The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2347

ASHBURtON : TUESDAY, APRIL 7 1891

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public -Notices FORCOUGHS, COLDS : Asthma, Influenza, Consumption , T7"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin" •. XV. seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, I Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. FRAY'S Compound, demulcent expect Xj_. torant, for Coughs, colds and ches complaints KAiT'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceab'e for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in Neuralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J J an agreeable aperient. . /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broitc V J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England I TTlOßthe Blood is the Life-Clark s work! JP famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood fromall impurities from whatever causes arising. . For ecroful 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- everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid i land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Englf,*» ,' J A^w¥LS'~PFINOTROYAL AM) ! S STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I|d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen , dors. P-epared only by the LINCOLN aud MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG' CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware ofimita tions 7 \NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war " ' hrauted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel ana pain in the back. Guaranteed fine frond mercury. Sold in boxes 4 6d each, by t all chemists and patent medicine vendors. i Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BLANCARDS IODINE OF IRON DTT T C A PPROVED by the Academy ot Medicine <-"*■ of Paris, are especially recommended ry 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 ut the Colonies |f EATINGS LOZENGES TREATING*S LOZENGFB | T^EATING'S LOZENGES L^EATING'S LOZENGES. ; DEATING'S LOZENGES, £ BEATING'S LOZENGES ? "A Simple Fact about" KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sokL 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 UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY "Any Doctor will tell rou " there is no better Cough Medicine than 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 tins. ' kEATIMVS PIIU TiRLETS A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in i appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or j THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins by all Chemists] j PROPRIETOR : THOM A.s KE ATING, London. [■■• Export Chemist and Druggist] THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjMjON is an Infallible remed • JO for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORAIt-VS PASTE OF EPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thioat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REGNAL SONS kt.Co., Chemists/ 28, Rus Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AN JO _IEIWELL F.-RS. Lowest Christchurch Prices as usual. JTS WATCHES CLEANED and pTS t) guaranteed 12 months. «_l PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal bpectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and I guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.—Rotheram s English Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best- and; most reliable timekeeper in the worldl EverA" desciip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired _.. sajjgJ-: and c > lm Next Bank of New Zealand,



' Punctual.. i TT Xr TP /CRAIGHEAD X-L, 06 Jjy. V-/RAIGHEAD TTTT AIL 00 RR SS T AAIL OORRS * A A I L O O R R S T AA a! I L OO RR SSS T A AIL OORR T A AIL OORR T A A I LLLL 0 0 R S SSS; TANCEED STEEET, ASHBU R T O N. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Mrs Pope WISHES to inform her many friende 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. Sharplio, Yinceut & Co SAWMILLEFS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPRINGBURN, HAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planking to any size in Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to patterns as desired, Split or 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, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS, A.ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post promptly attended to. TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat IN ANY QUANTITY i At IXitfliewt Max*lcet Kates ROLLITT & CO. ' 1221 JAMES BAKER TIMBEE MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND VANCI GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrison s Auction Mart, FURNITURE and Picture Frames made to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton fcr Olegg's erambulators. Also' WIESNI3R PIANO 3. ANDREW ORR 13 NOW SHOWING THE TAFGEST <^TOCK OF NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING. AND MILLINERY E R S HO W N ASHBURTON, I A, ORE. I



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT— IBEG 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 ■ ments by at least i £3COO and_to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to j ABTOIISHIIIYIOI PljliS so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge fori 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. 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. Ransome's and Homsby'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 ani 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 j Packing (in sheet and round. I have 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's Emery Sharpening Stones. 3-. W- TAYLOB & 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 prompt. Land sales conducted. i . . sniTirs PREMIER UIHEAT nRESSING REMIER If HEAT URESSING. 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, ITHE 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 PiMIM WHEAT MMM Is sold in packets sufficient for eight bushels, and in bags containing suffi i cient for 80 bushels' of seed—with full « an'l most simple directions for use. 3JU7



