The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2342

ASHBURTON : WEDNESDAY. APRIL I, 1891

PRICE : ONE HtiMNV



j Public Notices ]~jX>R COUGHS, COLDS _ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption &c. j TRAY'S Compound Essence of Lia J Jl\_ seed Aniseed, Senega,- Squill, i Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. i TRAY'S Compound, demulcent expect 1 Ju^k. torant, for Coughs, colds andcli*s ' complaints I TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs, and V Colds is equally serviceable .'for | Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in»eur«Jgi» Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc j INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS 1 j an agreeable aperient. /"^OAGULINE,—Cement for bry«c V. J articles. Sold Everywhere. \ • Manufactory, Stockport, England 1 T7K)R the Blood is the Life-Clark s work! jJJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all. impurities from I whatever causes arising. For scroful a ! scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. . Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and lis each by chemists and patent medicine vendor 1 everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counlits DiugOo., Lincoln Engirt f JEWELS' PENNYROYAL""" ANT) I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons 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 of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions i vNIJFbox cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ' '. hranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pair, in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4 (Id each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlard Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesn'e Houses. "IT^EATING'S POWDER detroys jV BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all otU r insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success. of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clan in application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," asimi tations arc noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, Gd, Is, and 2s 6d each,bj ~al] Chemists BLANCARDS IODINE OF IRON DTT T C A PPROVED by the Academy ot Medicine ■£*- of Paris, are especially recommended >y Lhe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc.), 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. KEATING S POWDER, KEATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER 1 fBUGS, FLEAS KILLS{ MOTHS, BEETLE*.. I UWOSQUIIUR .. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, /"BUGS FLEAS ivILLS { MOTH. '• BEETLES'* * iMOSQUITOESiy • but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES,' BEETLES MOTHS in FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fieas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The PUBLIC are C UJTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold ( in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATUSG'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A purely vegetable swbbtmbat, both ■appcaranee and taste, furnishing a mos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy r intestinal ot thread worms. It a perfectly safe ; and mild, preparation " and is especial! [ adapted for Child re S . Sold . in Tins by all Druggists.' Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London^ THE LENITIVE - PECTORAL SYRUP, !> HTJ^LON is an Infallible rented - JJ for- Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aflectipns. ' ' It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. ) GEORttE'S PASTE OF >, E PINA L < A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th.< Tluoat and Chest. ! BEWARE OF IMITATIONS^ REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemisto 2;?, Run Taitbout Pasts. L Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKINGS AND '" ■ JEWELLTyif^ Lowest CimiSTCHURCn Prices as usual. jTS WATCHES CLEANED and j^S k) guaranteed 12 months. *J PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal bpectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothxram and Other English LEVERS very cheap land guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Lever EXPRESSLY" made to OUB OWlf ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper in the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Si] ver Jewellery made up or ne-itly repaired 1. SAL-iK AND CO., * i 2tt Next Bank of Now Zealard,



~~~~~~~» ~ ■ mmrwummam ■ —■l~mm ———————■ — ■ Punctual^ | XI, Cv XLi. Oraighead, i I I TTTT A I h 00 RR SSS '' T A A I LOO RR! S j T AA I L 0 0 R R S T AA A I L 0 0 RR SSS T A' A I L OORR S J T . A AIL OORR S ! T A A I LLLL 00 R B SSSS '< TANCR^D STREET, A S H B TJ R T O N. \n it i n\ wHifit TTf c ARE cash purchasers o* «ECOM)S WIIKVT IN ANY" QUANTITY A.t riifflieNt Market Batejl ROLLITT & Co. ■ 1221 THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. MltS Po FE 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— *" TH c Style" Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE A3D V4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, FURNITURE : and Picture Frames m--.de to order in any design at shortest notice..- j Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg's erambulators. ATso' WIESNER PIANOS. Sharp!, Vinceat & Co SAWMILLER i AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPEINGBURN. HAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any size in Birch Timber, Gates, "Hurdles, etc.. made to patters as desired, Splitpr Sawn Posts morticed by • machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be 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| miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. ANDREW ORR is NOW SHOWING THE J ABGEST OF NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, 'AND •■ MILLINERY EVERS3 H O W N IN ASHBURTONJ ? A, ORR.



HENRY ZANDER I -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 I men ts by at least £3000 and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTOfISHIIOT IOW PIICES i so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for ~ i themselves. GUNS I GUNS! GUNS! HOLLIS'BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and I Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS ! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION 1 AMMUNITION!! 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) 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. Rausonie's and Hoivishy'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 Beer. lam well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valeoline. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos! Packing (in sheet and round. I have always for SALE,— Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat, HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT >.ND 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. G- W- TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freehold Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreseryed sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated Absenteesrepresented insurances effectdd harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted, SMITH'S premier uiheat dressing, remier Wheat i/ressing. 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 SMUT, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, etc. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COM PANY, Ln., have secured the SOLE AGENCY" for New Zealand and are now able to offer it to Farmers on most favor- I -j able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing. SMITH'S PREMIER WHEAT lESSISG Is sold in packets sufficient for eight bushels, and in bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full i and most simple directions for use. 3JW7



Public Notices. YOURjMONEY CIANNOT be better invested than in I 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: lßottle Educa lypti 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 [tionß. See that you get Colemane and I Sows ECUALYPTI and no other \ WhnKle and Retail Agent, | W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars* T C E MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression 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, &c, 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 Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ; anl Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. TDORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers op and Dealers in all kinds op 13airv Goods SPECIALTIES^ A THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Pub Terace, Rus»ell Street, Melbourne. ' Axrt Weedleworlc AND FANCY REPOSITORY. ADAMS \ IS now showing some nice designs in Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacram'e, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces & 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, ASHBURTON. mfWTv. Thompson, SURGEON -pvENTIST, URGEON i/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 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, Jlj. Oeymour 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 such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta i ton free. Nitrous Oxide [ Laughing Gas) adim nls ered whe urequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Chbisicbvrch,



■ ' I————— p————■—■ I (By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onalow.) 4sk Youi ~mm FOB The /V*^ <T^ f¥A # #fi\ \wz«INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE, 4 'i ■ I UA* B i JfcA %" The blend iiiK is entirely «ren f\^. J I Pa.S M' r**2P^^rt % ded to by Mr. Nelson hiai»el«, I I v'k- 1 VW"r J#lK£H|ON|S % who is a Taster of great axperi -■-, -^ M*WisF§r\ m ence' and has ha* * special ... v ,r- M KMsMm\ % trailing in the art." # IN ih t /CEElllw!\ \ TIMABXT HERALD. (it M £ f^fPrallnX »'' This firm deserves the «up« l/|>*y-V m. j \\ M I v&wityll \ % port of all purchasers otTea "O R \ V # / rlWunl^tA %as the article they oßer to wlt W jW #O'JSseWSSb^'SsV m superior to anything"* M #<« np]X|o^t~f *J>\ m have seen in this Colony." \ # /* rSH^x*\ ?\ % press. »I kV- iy /<£" J^SlvSSk! t\ m"Mr- Nelson is a pro \ttN B §g ftraSn' T\ % frssional Taster and | : though # /*^^^il%4^-VJ^ PRICES: copied f;S^^m^7^^k 2/- 2/4 BY ALL Jpl^t^ 3/ -&^^^: ^v^^-::^.^~^sßamhs&mA her lb. •v H. M. CAESON, AGENT ANb SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL BTOBEKEEPERB SIEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILD KEN CUTTINGJTEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large*y tested in all parts of the 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 therefoi'e requested to carefully observe the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case Ilia worcli JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are 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.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at 13 IJd and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED* ... ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, j NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOME ,i a meson, AGENT, ASHBUBTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT j WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYEEB i Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAI.N 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 i i GREGG AND COMPANY Pube Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, US P> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sft ajsd 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDSj j-J^Sy if^TZ**^ , - ■.. ;- 5 CROWN]] (j EAGLE ;){( inhibition }j J CLUB )) \, pr lb. # N^per lb. Jf \ per lb. U \per lbjf One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO 1 AND H* ZANDER



V OTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing in pursuit of game 01 '»th«rwise on r,he Riversdale Estate on nd '.fter this da** will be prosecuted. J R WILLIAMS. River da!e, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent novel ties for the season in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, in the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, I 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, ALCORN & Co, EAST STREET JO EPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. i "Though imitated by many surpassed by none T-ffVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stt> ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, 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. RANSPARENT~ BLOCK ICE MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAiER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez- ! ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. j ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. ! Catalogues Post Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road _ London, S.E. ME S. B. SEYMOUE, SURGEON-DENTISTJ OF ' CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ■ n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at * MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST* Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, I I East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 ALWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at moderate pricejs, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins Pencil Cases, <fee, &p. A large and varied stock of Clocks ia Marble and other designs. Rotheram/s English Levers in Hunting Cases du^t and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches pf every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c.y accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. ? All Work done ov the Premises * A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET C. Thornton JDxiclley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT i6l Hereford Street, Christchurch- i I have sums of T>o.iey to. end on gc(x3 security ?t low rates o nterest. Severn Farms for Sale Carter** Celebrated |11l IDS FOR SALE [ J- SEALT & GO



Public Notice j *~"aSHBI7Ki.vN "GUARDIAN""''"" DUNEDIN AGENCY TiTR R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AY£BS PILLS. Supply the need of a prompt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver 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 are of great benefit n colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and imparity 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 and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer and Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. -TJ\ L I X I R "TT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. | i This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five cars, and has been judged to be without «ception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly BUifc all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitas will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitus is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. {HOCKLES PILLS, FREE FROM M ER CURY CACKLE'S PILLS, Uc FOR LIVER cockle :* ra^s, pOR BILE COCKLE'S PnA.^ OR INDIGESTION. COCKLES H^ FOR HEAI?/ TBURN COCKLES PILLS ..„.«« FOR SICK H&A DAC™ COdKLE'S PILLS vflv , FORACIB'5 Y1 COCKLE'S PILLS, t _ w JIN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. k ■ In boxes at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, lis and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho .c Wort*