The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2329

ASHBURTON": FRIDAY, MARCH la 1891

PRICE : ONE ; PFNJNSY,



' f- * Putitifo'iNjffices j*j ifT'OR COUGHS; COLBS JD Asthma, Intiueiusaj .Consumption KAY'S Compound EMe^bf Lin' seed Aniseed, ISenefqf SqujH, I Tolu, etc., with Chltoodyne. •'■■<f I TRAY'S Compound, demulceiifrexpect X\. tornnt, for Coughs, cokta and ones complaint^ , . • - -- .< i£ AY'S Compound, for. Cougks and V Colds is equally serviceab'a for Horses and Cattle.' ' * ; ' KAY'S Tic Pills, Rspecifio'iji»'dun»l«i» Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc [ INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS IJ an agreeable aperient. '* piOAGULINB^ Cenienb for brow VV articles. -■ ■ ..'•■.- "- Sold Everywhere. Manufactory^ IQnglftDd TjX>Rthe Blood istheJife^wKs worlt Sj famed Blood Mixture,, warrantedto cleanse the blood from.all iinpuritifs from whatever causes arising.- jFor n^roful a scurvey, skin and blood diseases, nnd sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of .testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d. and lip each by chemists and patent medicine vendor* ,ey«jrwhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln^^wl Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln KpgJfV"' mOWELS~~PENNYItOYAL HsD 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing isymptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]^d to 2s 9d, of all ChemiKts'.an&'-lfytenb'^i^jcine Van dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES *QRUGr CO., Lincoln, England. Wholoisfte of all the Wholesa'e Houses. ; Beware pjf/imita tions NE box cf Clark'slßlrW!lß 48, war ■ hranted to ,cui*e all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex, (acquired or constitutional)} grlvel and p.tin m the back. - Guaranteed -ietii from mercury.' Sold m boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors; The Lincoln and Midlai 4. Counties Drujj Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TT^EATING'S POWDEU decoys IV BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHti, BEETLES, and all otl.». r inßects, while quite KarmTesS* to domestic alihnals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly c^iri m application. See the, article you purchase is "KEATING'S,? as imi tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sojd m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,b> all Chemists "- BLANCAROS- * lODINE OF IRON p|T T q A FPROVED by the Academy ol'Medicine a*, of Pai'ia, are especially recommended >y Medical Celebrities of the World for scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, «tc), 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, oat the Colonies KEATINGS POWDER, KEATING S POWDER, KEATING'^ POWDER ■ KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. :' : KEATING S POWDERI ? fBUGS, FLEAS " KILLS { MOTHS, BEETLES 4 .MOSQUITOK . HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. ' HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ?BUGS» ; ' FLEAS t - ' ivILLS {MOTHS, BEETLES^ i . . . IMOSQUITOESr| but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying, fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet ! dogs. * ''■' •; •■ '-— The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold m Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WpRM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both appearance and taste, furnishing amos 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 m Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOM A S KEATI^O, London. !■"? ~ ■ ■ v.:- — THE -LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. H~I JpLON is an Infallible remed JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. OF EPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists 28, Ru?i Taitbout Parts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND T JEWELLERS- Lowest Christchur"h Prices as.usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and . CT guaranteed 12 months. l Q IJEBBLE, Panlascopic, and Crysta XT Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.— Rotheram's EnglisF I Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUF OWJ ORDER. The best and most reliabl' timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery rwi de up or neatly repaired 1. SALbK AND CO., ► 2t2 Next. %nk New Ze*Und