Public Notices. YOURJMONEY CIANNOT be better Invested tfian ii 7 purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane an( Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d tho fol-owing remediei will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, t* any address, postpaid":-: lßottle Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointmem 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box* voic< Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap.f Ful directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita fcions. See thatyou get Colbmane ani Sons ECUALYPTI and no other Wh«l« le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent I Send for circulars" "TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) I i For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling -Sstablidiments, and all Icemaking and I Refrigerating Purposes. SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP ■i 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 Li»de British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ; anl I I Lower Shadwell, E. 1 Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818. T_)ORTERBLANCHARD'S SONS CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers in ALL KINDS OF Uairv Goods SPECIALTIES] THE MIRROK ~"~ HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY frice 3d, by the Centennial Printing and 'üblishing Company, Limited, Melbourne PubTeracf, Rus*eH Street Melbourne. ' A.x*t -Needlework AND FANCY REPOSITORY. $MRS ADA^Sfe 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 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. Mr W. F- Thompson, SURGEON "P\ENTIST, URGE ON J_yENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours—lo 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 vD. Jl3. O E V M 0 U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... ... ... 1868 Scale op 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 mad* with a view to strict economy, regulatec by such circumstances as cases present, oi uch materials as patients prefer. Par sculars given on application. Consul ta ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas} adim n stored whe nrequired. Attendance ' 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchurch.



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) 4.SK YOUR GROCER FOR The /Vow * Bti\ B /fc\ \h.Z.I«DT7BTRIALO__D_TO. _'.if I UAa M _f_ft\ % " The blendins i» eatinlv.M^a* H; L I BOiS # t£4*&\* % ded to by Mr. N«l«m Wt-MIL VK-. V M VW f JIRKSOM-? % who is a Tatter of great «mp*ri _F _N__mS?B\ % ence > and b«s had a tgwlal iki --HE _F _Lfl_iA-9_A %tn-_agint-«ari. n • IN IMb M /TBSXX m TIMAIV ÜBALS? |__ _rt_ _v _f r^FmvfSriX m" TMi *rm deaervM the tup- W>*_"\ m. t \l M M "-MmaSSSC V m portofßUßurch-ien«rr«a "OR L V f / fflffiftA %» the aitiele they etwia -r II •■* _V #0 ___SfcS*_sS_J «V m mperior to -tiTthing f~t _T "#« 1 Gi___fc_3_3D T\ m hav" m*o-* thitColeajr." vikV^ # ' _fe" j __B_§hE. w' MrN«<m *•»*?_ »_4^* # /<* oKCTSJgt »\ % fe-iional ,T««ec mi THOUGH B—m^*rrt^ESSSMT^ *\hJ\ PR,CES! copied _^^^vJo^rlilllm/^^m 2/-3/4 by all, /^aO^^^^^fl^yy^2/8 3/" H. M. CARSON, 'agent, AN]; SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS STEEDMAH'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOflj CHILDkEN cutting; teeth, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.) The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested in all parts of theT-orld 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 genuiue :— Ist.—ln every ca_c t'.e words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each singls Powder lias 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 la Ud and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISH!!) 0" " 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UIARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON ■ ' ' '-v " '"i . " WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJN 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 MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY ' Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN Jib and Ift) PACKETS. 2ft> FANCY CANISTERS and Sib aad lott> TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDSJ fl 2s N\ ff 2s 4d N > /^ 2s 8d /f 3s \ ■ CROWN]) (; EAGLE ;) {(inhibition)]// CLUB ]V \j. p<r lb. 'J \\ per lb. JS V per lb. fj \L per lb jj One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO ! m H. ZANDER •



VJOTICE.— Anyone found Tress ' > passing in pursuit of game oi otherwise on che Rive.rsdale Estate on md this dat*> will be prosecuted. •r 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 shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c. , procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust • leaks, Now 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. ALCOM <Ho, EAST STREET JOSFPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. *• Though imitated by many surpassed by none , LEVIATHAN 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. TRANSPARENT BLOCK TCE" MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201 bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus over pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin 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. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works , 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, P.E. C TJiornton .Dudley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of money to lend on good security pt low rates o nterest. Severa Farms for Sale '.. ■ . < Carter** Celebrated HIP II FOR SALE CTJ S_£Gjfi_.l_^ !<» CO ' ■ i I Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. ! Bronz* Medallist for Watchmaking, j London, 1887 A'jWAYS 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, Sec., &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-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. Al_ Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c. EASTSTREE^ ME S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WIIX VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST' /'



Public Notio3B ASHBURI\»JS "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY TICK R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AYESBt'S PILLS. Supply the need of a prom pt safe, ant' 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 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 A YE R '■* S FILLS Prepared by D». J. 0. AYERand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Id hy Druggists and Medicine Vendors, •COCKLE S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FORHEAKTBURN COCKLES PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACH?*_CY] WCKLE'S PILLS, jIK USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. In boxe#at Is l_d, 2s od, 4s 6d, lis and 225. ■ ■■• ' At all Medicine Vendors througho ,c WorW Tjl L I X I R TT I T M FOR COUGHS AJSTD COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five cars, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever •fered 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 Vitte will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem" in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitas will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitw is sold in Bottles at Is 6d »»d 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists,