The Ashburton Guardian.

V^ X. NO 23317

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PRICE : ONE PENNY



I Public Notices j TTioircOUGHS, COLDS ' j -*- >^sthma, Influenza, Consumption I &c. I TZ~AY'S Compound Essence of LinJ IJ-V seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Xl Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. - ; A ST'S Compound, demulcent expect torant, fox Coughs, colds and dies complaints ijj^AY'S Compound, for Coughs and V Colds is equally serviceable for , Horses and Cattle. ; KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeur»lgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I T INUM CATHARTICUtf PltlS OA-J an agreeable aperient. ' . <■-!.. OAGULINE,— Cement for brow articles. . Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England "ITOR the Blood is the Life-Clark s world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse i.he blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For seroful a scurvey, skin and blood disease 3,: and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s Cd. and 11s each by chemists and pnicni mculcirie vendor*'.everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and;' Mid land Counties Drug Co., LincoJn Englr,-» r r owi :ls' ~ pennyroyal" A*>d J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct dl irregularities, .and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is j£d to 2s 9d. of all Chomists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOI^ and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUQ' S. CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Who lesa'e Houses. Beware ofimita tions ' ' rj t f~\NK box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ' hranted to cui-e all discharge!* | from tho urinary organs, in either sex, (acquired or constitutional), gravel aha p.jii. in "ibe back. Guaranteed ie2e]itom. mercury. Sold in boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The LincoJn and Midland Counties Drue; Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. -, T^EATLNG'S POWDER" ditroya* XV BUGS, FLEAS, MOTH&, BliETLlflS, and all otU v insecis, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the succe&s of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly C l-nn in application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, -6d, Is, apd 2s 6d *Ach,bj all Chemists BLANCAKDS lODINE OF IRON T } JT T q A PI*ROVED by the Academy ot' Medicine ■ti. of I'aris, are espseially recommended >y Ll\e Medical Celebrities of the Woiifd^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^ out the Colonies ' KEATING S POWDER, KEATING S POWDER. KEATING'S POvVDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER, KEATING S POWDER 1 (BUGS, FLEAS KILLS- MOTHS BEETLE^", f HARMLESS TO Ates^* ' HARMLESS TO ANIMALS^ BUGS' 3 FLEAS* ivILLS { MOTH* i BEETLES' w • . nj .Uosquitoesi but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS in FURS, and'every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. - T The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED- that packages of the genuine powder bear'the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS'! KEATING'S WORM TABLETS!? , KEATING'S WORM TABLETS: / A fcURELr VEGETABLE SWBBTAJEAT, Doth appoaranee and taste, furnishing a mos^ agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe ana mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, - Loadoii. THE LENITIVE ' PECTORAL SYRUP. Hlj^LON is an Infallible remed \ X' for Catarrhs, Bronchitis,* Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. . 7 It is for over Sixt\ Ybaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. ■■■-■' GEOitaiivs paste E P I°N A L ; A PECTOR.VL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of tha Thaoat and Chest. \H BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. ,REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemist* 1 u^:«ii 2g j RuE Taitboux Pabts. 'I. Salek and CiD. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS "■ AND JEWELL RKP. Lowest Chkistchurti Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and CTS guaranteed 12 months. ' O PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal Spectacles. Sights tested - free Several good second-hand Rothkrahl and Other English LEVERS very > cheap and guaranteed. • '.■.:>.•< A SPEClALTY.—RotheramVEnelish Lever E XPRESSLY made to OUF OWN ORDER. ;TI»«K»SS Hn4^j*|liAable timekeeper »¥jh«yerld..Jtfejy,descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1. SaL.X ANP CO., 2+2 Next Bank'bfKewZwAw}



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SAWMILLERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPSRINi&BURIN. HAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, ahd can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber aud 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 cai) be delivered by train, or at" the Mills, cr by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. ' , The Mills are within 1J milea of the | Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS A.ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. 10 TflE WORKING MM OF ASHBURTON COUNTYj TTTE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH •£ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 19 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice. FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, AfrrOHKLLS& TuRHER, j



THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Mrs Po fk 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 will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— ««T He Sty 1 c]" Price 3d Monthly, THF BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, )Morton's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. "IAMESIAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE \ :W VANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, I Opposite Harrisons Auctiox Mart, , TpIHINITURE and Picture Frames'; JU mide to order in any design at shortest notica. , Sole Agent in Ashburton for Olegg's erambulators. A^so WlEiNisiß PIANOS Sharplia, Ymceat &Uo



TOffDIT ARE CASH PURCHASERS [OF Seconds Wheat i-..n- any quantity At nitfrkoHt Marlcet Rates iROLLITT & CO. 2 121 Punctual. ! HXt TP i RAIGHEAD, 1 , 06 JJJ I RAIGHEAD, TTTT.. AIL 00 RK SSS ! ■ T ■A A I L 0 O Klt S I T ■ A A I I, 00 RR 3 T AA A I L 0 O II n SSS A AIL 0 O It B, S I T A AIL 0 0 It R S T A A I LLLL O 0 R R SSSS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



I ABSOLUTE ; PROTECTION AGAINST FIltE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains ejctena.oa of fire. I . ■ Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well' furnished 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 afa determined to JiRDUCE, my Large anP Varied Stock in the respective Depart ments by at least . j £3 OO ! | and to carry this out successfully, I ha\fe re-marked the old Stock to \ ASTilSlliraiOl PR!f^ so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage I to call at onde and judge for ~ \ themselves. ; | i ! GUNS! GUNS! GUNSI! « HOLLIS' BEST GUNS ! j Single and Double-Barrel, Breech anil Muzzle-Loading, I REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS!! AMMUNITION ! AMMUNITION j! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpcwder, Pouches and Masks-, Cartridge Belts, Reeappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. : The largest Stock of CROCKER^ and GLASSWARE (just completed ify various direct shipments) in Ashburton fo 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 andHomsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron in all sizes, Orb bra4d Cement (Knight, Bevan and Co.), Fenjb ing and Barbed Wire, Farming add Garden Tools, General Station and Famijy Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens laud Sugars, Wines an^ Spirits, Ales arfd Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. 1 A direct shipment of the finest German Laobe Beer. ■ I 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 Packing (in sheet and round. | I have always for SALE, — | Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and j Chickwheafo I HENRY^ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT aNJD DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— I Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company,. ■ Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. ft 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 A.bsenteesrepresented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OP ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES? \ HOBBS, HART, AND CO, Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON^ ENGLAND. Manufactories • WharnclifFe Works, Arlington street Union Nj



ASHBURTON "MAIL," ■ in - ■ i DUNEDIN AGENCY. MR R T WHEELER Stafford Street" Ddnedin JtIAS been appointed Oub Agent, an wi be able to Arrange Terms with Ad i 4 tiaera for Contract dvert^enentrf



TOEMA X I N G AND s REFRIGERATION Oh the Linde 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, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisionsj 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! Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. HEECULES UAKJNG POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who have not ii ed it, shonid ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, ke.



Publio Notices. YOURJMONEY CANNOT be better invested than in purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemann and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22e 6d the foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to i any address, postpaid: lßottle Educa- j lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment j 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 dona. See that you get Colemane and Soks ECUALYPTI and no other* Whok le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Caahel St., Christchurch. Where orders are to he sent Send for circulars* ESTABLISHED, 1818. p ORTER BLANCHARD'S SONSJ COKCORD, N.H., TJ.S.A., Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds op Uairv Goocl» SPECIALTIES Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Btttter Workers, Butter Pack , ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy ! Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Stjjnd for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.S A- Established 1818.



