The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2355

ASHBURTON: THURSDAY, APRIL 16^189]

PRICE : ONE PENN^



Public Notices ■:; JJ Asthma, Influenza;. Consumptio* &c. -.-" K'AY'S Conipound Essence of LiaJ seed Aniseed, Senega, Squil, Tolu, etc., with Cltlorodyne.. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expeei torant, for Coughs, colds and chtc 1 complaints KAY'S Compound, for Coughs &n4 Colds is equally serviceable fo Horses and' Cattle. KAY'S 'Pic Pills, a specific inHeuralgii Face-ache, etc. Contains ,Quinin# Iron etc j. - j INUM CATHARTICUIft—PILLS' 3 J*' an agreeable aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for brow X.y iarticles. Sold Everywhere. , Manufactory, '■'■'■'■' "; Stbckpbrt, England ■, T7IOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s worl<! Jj famed Blood Mixture, irarrantedto cleave:tihe blood from,all m:rarities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurVey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its. effects *ri marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 45,6 d, and 11s each by chemists and patent meuicine vendoir everywhere Sole proprietors:. The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Englf.i jfOWELS' PENNYROYAL AM) 3 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities,. and re lieve the distressing .sympton's so preva lent Arith the sex. Boxes Is ]£dto 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vcn dors. Prepared only by the LIKCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG'". C( > Lincoln, P^ngland. '• Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses." Beware, jofimit* tiohs XX box cfClark's B 41 Pill* is wlr hranted to cu»-e all discharges from the urinary organs m,- either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel ana p<u« m the back. Guaranteed fi-oe from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 Cd each, by ail chemists and pttHh't* medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., ■ Lincoln,' England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BLANCARDS ■: lODINE OF IRON pT f T q A PPROVED by the Academy ot Medicine ■tx. of Paris, are especially recommende d >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" 1 signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte,. Paris. Sold by Druggist* and»<JbemLrts through ut the Colonies " TZEATINGS LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGFB TS EATING'S LOZENGES FZ EATING'S LOZENGES jj/ EATING'S LOZENGES LOZENGES iv "A Simple Fact about" KEATING S 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 is giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet th« most delicate can take them. One' Lozenge gives ease. Sold m small tins. lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY " Any Doctor will tell you." there is no better Cough Medicine than KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them but once; they niU cure, and they will not injure your health ; they contain only the purest drugs skilfully combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. KEATIM'S fOMlllffi 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 adapted for Children. Sold is tixs-by all CHEMLSTSfI PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KfiATING, London. jExport Chemist and Drtjooist] THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTILON is an Infallible remed I - JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis^ Colds, and all Bronchial Aftectipns. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by fche Medical Celebrities. GEOKftE^ PASTE E P.I N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Coldi Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th ThJoat and Chest. MEWAKE QF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28, Rub Taitbout. Pakts... I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKtiBS AND JEWELL RRS: Lowest GHRISTCRCR2H,Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and' JTS guaranteed 12 months. '• O TDEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal .IT Spectacles. Sighteo-tested'j free Sevoval good second-hand Rothikam and Other English LEVERS vary cheap and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.— Rotheram s English Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best and most'reliable timekeeper m the world. :- Ever A* dosciip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery .made up or neitly repaired I. SAL&K AND CO., n Next Bank of New Z<*lMr\



Punctual*. i TT Xr TT /^RAIGHEAD, -IJ_, 06 JJJ. V>RAIGHEAD, Trrr AIL O]o RR SSS T AAIL OORRS T AAIL OORR S T ;A AA 1 I L 0 0 X R SSS TAAIL OORR S TA AIL OORR S T A A I LLLL 00 R R SSSS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORKJ Mrs Po f c 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 wilt RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also:— •'The St y1 c " Price 3d Monthly. THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS i 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. CBrter'w Gelelnratecl TUil lIP WM FOR SALE cr se-AlI/st etc oo JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrison s Auction Mart, nrpURNITURE and Picture Frames JD made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg'a erambulators. A)so J WlEfiNjfiß PIANOS, « THE. CORNER." W. H. Collier HAS opened up. the New Winter Stock of 1 Rugs, Blankets, Flannels, Quilts, Furs, Boots and Shoes. Dress Stuffs m all the newest colors, Hats and Bonnets m all the Latest Styles. Also showing a large purchase of ASSIGNED STOCK Of a Wholesale Warehouse, including Dent's 6-clasp "Orient" Kid Giova, usually 7s 6d, now 4s lid Turkey Twills, 4s 9d per doz, worth 6s 6d Holland Piqafpres worth Is 6d, now 6d each" " Fancy Aprons formerly 2s 6d, now Is each Ladies Corsets 2s lid pair (the standard price of this line is 4s 6d) Black Ribbon 2d, 3d, and 4d per yard, worth about three times this price Heavy Dress Cloths 7£d per yard, Worth Is to Is 3d per yard Imitation Moleskin 3d per yard (formerly Is per yard) Children's Strap Slippers Is 3d : And many, other (Special Lines. CALL AND SEE THEM. W. H. "COLLIER i • THE CORNER^



