The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiii. no. 2504.

shbfrtok : Wednesday, Noyeiiiber 4, 1891.

PRICE: ONE P^AJVY.



j Business Notice?. ' • THE STANDARD | JTlre &, 3Jnrine lutsurauce I CompmiT J OF NEW ZEALAND ; J With Unlimited Liability, of I Shabehou&ebp, ■•' : CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO~STERIIN TG. "CURE and Marino Risks ,accepted,on all -*- descriptions of Property ami -Mer chandise ; aluo Crop, .Stack-, and. Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium.. Fidelity of Pjssk.sons Hquuxg SITUA TIONS OF TRCST GuASANIEEI>. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, ROBERT ALOORN, Ageritf 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. TINWALD GROCERY,' BAKKttY .AND' ' ' - / BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT Andrew Tfiiras, (Late of Hinds.) HA S much p'onsure in announcing that' h« will njien the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, in me premises next lo Mr J. Hesf/jtine's Sa-ldlery Shop, Groat ■ South Road, TINWALD, and'tr-ustu his old friends in the District, and mmy new ones,- -■will f^vtr him with a hlwro of ihtir support. , For quality of Goods, combined "with reasonable prices, will compare with any in the District. ■ ■ • ' CARTS wiJl i un for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ■ ANDRE\Y~TE BRAS, • GENERAL STOPEKEEPER; TINWALD. ,9170 ANNUAL MEETING. ' To be held on ihe-.' . RACECOURSE, T£NWAIS>i ; : .ox • '- f Friday, January 1, 18 92 . : PftK>jrjEHT— Dr. Tweed. Vice-Pkksi rKNTS—Messrs D. McLean, G. A.M. Bucldtay, and H. H. Wright. Judge Mr M. Stitfc. Stewakps—Messrs G. James, K. Scott, D. Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachoy, H. 1L Wright, E. Gates Dr. Twewl, T. Stone, E. G C idp, i> Hanks, .3.' M. Hampton, U. M. Cuihburtson. Startk'r—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr -E. Gates. HAM)iUAPVEit—Mr J. Cress wull. Clekk of the Course—Mr A. Ilewson. Clerk of the Scales -Mr A.J. ivclly. First Rnco to start at 12 30 p.m. PROC-ftAMMK: (A])provcil by the Committee of the Oiintwrbujy Jockey C:ub and N.Z. Tro'liug Association.^ 1. Handicap Huivi-le Race, of 20 soys ; nominal ion, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Tin* second horse to receive 3 soys out of the strike. Owrsix flights of hurdles, aboui; 3ft 6in high. One ■ niilo and a half. 1 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, IDs. I'he second horse to receive 3 s-ov.s out of the btake. Weight fur age. One nule. 1 3. TiNWALit Cup Handicap, of 50 soys ; nomination, I soy : acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out. of the stake. One mile'and a half. • , ■ - " 4. Tinwald Handicap Time T?rot, v of 26 soys ; nomination, lO.s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horsa to receive 5 aovs out of the slake. Weight not less than lOst. ' About three miles, 5 Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10.3; acceptance, 10s. ■ The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the st,ike. One mile. 6. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and tho second horse. Entrance, 10s, on night of general entry. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. 7. Flying Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptanco, 10s. The secoi.d horse to receive 5 soys out of • • the fctfike. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Iv the event of a horse winning both, the foregoing events, suoh horse to carry lOiba penalty. . Six furlongs. 8. Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS.. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting Race under the Rules of the New Zealand ' Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition i.h"at all claims, disputes., and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on ali points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. > 3. The races are opeti to nny horse commonly resident in the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owne,d by a person wh-iJias resided in che district for the same period. 4. The distinct above-mentioned is bounded on the north by 'the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Waitaki River. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of ail moneys payablo.in accord ance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 6. All nominations, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, . and colours of rider, must be in .writing and in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9.p.ni. on SATURDAY, December 12, 1891. : WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared, .on or about December 26 ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for Handicips.'and Nomi nations for Maid mi Plate and' Novel "Race must be in the Inn^s of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891. —. . . mm . Hon. s&,



Business Notices. UENRY 7ANDER. T HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Tonic, ■*■ my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, I TURNIP SEEDS, I including | ETERY VARIETY. ALSO,- MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO CONTINENTAL GUANO Wl\(ltlX, (Received First Order of Merit nfc last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Ch'ristchurch.) KAI]\IT- (Specially tor light soils.) SHEEP SHEARS!! SHEEP SPEARS) ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAY SB'S, BURGON & BALL'S. '. TURKEY k WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILEr) & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Having made special ami most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm \v!k, is giving up business, I am in a position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for" CASH ONLY,' and'those in the habit of paying CASH wi'l effect an uitormous saving. X ds> not advertise prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article h Chen per than sitanyother firm in Ashburton. Remember 1 for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept in Stock, and Goods delivered any where in town or at station. A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS /ustraliax SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, >■ CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HE NR V T7 AND ER, ENRY ZjANDIB, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austialian Mutual Provident Society "tTgT RUSSELL, BARRISTER ajsp SOLICITOR rUBISTCHCItCH. Branch Office—East Street, AS II BURTON (Near H. Zander's.) 6 155 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE ANE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of th( Conipanica Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. fTTHTS Company is prepared to aovan( ] L MONEy on Freehold Property, ii Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates o Interest: also, upon the Security of Bill of Sale, Mortgages t-i Stock, Wool an< Agricultural Liens, and Personal Propert; generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, : Or to thu Branch Office of the Company East Street ASHBURION. Wool. Wool. Wool FC TABART U making CASI • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP fItEE OF *;OM[!WlSeil»*- PERIODICAL SALES held throusli out the season, the fint one being e^rl " AU°wsoE'by Rail is CARTED FREI from Christchurch Railway Station to m For accommodation, light, &c, m Store is unsurpassed for the display c aU Prompt ACCOUNT SAIES an PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowe? Market Rates. _,_., F, C. TABART, ' Auctionee»-, Woolbroker, &c.» Christchurch.



,By Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR i I flfl B % **»^» */?>! I TJ A• i # /a\ \».ZIWDU6TBIALOAZMTI f\Q 'T I fl^Q m . /j9wk\ \."l n } c b!end ">K is entirely «t»en- I jvi, v 1 vwy # artfrrilski % d 9? l? b >'Mr- Nelson wm«n JL^ r • JL. a jfjftfeS^K \ v:«o is a Taster of great eiperi m *iSfijEr£T\ % ence' atl(? has ha^ * special IN THE >» ./WftESSSSsSs* % trsir>.ing in the art." 1,. B /^S\ \ TIITAETr HEBAt». VU* r\ i-% CN # / fjHEl3H?n\\"^-:isfirm|n deserves the «up.~ r I 1 D I \J B g \ % port of all purchasers o<Te» V^ Pi «"• B I a rE'im*MEn'*\ %»* the ai tide (heyoferlf #<v r°*sTf^Sro^>L "PX » superior to anything wt f\, m g/t ' JafeSraSL 1 ?\ have seen in thfsColony." THOUGH /jfr J^SL\ABtaSICEB- PURE BLENDED TEAS/ AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON 1, CHRISTCHUROH. AND BTJNEDIN. AGjJiNT^ EVERYWHERE. ,11 M- bARSON, •■; 'agent, ANb SOLD BY THE PHINCTPAL BTOBEKEEPEEB StEEDMAfTS " SOOTHING POWDERS ; ". ..." ' ■ . ■■■ "K'OK CHILDBEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value at this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested mi all parts o£ the Trorld, 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 purcliascsf "The proprietor, therefore, feels it due. i the public to give a special caution against the use of S U Oil IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the foui 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 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.—Th© manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is lsd and 2s 9d each. r Kempthorne, Phosser and Go. ■ ■/ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company EBTABLISh¥d°~.. .., 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. PBEMIER 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! GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON; WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ABE EBOMPT CASH BUSSES " ' ... . ( > Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest matKet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, Wesfc Street Ashburfcon, oh favorable terms. Ccrrisacks and ■ Twine supplied at Lowest Current Ri'/2s, R OLLITT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AAW COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK ift and lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b ahd 10ft TIES I TRY THESE BLENDS.~ ' TRY THESE BLENDS ff 2s \l F' 2s 4i >V ff 2s 8d i 35 ' ( CROWN)] If.EAGLE if (exhibition)| \[ CLUB " Jl! V pel . \b.yj V p e r Ib. /} \ per lb jj \ per lb / ''■***r^-j2k< ■'^^^S^'- One trial will establish, their constant use. To be obtained from i H. ZANDER