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) 4SK YOUR fiROCER FOR A ik \ 4°TS Bhr4 m. /j\ \ w.z.ihdustrial oazettr * ,1 ' I M ' /Jk\ m" The blendini? is entirely at»eiH ft L I BOiS # *«l^\i mdedtobyMr. Nelson Wmsett Vk, V M VW»r m ' Wf££M3£2M % "»ho is a Taster of great esperi* -^ M PWtWs\ % ence, and has had t special ... . r .. r M MJimmsQJk m training in the art." f IN iHE M /rTj3J«JI\ % TIMABU HEEALD. I- -. M AffSSriX %"Tjis firm deservet the sup l/\y f\ r^ i \l M m y^wwtJL \ m port of all purchasers of'Tet wII L< i # r*rffi 3u sTvs?^j\ mas the at tide they otter It < ri "* #^ LJB9 » SaLl «\ superior to anything «t M ' wv H«hEDm have seen in thwCoteby." . i bX^ ■ m ItS ' jJSSSS^^^ "^ m " Mr. Nelion to a pro- ; THOUSH JLm^^^M^^^^^^k PRICE-S:' •' H. M- CAESONT, 'AGENT, ANb SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS



GREGG AND COMPANY, Puce Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £tb and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b aud 101b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS =:!^ r sfZ^z*^ **■■'■- ->*, fi \ r 3s 4d \if 3a 8d \V if 3s \ (XRQWNIVf^ CLUB )) \\ pr lb. yj \\ per lb. // V per lb. II \ per lb // A- * y x- l jy X ■ X--' 4/ One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR & CO AND iH. ZANDERI



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AXE PKOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRATIS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN j STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Curresnt Rates, RO.LLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton



| STEEDMAN'S [SOOTHING POWDERS "FOB CHILD KEN CUTTING 1 TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.) HgThe value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large y tested in all parts of the'vorld, 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 o.w the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each singla Powder has directions for the dose, and the word 3, 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 Is l^d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosseb and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine InsuraSce Company ESTABLISHED* 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL i COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY f FIRE AND UfARJNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, \ THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOKGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON



O. TJiorntoii JJudley LANi>, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT i6l Hereford Sireet, Christchurch I have sums ef mtney to. end on good security ?t low rates o nterest. Severa farms for Sale - JMfe¥~ETacF WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. ! Bronza Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A7WA.YS 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, i&ct A large and varied stock of Clocks ins Marble and other designs. Itother m'se English Levers in Hunting Casesa duf and damp proof. Spectacles anh Ey Glasses to suit all sights. Waes o every description. . Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c., accurately and pomptly repaired and ad justed. First-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. All Work done on the Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET



Carter** Celebrated TURNIP WIN IUMIi Mvo FOR SALE Cf SEAL^- S& OO



" Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu -,ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS* T^HIS very popular Establishment cot- I timies to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. nfTRANSPARE^rBLOCK ICE- X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to I2in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAI'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. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E. ME S. B. SEYMOUE, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, ■ ■ •: '■■•■wm>- visit- A S H B U R TO N n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST'



VT OTICE.— Anyone found Tress 1, passing in pursuit of game or otherwise on che Riversdale Estate on •xnA '.fter this d-rti 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 Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Cheeked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NKW GOODS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S.I. ALCORN &Co, EAST STREET JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST.



ASHBURIvJS "GUARDIAN DUNEDTN AGENCY IIyTR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed par gent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise AYEH'SJ PILLS. \ Supply the need of a prom pt safe, and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bon els. They are easy to take and gentle in operation ; and their peiu ar coating of sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping. insures them against deterioration in all I 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 b enent n colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and imparity 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. Inv.klmbla fco tiuvjllsM, a-vilow, miner AVER'S PILLS ■. , • Prepared by Bk J. C. Aybr and Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. , Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. TH L I X I R "CT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five cars, and has been judged to be without '777, -I, 7 , ■ ■ '■ | exception the Best Cough Mixture ever Offered to the suffering public. The ingredient* 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 Vitss 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 Vitro will work wonders in your case. Elixir Vitas is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and Ss 6d each. All Grocers and most Chemists. /COCKLES PILLS, ~; Xj FREE FROM M OURY ER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLE S PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLE'S PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACIK^TYI COCKLE'S PILLS, |IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, IN USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, 11s and 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho .c World.