The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2346

ASHBURTONV MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1891

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public iNuuces TpOR COUGHSrcOLDS"^ -L Asthma, Influenza, Coiuumptfom &c. , "XT'" AY'S Compound Essence of LinJ 1 St" see(* Aniseed, Senega, Sqail, f J-Olu, etc.^ with Chlorodyne. TT' AY'S Compound, demulcent expect XX. torant, for Coughs, colds and ehes complaints T^ AY'S Compound, for Coughs *nd iX Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific iulNeuralgia etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc if INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS X •. an agreeable aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for. brocc .. \ ■-) articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England r TTOR the Blood is the Life-Clark 8 worM I. 1 famed Blood Mixture; warrautedto cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, arid 11s each by chemijta and patent liieulcine vendor- everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Cour.lies Ding Co., Lincoln Engl^Ti , pOWKLS 1 PENNYROYAL AM) ? STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J^d to 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vcn " dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES. DRUG r. CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. . Beware of unita tions j \NE box cf Clark's 841 Pills is war" ' h ranted to cure all discharge* from the urinary organs m either sex," (acquired ov constitutional), {/ravel ana pair, m tfie back. Guaranteed fi-se from. mercury. Sold m boxes 4 Od each, bj . ail chemists and j)at3nt medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland = Counties Drue; Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. BLINCARDS !" IOI?LN rE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy ot Medicine of :.:..(■'.;, are especially recommended >y '•he Me-:ljcil 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"7 Druggists and Chemists through ; ut the (Jolonies TZEATIKGS LOZENGES JZEATINti'S LOZENGES r/EATUG'S LOZENGES JZEATIXG'S LOZENGES  I/EATIN-CTS LOZENGE I/EATINGS LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout th . World, m any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. Therein 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 m small tins. IJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY IJNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY 11 Any Doctor will tell you " there is no better Cough Medicine thaa KEATING'S LOZENGES. One gives relief. If you suffer from cough try them but once; they nvill cure, and they mill not injure your health ; they contain only the purest drugs ■skilfullj combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. PATIi'S lOlli! TABLETS 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 fa especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins by all Chemists] PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KSATING, London Export Chemist and DruggistJ THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTpLON is an Infallible remed • JL 1 for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEO:Rn#B PASTE OF E'PI.NAI A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists' 28, Rue Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and (Jo. : (Jfexfc Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND JEWEL LFRS. Lowest Chiustchur^h Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEA.NEDand pTS guaranteed 12 months. tj OEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal JL Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap And guaranteed. A. SPECIALTY.—Rotherams EngVsh Lever EXPRESSLY made to OUAOWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. EverA" desciip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1 2+2 Next Bank of New Zealand,



Punctual.. H£r T^ /CRAIGHEAD, , 06 XL., V^/RAIGHEAD, TTTT A I' _ ' 00 RR SSS T fA A I p_ 0 O R R S T A A I i, L OORR S T AA A I LOO RR SSS TAAIt, O O R R S T A AIL 00 R R S T A A I |I___L 00 B R SSSfI TANCR_3D STREET, AS HBURTON, iTHEDOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Ibi Pope ~\ITISHES to inform her.many friends V.V 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— ** Tti c Style " Price 3d Monthly. THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT. Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat in any quantity At HigrlieNt Marl.ct Rates ROLLITT &' CO. ' 1221 Sharplia, Yinceit <& Co SAWMILLER AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, jSKBINGBURN. 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, Splitor 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 AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND Y4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAYELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, FURNITURE ' and Picture Frames mr»de to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Clegg's erambulators. A'so f WIESNi^R PI/LNO3. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING T«E T ABGEST OP NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINERY E R SHOWN ASHBURTONj A. ORR.



HENRY ZANDER -SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT— T BEG to intimate to the farming com _L 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 £3003 and'to carry thisout successfully, I have re-iiiarked the old Stock to MfOIISIIira Ml PRICES :..■■■ i: ■ t so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage v 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, Gunpcwder, Pouches and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Rccappers, 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. Ransnme's andHornsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron in all sizes, Orb brand Cement (Knight, Bevan and Co. J, Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming and 1 Garden Tools, General Station and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugara, Wines an? Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Beer. I am well stocked with all requisities 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. HENRYZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT I 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- TAYLOR & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne \ RE prepared to undertake Sales o -TjL- 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 A.bsenteesrepreseuted insurances effected liarge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. SMITH'S PREMTFR UIHEAT n^ESSING. REMIER IfHEAT IJRESSING. 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 FAVORITES Moat popular and effective dressing for the prevention of SMUT, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, etc. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLI 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 PREMIER WHEAT DUNG Is sold in packets sufficient for eight bushels, and in bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full * and most simple directions for use. 3JU7