Business Notices. IrW~F. Thompson, SURGEON ~F\ENTIST, URGEON UENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRESTOHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,ra Having purchased Dk N. A. Nebly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON way be consulted at the above address. 2. GRATEF UL -COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA i>PEAKFAST BY a. thorough knowledge of the nutnral laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by & careful application of the fine properties of wol selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ns many hea^y doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist oven ! tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arefloating aroundjus ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futlfied with good food-and a properly nourished frame.'—See article in the '«Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and OQ. HOMCEPATIO CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND . IOW VITALITY ~ DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility Jt ontaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered leficienl in the above complaints, viz., ' hosphonm and fame. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases Huscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a Avorld-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr ClimchiU's signature Price, ...—___ TO __ _, . ■-.. Prepared only by CJ WANN nHEMISI OWANN VJHEMIST, ue Castiglione Paris ASHBURTON PERMANENTIbUILTJ ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY* Ofiices—Tancred Street Ashbubton ryyo Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day oh which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „  6 or longer periods at 6|  For particulars apply, : EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. 11, Place de 1r Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU • ——■ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per^ fumod-for fche toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 3 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Ineorore, superior quality, I rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toile* water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline-—-Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. il>' Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren ■ . dering the hair soft and brilliant, and ( preventing it from falling off. Orizi-Laci.e (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com ! plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. 1 Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)^- For instantaneously dyeing the hair ' to any shade and with no danger to | health. In boxes, each with brushes , comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without [ •- accessories* : • Eas-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very ; most exquisite perfume, quite » nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave whits heliotrope Bow * quet of theft wet



Business Notices. "Though imitated by many surpassed by | none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, 'PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment coi. tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire tho COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. . SPRIN(i. WE have much pleasure in calling attention to a Lute of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up—just the rhing f<;r the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid line of Worsted i'rouserinjs. These aie all Euglish Goods. Al«o in Stock, — HATRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Tr eeds « |» Worsted Coatings s o^ Fancy Vesrings - « 5T Covert Coatings *S £f Irish Friezes % * Wilson's B&nnoekburm §* Fox's Series 'S 99 Tweed Suitings . ■ "5 a. Worsted and Cotton £ Cords. ' ■ £ H. & E. Craii?lieadj MERCHANT TAYLORS. Premises lately occupied by Mr TjuWow opposite Mitchell and Turner,. Tancred Strket. ■■hi i, i,ll i .- .-...1 ■ ■ '.., in ■■■ ii i ; Sporting. SPEIKG MEETING. Wednesday Sc Thursday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President-E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vick- Prksident—Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Matthew Stiti. Stewards—o. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friodlander, E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lytlelton, F. Rttasell, and D. Thomas. * Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales —R. Priedlauder. Handicapper— J. Cress well. Starter —D. Thomas PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. 1.— Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 ebvs; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised .^.ao—■JWrttglW) - ::(ni' - ugn —-^COiß^TnttK1- Kntry 1 soy. 3.—ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 2 fovs ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDEKMKRE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10?. 5.—-Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10s. 6. —Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys fiom the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 7.— Longbeach High-Weight Handicap, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. L— Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horae 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina-' tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. ; 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and '• a quarter. Nomination, 1 sovj accept ance, 1 soy. 3. —Disposal Stakes, of 30 boys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. Entry, 10a. 4, Winchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 5.— Open Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 sov3 from the stake. One mile. Nominations 15s; accept ance, 15s. 6.—Aixknton Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 7.— Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five urlongs Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be hsld under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objection's arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. Five per cent will be deducted from tne gross of all moneys payable in accordance with programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go t othe funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, defter Ip tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 31, 1891, HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on November 12. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock in the evening of the first day's racing, The winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights to oarry 71bs extra. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maiden Plate and. Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, November 16, 1891. Accept ances for the second day'a handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in the evening of the first day'Bra<m EDWABD SAUNBERS, Secretary



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