THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN THT3RSI»Y ATJOTTST 13, 1891.

Printed and published by the Abhburkn Publishing Company, at their registered printing oifico, Burnett Street, Ash burton, THURSDAY August 13, WW



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Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. TTAVING Just Completed Extensive 1...! Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rapidly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Preiaises, where we will carry on in conjunction with our . GPOCFJELY& CROCKERY B¥SINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look nej-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, Cruin Trays and Biushes, Kettles, — Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron,-rEna melled and Tinned Saucepans, Boilers and Tinware, ; Kerosene Stoves, Lamps in great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shevels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatßfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating ; &«,,, &c. ; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs.. .., . ' All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs, All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. txjp* Satisfaction is our Motto* *^| Stephens Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE. D O G S. MANY years since we had the .pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOG'S BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compouisds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingrt clients which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t: I be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain doujble the quantity of nourish ment that is to* be found hi the flesh, thus "farming he best and most successful food ifor dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped:— "Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid,} SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G OLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yo*k, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA BPEAKFASTj BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel, selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many henry doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may bfi bulH «p until strong enough to resist even tendency to diseaoc Hundreds of subtle' maladies are floating aroundjue ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We maj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well fufcified 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 CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND., ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILT? ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancked Street Ashburtos rilO 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, on 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 lees sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent  , 6or longer periods at 5£  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. jTt. Kingston, WILLS STEEET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES. ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corueliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Claphara Com' mori, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S.; Brixton, all of London' and has also gained a good reputation in the Colony. Our specialty is /well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be bserved :•— 1. A uhoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply; turning back the clinch in drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left in the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting in a regularly attended foot. And in a healthy foot where there are no simptons of navicular disorder, tqe sole should not be cut. ,'....■■ 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearf-ul lever upon the tendons The nails should be driven level &nd uni form, and only on the toe side of the ineide quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate * weight of the body being sustained there. There is nocompariso r points of qualit between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mperted andit should be insisted upon that they be uofc uwd in tie •pJoov! i



GEORGE JAMESON WOOL, GRAIN, AHD GENERAL MERCHANT, ■ ■ * HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUI K)AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES. *"■••"" iQ« * "" ■"" I>R Vl\ WPE§~AII Sizes. -A-Q-ETSTT FOR- - ' THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING; CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND. *JLITTLE'S /\ Fluid Dip /^Y Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). g (POISONOUS), MR. BELCHER, °f ,#l|7Tll:'g\Mß. C- J- HAEPBR, • Kmapoi (writing August, g Caxvteibury Eunholder, ' J890) :~" Found Sheep^-^ (writing June, 1890):-^ Dipped with Little's jf 7)riCA "found the powd« Bald produced liiba. g $&^L,Wf$ \Httle trouble to mixj «ore wool each g tr^ ?\ Vwaa very effective; (which fetched M gjr?% X?"Tr*\ !>?VV leftthe wool in good per lb. more) than gf j4«^ ** >V condition; «afer the wool of g' \ 3--.-. -^fcthan other poi \h^- d / wain in Vlrool at° l\ s V»«op- g ■■.. vk besides being • #/MR. GILLANDERS,of SouthlaadiV^ cheap'" ifi) g- I (writing March, ■ 1890), said:—Two y ears I (e)! /* >r m' I n he'; clipped a flock of about I V \0« gW\ 20 '000 8h ™P> P*rt with Little's Fluid ja\ Q^J g fl^V *»d the rent with other Dips, and each IM^ B^?^ g \ year found the Sheep dipped with /..-tB ## T |Ai ,\ Little's Fluid produced i T ..!, ,\* g -LltllC S V more u . oo i per ji eece than / Little B■% : /FLUID DIP N. the other Sheep. WOER DIP\ y (NON-POISONOUS).^^^r -^^ (POISONOUS). LOCAL AGENT, GEO. JAMESON. 4SHBURION AND RARAIA, M*.—l Gallo" of Fluid or lllbs >t rowder, makes 100 Gallom S DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMY KOBERT lUREAY PRACi'iCAL WA'i'CH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATiS of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, <fcc. . •■■;:,• JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold arid Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad;es'and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees &C. &C. " • ■ '- • . ■ • • ■■■ ■ • ■ .: Al J Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 2; .SIUC TRUST 4pg. OFFJCE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Ofhce of New,Zealand offers great advantages to its elien \ including State guarantee against-the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following comparison ot/busine.33 between bhs years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made:— • - '..'''' „ , . 1879-80. 1889] Cash receipts ,„ ... ... „ .., £41,813 .„ £183,336 1 otal transactiona, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Skcttritiks- General Investment Account ... ■ ... ..;, £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ...I £2,655 ... £245*839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... 172 , '258 Probates and trusts ... ... 14 ». 30 Wills provisionally accepted ... ... ... 1 ... 42 Letters received ... ... 2,122 '.". lO,.""!] Utters despatched .» ... 1,432 13^003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. *TIT E ARE LAKDINGI fiX "OIAKf [AND JULETRAE j Bed Clover White Clover Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY;AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT|LOWEST CURRENT HATES. —FOR SALE DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT FBIEDLAIDER MQI



FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN AN Opportunity offers to obtain vne or Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terins, Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stopsj 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the' Manufacturers at: considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and " Guar dian Office. ; . ■ ORIZA PERPOJIERY. ;j; 11, Place tie la Madeleine, Paris,; T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j "~~ ~~' ■ , - * Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best sbap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scentted (rose, green and *vhite)i .; ; Savon-Oriza* Velonte, exquisitely jei? fumed for the toilet and baths. f i Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No. £, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality.; rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. ' Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water" with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-dife 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, : 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. : Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the,skin, . removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de .Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. 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 1 Ess-Oi-iza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quitp a nosegay of violets, Ess^-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou'J <|uefcofthefl<.wf!t j



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THOS. S6ALY, i OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting afc Reduced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oons..st ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and i o\v offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. AH the scrts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or in any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense -luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and snail, if required, be placed afc the disposal of customers to assist in their selection. 140,000 MACROCAKPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than 550,000 ForestTrees Including Pinus Insignia, one and two years, LarchJ Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb ; and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and thu trade! 1 THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, A SHBURTON" r^iOTJNTY HVNTJDIiCB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August £1, 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. 0. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Roilitt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales— R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicappek—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 1.5 sovs ; second horse to reeeive 3 sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Af>hburton County Hunt Club. Maiilen riders allow ed 71bs. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, os. About two miles; ovev eight flights of hnrrllcs, about 3ft. Gin. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to re ceive 5 sovs from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOadvs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-fjnarters of a mile on the flat. ; 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never-won :an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About tw6 miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 sovs; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 sovsj the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 sovs. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles in Iront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 sovs. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights. About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse ves the right of refusing any entry, and in the event of bad' weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any loHger period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted afc least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders in all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden in colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New-Zealand Grand National Steeplechase. Rules will be adhered to. r ■ ■ ■ NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be in writing, and accom~ paniea bij feu, name, age, ani description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be in the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights wi be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances ■must be made to the Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. "point to point steeple- I - CiIASE. The Annual Point to Point jSteeglecliase, for a Trophy value 10 sovs, given by-the Club, will be hecll on MONDAY, August 21. Entrance, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, "■Ashburton,' j by 12 o'clock ou'tho d-iy of the RaceT-v' \ ' ' t. J. FOOKS, '- -, $10? Hop- Secretary,



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MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christcliurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.mu, 6.20 p.m. j and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m"; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m-, 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, ind Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ash ton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. 5 Flemingfcon, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything ol value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. i Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged one'shilling.