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 m the respective Depart' ■ ments by at least ; £3OOO and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTIIMS[|I\(iLY HhV 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! GUNS! GUNS! HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading, REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. I The largest Stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE (just completed"by various direct shipments) m Ashburton to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increrse of cost m the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's and Horiisby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m 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 laud Sugar*, Wines an f7 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 m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALE, — ?traw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRY ZANDER 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's Emery Sharpening Stones. a- W- TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted, SMITH'S PREMIER 11IHEAT I^ESSING. REMIER |f HEAT PRESSING. 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 SMUT, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, c THE 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 . - ' mm wheat nuEssiMi Is sold m packets sufficient; for l eight bushels, and m bags containing £uffi " cient fqr 80 bushels of seed—with full an 1 most simple directions for use. 3JX47



Public Notices. YOUR JkfONEY CANNOT be better invested than m purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI- j CINE CHEST containing Colemane and , Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d the ioLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed m 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 Euoalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Euonlypti Soap* Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemane and Soirs ECUALYPTI and no other. Wh*k le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Oashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent. Send for circulars T 0 EM A X IN G AKD REFRIGERATION On the Lhnile System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, Ab 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 Liude British Refrigeration Company Limited, ' 35 Queen Victoria street, B.C. ; ani Lower Shadwell, E. ; Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. ■DORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers op and Dealers m all kinds of Uainv- Goods SPECIALTIES] THE MIRRORT ~~~~ HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Litetury, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Pub Tarace, Ru8»ell Street Melbourne. Art Needlework FANCY REPOSITORY;. $MRS ADAMS|j 1 S now showing some nice designs m I Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene.New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silke, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Fringes, Braces & Smoking Caps, Ready for working. i China Glass and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. . 1 Agent for Mesdames Weigel ! and Butterick's cut paper patterns and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mr W. F Thompson, SURGEON -pt E N TIS T, URGE ON JL'ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Nebly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 b). -13. O E V M O U R SUBGEON 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 uch materials as patiants prefer. Par culara given on application. Consulta on free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas) adim n stered whe nrequired. Attendance oa.m. to 6 p.m. " 15 CoiQJtso Street, Ciirihtchubch.



(By App intment to His Excellency the Eftrl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Bfr&\ M f!\ \v.Z.IHDUBTBIAL<MSIR& ▲ i ' I M #JjL\ %" The blending it entinlT •!»«• L I 6cLS # iAfI»3L % ded to by Mr. Nelwn VommVL V». V 1 VW M flweL'sotiy % who U a Tatter of pwt «^p«rl : M I*iMtt\ \ •Be*' «nd hu hu * ■V«tal • t r, ,r m /LejM^^\ m trailing m the art." m, IN iHt m /nJIrfSCPV m timahu biiaia; 11"^ M #,o: LEffiSffiSJ ia\ m superior to anvthinf we vlN^ # /«» - J^S^^. *\ %"Mr.Nd«on itapre- though S JT PRICES: ■COPIED S^^Cs\^iMo\ A^^i 2/- 2/4 BY all #fIM^ V'V'- : '-"- -1- -rjtwS»S\2/8 3/ ---i TL M. CAEBON", 'agent, AN), SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS I SiEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS "FOT* CHILDREN CUTTIgNfGJ TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested m all parts of the rvorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensire sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m 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 genuiue :— Ist.—ln every c^o the words JOHN STEED'MAN, 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 Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. ' 3rd—-The name, Steedman, 13 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 la l^d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 0' " 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARJNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c; f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOECtE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYEKS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also ; prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN ' STORES, Wesfe Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, RULLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pubs Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN P> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b xno 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THE3E BLENDS (l 2s \ f 2s 4d \lf 8d \/) 3s \ CROWN)) [( EAGLE ;) [« ixhibitionft J qIUB )) \\ per lb. y \^ per lb. if V per lb. J V per lb // One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO H. ZANDER



NOTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursuit of game or OMi or wise on she Riversdale Estate on md '.fter this dV* will be prosecuted. J Tt WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties for the season m Ladim' Hats 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 ' kmks. New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New ■Prinbf''and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NKW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT s. w. mm & co, | EAST STREET JO EPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. 4-' " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» 'ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS" THIS very popular Establishment ooi. tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. rTITtA~N ■ S~P ARE N T BLOCK ICE* X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus ever pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick." FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAzER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, IBeltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Feejb. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR S. B. SEYMOTJE, SURGEON -DENT IST, of CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be onsulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST* O. Thornton Dudley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Sireet, Christchurch 1 have sums of «"o.iey to lend on good security Ft low rates o nterest. Several Farms for Sale Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bron?« Medallist for Watchmaking, 1 London, 1887 __.- ( AYW AYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at moderate prices, 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 m Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Levers m Hunting Cases dust and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches o every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gliding. All Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WA HMAKER, &c, EAST STREE iiSi *TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat m any quantity A.t ITitf lie^t MarJcet Kates ROLLITT & CO. 1221



Public Notices ASHBtfß'ivN "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY Ttfß R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the . standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. They are easy to take and gentle m operation. ; 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 eos tiveness, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism j 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 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. Ayjbb and Co,, Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors, / YOCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE S PILLS, FOR LIVER , COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS 0 FOR HEARTBURN COCKLES PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIPtTYI COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YKARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2s od, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine* Vendors througho -c Wortf T7l L I X I R TT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLD&. This wonderful preparation is tho pro duct of experiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients hare been carefully selected and proportioned bo as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Tit«. ' If your chest is weak, or you seeni in clined to be consumptive with a libfcie cough now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitas is sold m Bottles at Is 6d nd 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most bemists.