Public Notices* YOURJVIONEY CANNOT be bettor Invested than ir purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane ano Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, tc any address, postpaid: lßottleEduca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, I potEqcalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full direction* for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemane and Sons ECUALYPTI and no other. Wh«h le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send for circulars* TCEMA X I N G AXT> REFRIGERATION On the Lin4e 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, •l_for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. f^jjMerapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions] Dry Air Befrigerators 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. I "DORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS] CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers op and Dealers in ALL KINDS OF JDairv Goods j SPECIALTIES. THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social 1 Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Pub Terace, Rus*elJ Street, Melbourne. Art INeedleworlc AND i FANCY REPOSITORY. ADAMS {g 1 S now showing some nice designs in I 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 T^ENTIST, URGEON JL/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m, Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbbly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 o* j3. io c y m o v r SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth j 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 pationts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas] adimns'eredwhenrequiretf. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchurchi



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) I 4§K YQUR iBOOEH FOR .4 *c _r' I%fr / \c*rfc__ & jL 'B k \ Bhll B /B\. \».Z.H»DTrsTRIAtOAZETT_, * • % 1 Vaai iff /JsL\ %"■ The bleniline is entirely tt^arh (. I HcLS # ,i_S»SSi. % ded to by Mr. Nelson Watelf. V- v 1 VWlf /y fflfNfecs-oHe % who is a Taster of great expert _§r i^S^f^rK % ence, and has had a tpecial •>• ri ii- M m Mms%m\ % tracing in the art." » IN iHt _# fHjkimX\ \ TIMARtT HIRALB* J* __ fc . m g r eT!WiFii^T >l\ % ""''his firm deaervea the «up« H^'^N _-w k V. _fir / J4&U.4 V * port of all purchasers otTea 'ORl_V# / r^ikfeti^A %as the article they oßer,ls . rlt >*» Jf /,O l>CCTJ'is\ % st! pcrior to anything *• ' # /<£ OlS^M^^ UhUseeninthiiCotony. vV^' # /f r«_Mih >\ % prk"- ■' vl *V>* # /<S* xte^'Svix -?\ m" Mr. Nelaon it a pro _,mN Jr #/? f 6? rf? ~sW~l v\ >__ feraJomd Taster and Otv*^ _T /^ "vX m Blender." THOUQH M«rd^ PRICES: COPIED i^^^^OliPll"'^^ "HJ- 2/4 ' by all M(Ms\Tr~: ! '*---^faiJß\2 8 3/ --#. Np^fe#; • w ____^_fs^ x„„ it „T-____ri mit •• ~-r*T___te!ft__ra£n___B />£P *0. H. M- CARSON, AGENT AN], SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS SIEEOMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR; child ken cutting. teeth. caution to purchasers; ,_—. _. - The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts of the nrorld 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, Avithout which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every o,r« the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each sing's Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John I Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. , 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two* EE'S. j 4th.—-The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. j Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at la l|d and 2a 9d each. • Kempthorxe, Prosser and Co. NevZealand Fire and firie Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 0' 1859 capital—one million. premier 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 GEOME JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN 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 I GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN _tt> and lib PACKETS. 2ft> FANCY CANISTERS and 51b &»o 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDSJ ■ -^^"^x X'^% /7^^\ /'^' ,: fY 2s \v f2s 4d vx /■ 2s 8d / 3a \ ( CROWN)} ft EAGLE \ JMxhibitionk A CLUB )) \y p «r lb. j/ \^ per lb. J V per lb. Jf \ Per lb J '^==^y^ 's^^^y x^^&-' One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR & CO H. ZANDER



N' OTICE.— Anyone found Trees passing in pursuit of game or otfwwise on the Riveradale Estate on vnd *-f*w this ditu xpill be prosecuted, •r R WILLIAMS. River dale, 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 ' loaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghamsand Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOuDS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT & I ALCORN A Co., EAST STREET JO EPH GILLOTPS ST EEL PENS ARE THE BEST. " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RADLWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sto -.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. TRANSPAR*ENT BLOCK ICE MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly lib 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA.ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. I ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. j Catalogues Post Free. II J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF | CHRISTCHURCH, j WILL VISIT ! ASHBURTON ". i ; n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST* ■ C Tl_orato_iL JDuclley ■ LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT ! i6l Hereford Street, Christchurch ) I have sums of »"o.iey to lend on good ■security pt low rates o nterest. Severa Farms for Sale j Carter'H Celebrated i . . ibip m FOR SALE _T_ SEALY !<SB COJ Andrew Black \ WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bron7« Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 ALWAYS 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 in .Marble and other designs. Rotheram's 1 'English Levers in Hunting Cases dust and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye , Glasses to suit all sights. Watches of 1 I every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and promptly ! repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gliding. All Work bone on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, ' WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREE



__ Public Notices __ GUARDIAN dunedin"agency TUTR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed our gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AVERS mi_i_s. Supply the need of a prompt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, liver and Bow els. Tbey 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 j climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cee 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 impHiity of the blood. Un like other cathartiw, 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 fco travellers, sailors, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by De. 3. 0. AtBR and Co., Ldwell, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. ELIXIR TTITi V _?0R COUGHS AND COLDS. j This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever •ffered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit aH these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of EUxir Vitae 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 Vitse will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitas is sold in Bottles atl»6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most' I Chemists. PILLS, ~ FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLES PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR AClPirY'j fOCKLE'S PILLS. | IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. la boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4a 6d, lis and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho »c *VrVrl«*