i BEEDB._ BEJHIDB. I VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEEIHPOTTOES,— Including "THE BEAUTY OP BATH;" . Which last season produced on Mr ' DomsitTT'B land, Tmwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. T7UFTY Pounds (6011*) of " The Beauty _L' of Bath" Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bam of Superb Potatoes. A. W. KANRELL FRUITGROWER, &c , ASHBURTOK.: G- W. TAYLOE&CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Buubfchol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated *.bsenteesrepresentedinsurancos~offected liarge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. SAWMILLEBS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPIBINGBURN. XX-^VE erected large Sawmills at i. 1 Alford Forest, and can now'fcupply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any : size m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to patters as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, arid orders will be executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, cr by rail from Sprinqburn to any part of the district. \ The Mills are within 1J miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS &ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE DEAF A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey m the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to forward a description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as tonishing cures have lately been eftetccd by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mel bourne MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES KO BB S, HA RT, AN D CO., Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, ' Locks for all purposes : 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, <l ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharnclift'e Works,- Arlington street London N] — : L_ j W. J. BUSH AND CO, "DISTILLERS and IMPORTERS or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT I ESSENCE?! SOLUBLE ESSENCES \ For Aerated Water Manufacturers, j Extra (Super Lemon, Avhich is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial j Qualities. ■ j FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne &c. Artillery Lane, London Works- Ash Grove, Hackxet. tiSiTGBS TB K£LEO«BH* J^ di 3 1 hotild P»»»W8 tr-9 jS@s?"jA W»u-Krtown and Buo- S M MIMWi fWllTl 12^^^^ wmmk ooirmbTAnoii, W^H Him Id *«*•/**■>



I ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers or VC7LCAN PAINT SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extena.oa . l ef fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well . furnished 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 m the respective Depart ments by at least £3000 and to carry thisoub successfully, I have re-marked the old Stock to ASTO\ISIII\(iLV W, PRICES go 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. 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 rhe increrae of cost m the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's and Hornsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Jron m all sizes, Orb brand '"dement (Knight, Bevan anil Co.), Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming and Garden Tools, General Station and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugars, Wines antf Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lagrr Beer. I am well stocked with all requisities for Threshing Machines, viz. :—BestEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, Valkoline. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packing (m sheet and round. I have always for SALE,— Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and | Chickwheat. !■ ■ HENRY^ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT ...... iJSM> . ■ . 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. "TJIXTRAORDINARY / IHEAP' SALE ALE FOR ONE MONTH AT - ~ •■■■ ANDREW ORRS. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6| for 6d per pair. Ladifts' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vesta a Is 6deach. |gjg Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s. very good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per y*>rd., 30 doaen Girls' Nignt Dresses at is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c.» &c. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORE/ HOLESALEt & REIAII DRAPER



Public Notices. YOUR_MONEY /"^ANINOT be better Invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemanb and Son a Eu«alypti Remedies For a Postal- Note or 22a 6d the foLdwing remedies wilt be senk, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid:—-IBottle Educa lypfci Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full* directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colkmane Htd Soks ECUALTPTI and no other. WhoK le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 CashelSt., Christchurch. Where orders are to be sent Send , for circulars' ! ESTABLISHED, 1818. i "pORTER BLANCHAREi'S SONS CONCORD, N.H., U.S.A., Manufacturers op and Dealers m ALL KINDS OF Dairy Goods SPECIALTIES. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car rier*, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818. T C E MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression of Anhydrous Ammonia.) , , ; For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. r SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP 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 Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Queen Victoria street, E.C. ;an 3 Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HERCULES UAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not to. cd it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, kc ASHBURTON " MAIL," DUNBDIN AGENCY, MR R T« WHEELER' Stafford Street* Dcnedin ■CAAS been appointed Ocr Agent, an wi 1 be able to Arrange Terms with Ad i tisers for Contract dvert.sen entB 1



