tins. iSf mi mm rim A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearanet and taste, furnishing" a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTIMAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe j and mild preparation, and is especially ! adapte 1 tor Children. Sold in tins by AL& Chemists > PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING,London, fExroit Ojiemist and Dkugqibtj i ■ ■ —— -■■ . ———. THE LENTTIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjUON is an Infallible rented _IJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections, , „ It is for ever Sixty Years proscribed by fche Medical Celebrities. GEORtt]^ PASTE EPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Tluoat and Chest. '- BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNALSONS kt Co., Chemists \ 28, Ru« Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS" ANl> JEWELLERS. ! Lowest Christohur^h Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and fTS I guaranteed 12 months. «_) TP)EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crysta _L bpectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothbram and Other English LEVERS rery cheap and euaranteed. A SPECIALTY.—Rotherams EbgKs Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best and most Reliable timekeeper in the world. Everg'chiselip tion of GeM and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1. SALKK AND CO., +2 Next Bank of New ZeaUU,



I Punctual^ FT fir TP i v-Raiohbad, ■""" AIL 00 RIl SSS T AAIL O O R R ' S T A A I L 00 BE S, T AAAI L OO B», SSS TA AIL 0 0 B B 1 S TA AIL 00RR 8 T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSBS TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. ■. ' Mrs Pope ISHES to inform her many frienda aril Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrate;! Patterns, and that by each Sitn Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE' NEW ONES. -Also— *1" Ii c Style" Price 3d Monthly. THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite liank New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'B 0 Reliable ■ - PEERLESS GLOSS i 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 " Th» Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, 'Oyoi-eis and Druggists. UTSCH & STOCK : 55 Jeweit Street, London, E.C. ; Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS. Embossed Scraps, Chroraos, etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, <fc FRINGED CARDS. Large Variety always kept in stock, and Novelties contiuually added. ■TT AN HOII TEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original AH others are Imitations. Carter"* Celet>rate<i 111 SIS FORSALE ctj ssaly & an



HENRY ZANDER , —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -1 T BEG to intimate to the farming com- X munity and the general public that i previous to my Annual Stock-taking lam , determined to REDUCE, my Large and . Varied Stock in the respective Depart , j menfs by at least £3COO and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTOMSIM\(UV LOW PUKES no mto ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS' GUNS! GU ! HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breed) and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS! * REVOLVFR3!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot., Gunptwder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed by various direct shipments) in Ashburton to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, )inner Sets, Dresden Plagues : and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding ; the increrse of coat in the Home marker, I shall sell as stated above. > Ransome's andHomsby'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? Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Bekr. lam well stocked with all requisities for Threshing Machines, viz. :—Best Eng lish Leather Bolting Castor and all other Oils, Valeoline. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packing (in sheet and round; 7v I hare always for SALE,— Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRYZANDER 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'a Emery Sharpening Stones. Gr- W". TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Colli»i Street, West, Melbourne^ ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Houuehol 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.bsenteesrepresented insurances effected iiarge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted, SMITH'S * PREMIER UIHEAT |IKESSII' G' remMi if heat Pressing. THIS preparation has been extensively USED by Agriculturists in the Eastern Counties in England for 40 years, and is still at the present date THE FAVORITE Most popular and effective dressing for the prevention of sim: tj t> And the ravages of Birds, Grubs THE ASF^HRTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to oiler it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITH S PBEMIEB WHEAT DRESSING sold in packets soffieient for eight bushels, and in bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full an * most simple directions for use. - 3H



Public Notices. YOUR^MONEY CANNOT be better invested than ir purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Cdeman* and Bon s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d tho foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid:——l Bottle Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of lmita fcions. See that you get Colemane 4KD Sons ECUALYPTI and no other Whrtl' le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch: Where orders are to. be sent Send for circulars ; TOE MAKING ; . AND . : REFRIGERATION On thj Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.l For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, ■: As fitted onboard the s.s. Teutonic, &c, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the a.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfootf System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Qu^en Victoria street, E.G. ; ani E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. T3ORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] COICCORD, IH, U.S.A., Manvfacturkrs of and Dialers ra AtL KINDS OF l>aiw Goods SPECIALTIES Art iNedleworlt AKD FANCY REPOSITORY. dMRS ADAMS § | S now showing some nice designs in X Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces <fc Smoking Caps, Ready for working. China Glass and Japanese Ornaments in 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. Iff r W. F. Thompson, SURGEON "P\ENTIST, URGEON i/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH Hours~lo ».m. to 6 p,m, Having purchased Db N. A. Nebly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 S* J3. D E V M O U R SUEOEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Establishes ... 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber requiro attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or uch materials as patients prefer. Par culars given on application. Gonsulfca on free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adhn n stered whe urequired, Attendance « a.m. to 6 p.m 16 Colombo Sxrket, CiinisicHUßcu,



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Oiislow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Bl /YY # #1\ \w.Z.IITDI7BTBIAt GAZETTE A'*T I M M'JMk\- % " The blending is entirtW ttttn- Si li I GCbU M r£*W®\\ m ded *° by Mr. Nelson hiatelf, "^ -*. "^^ jfßfiraiwSX % vi»o ie a Taster of great eiperl m A»mqa?^\ ence, and has had a special' INI 'rUC jttSt?^ jMffr^ traoing in the art." m lIM mt jp /' Oj^gn\ % TIMABIT HESAIb. iJt.r _. <% # IffFfWrli % "Th« firm deservei tKie ««ip-i IrW f\ r% | \1 #: _ J gT!TOmT^. \ p»rt of all purchaser* otTe« r» *^ #«. f*TiEyBAEO»*\ m as 'he aitide they oiler ir M Mef m superior to any thing w« * / * 3ra^lS o\ % have seen in th'sColon '#lf tQi \fr^ # Sp^^V^ \"Mi V NeUoniBapr<K!Bapr<K! J\4° V M /& "eY Taster and THOUGH ■'M_^f'* '■ t*\ W,'_ PRICES: PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTOK, CHRISTCHURCH, AND DUNEDIN' AGENTS EVERYWHERE. H. M- OAEBON, AGENT, ANL SOLD BY THE PKINCTPAL STOBEKEEPEBB SIEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS F(m CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested in all parts of the rrorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of xrhieh in OUTWARD APPEARAISI OB so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, fetls it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers a.re therefore renvieatcd Lo carefully observe the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist.—li every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN S 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 Steedmaii, Ch«mist, 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. Kempthorne, Prosseu and Co. New Zealand Fire and MarineTnsuraficeCompany ESTABLISHED 0' ... ..-. 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PKEMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL I COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOIiCxE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WTiEAT~^HE AT^WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT GASH BUYERS < Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT afc highest market price. We are also pr«par'6d to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, Wesfe Street Ashburton, on favorable torms. Ccrnsacka and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates^ ROLL.ITT & CO., CANTERBURY MfLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburten GREGG AND COMPANY. Puke Blended Tjeis, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £ft and lib PACKETS. 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and 51b aso 10ft TIN.3. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ■ CROWN)) f! EAGLE j (n riibition j*, CLUB \ One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR & CO H. ZANDER



OTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing in pursuit of game or 'i*,h«rwise on r,he Riv«rsdale Esijate on nd #<ftar this d%*.«s will be prosecuted. J R WILLIAMS. River da'e, 24th May 76 'SPRING FASHIONS New Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties for the season in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, in the most Fashionable r i shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers.* &c, procurable. ' NeV Jackets, New Mantles. ' New Dust loaks, New Bordered Costumes, 1 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. AL^ORH & fio,, EAST STRE E T \, ; ... JOSfPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PE NS "Though imitated by many surpassed by ! none J.tfVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER * ANCE HOTEL. I (Opposite the Railway Sfc> 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. nnRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE X MAKING MACHINERY. A azea^&Olba hourly to fiQ tons The aiost reliable apparatus ever pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICK MACHINES SODA WA-ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez- j ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every j article connected with Ice, Cooling, or j Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED Catalooues Post Fees. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works , 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, SvE, ME S. B. SEYMOUE, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WIIX VISIT AS HBUETON ■\ a dates to be announced, and may be onsulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 QB|| REASONS I.—The whole of the lUadK|l!Mni MATERIALS are MRKRVHtoBh moMt carefully selected ■BkUH||SmH| by Experts, and so- THING BUT THB BEST is HHJnjnfflfHSSiiSß used. |HHl|S|MliMlfi —Great attention is paid to the Cut and ■^LAJUUfIH Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. «# ;. j 4.—The largest variety in New Zealand I to select from, j s,—Only the best workmen are em ployed on this brand, and every man is responsible for bis work. i 6,—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. ." 7. —The largest staff in the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy in the manufacture. 8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the world. 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 in our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and G iris. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear. We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. Thsse we brand "UNION." The outlook for Zealandias is brighter than ever, Every pair branded Manufactured by -„,*,* SKELTON, FROSTICK & CO., Zealandia Boot Factory, 70 Ohrißtchurcl



Public Notion AiMITJBiVN "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN A«E>TCY IUfR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street Dunedin has been appointed our g«nt, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AYEBS PILLS apply the need of a prom pt safr, a*i( reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach Liter and Bow els. They are easy to take and gentle in operation ; and their pecu 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 aro of great benefit n colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and &H disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impm-ity 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 d sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner \ YE R S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. AYBRand Co., Lowbll, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. r^OCKLE JS PILLS, FREE FROM MiSRCtfRY COCKLES PILLS, FORLITER | COOM'S mLS' FOR BILE. COCKLE'S ORINI)IG]SgTION . CdO™3PILM FOR HEARTBURN cocm^pn^ sicKHKAI)AOHE ! COCKLE'S PILLS WOKLE'S P^^ B ETBRTWH ERE OCOKLE'S PILLS, X USE NINETY YBARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s »d, 4s 6d, ila and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho .« Work^ 1.LL1.1.1 II -i-'— — I | ' —■^——■^ Tp L I X I R -y I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pr© duct of experiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without tjception 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 in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vifcse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitw. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to b« consumptive with a little <sough now and then, Elixir Vitee will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitwe is sold in Bottles afc Is 6d txd 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most bemif^s.