(By App intmcnt to His j£xc«U«ncy the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOOB SaOGEiJ FOR IwO / v^ty • B. Plf\ # /J\ \n.Z.IKDTTBTBIALOA2WI* ,1 ' I YAM W #A\ %" The blending is entirely «•«!- Q-. T. I BOiS # li#^wi%i " % ded lo by Mr. NeUon hianefc yk » M VWf fW££&2£K %<<rb© it a Taster of great wperi- riOSITWri. % enc?> *n4 ha* h»* • ■VMi'i IN THE j^3SlS£^V m TIMAWr HIBAID. I j| ■ . #fT§Wwßpi\ m "Thisfirm det«rv«ith4«i^ rl/VV r% t VJ # / JaBBSL V m P«rtof«ftpurch«»er«o<T«| rLJ XL*' # / nREQSSn«A m■» the article th«y o6v ■ mitt #MM^VflViSkk v*m fOpcriOr 10 Mjlliin(fw» t M^m vJHJEQ^HfIHLr *v\ ' OAV6 SOMI 111 UllVvOTHljr* THOUQH McJ^^^^S^t^s^^ 1^91 m H. M. CAESON", ..,, ,___ . -i'- AGENT, I _ANI. SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL BTOREKEEPEBB SIEEPMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILBKEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive 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, feds ifc 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 :— tirJ! l«^ n'eTel!y-c*?c worc*s JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, I^AL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on'the Gbvernniient Stamp affixed to'feacfc packet. 2nd.—Each singls 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.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is lid and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLIShTd' " 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CHRRBNT RATES GEOKCtE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON WHEAT WHEAT "WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRALN on Farmers^ account m our NEW GRAIN STORKS, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, RULLITT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton | GREGG AND COMPANY. Puce Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN p> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b am> 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. afi. 2s 4d ff 2s 8d ' \ // ■ 3s N\ !(i EAGLE J {( Fxhitition ft // CL ub )) \\ per lb.|# V per Ib. f) \ per lb /] One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO. AND H. ZANDER



NOTICE.— Anyone found Tress paasing m pursuit of game or •fch*rwiiie on ehe Riversdale Estate on i*id <-f tar this d"4*;«» will be prosecuted, .r. R. WILLIAMS. Rivet dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. TIT E have now opened the latent novel- VV ties for the season m Ladies' Hate and Bonnets, m the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, xfcc., procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, : New Dust Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Print* and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NKW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL E A ELY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W; ALCORN & Co, EAST STRE E T .. n JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. 11 Though imitated by many surpassed by none , ♦ LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu -.ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment cot timies to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. fpRA NSP A R EN~T~ BLOCK ICE- X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs 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, Selfczogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. I Catalogues Post Fmsje. If J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU RTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST ~~ C?. I'fiArrttoii I)tulley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT ■ i6l Hereford Street, Chrißtchurehi I have sums of money te lend on good security Pt low rates of nterest. Severa Farms for Sale Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze 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 Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, &c * A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble aqd other designs. Rotheram's English Levers m Hunting Cases dust and damp proof. Spectacles an Eye Glasses to suit all sights.. Wahes of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c., accurately and pomptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. Am. Work done on this Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EASTSTREET- Carter'n Celebrated TURNIP SIS FOR SALE



ARBBURIvN "" GUARDIAN dunbdibTagincy MR R T WHEELER, Btaffor t, Dunedin has been appointed our Af«nt, and will be 1 able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise \ ■ AVERS PILLS. Supply the need of a prom pt \safe, and reliable family medicine--the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bow els. They are easy to take and gentle m operation ; and their pecu ar coating of sugar and other preserva tire materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures then against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel ncr any other injurious drug, and for coa tiveness, rick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are ' UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia, rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great benefit m colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other oatharties, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakenings the stomach and Ibowelt. As an after °d inner pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA * and sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invuluihle to travellers, sailors, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared ,4»y Dk. .T. C. ATBRand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Sold by Drsgtfistsand Medicine Vendors. *TB L I X I R TT I T Is FOR OOUGlife AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five ears, and has been judged to be without •xceptbn the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully •elected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If yoar cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vifce will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your caeit is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vit& will work wonden m your ease. Elixir Vita: ia sold m Bottles atls6d »nd 2s 8d each. All Grocers and most Chemifits. /^IOGKLKS PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS . FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLES PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIDITY] COCKLE'S PILLS, |IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at In lid, 2s M, 4« 6d, 11« and 225. I At all Medicine Vendors throughout ~e World.