The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL X. NO 2385

ASHBURTON: WEDNEBO^!_MAY : 'j2O L JB9I__

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.... .  Public Nouses TTUJR COUGHS, COLDS " ~ JJ Asthma, Influenza, Conuwatyitik «c. . ... -, , TT^AYS Compound E&enceof M§ ,J_\: seed. Aniseed, Sepega, Sqail, ! To^ete., with Chlopdyiif. TRAY'S Compound; deioulcent expect XV torant, for Coughs,' colds and ches complaints-' . " ' ' ",\ j^AiT'S Compound, for *n4 -LV Coldss is equally serviceable f« Horses and Cattle! - KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inHearftlgi* Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc ■"■ - " f INUM CATHABTICUM PILLi rVJ an agreeable aperient*; Cement: for bro« articles. ; :; ' Sold EveryWher^ ■ ' •'' "Manufactory, , , Btockport T Knflbmfl | i lli^Oß the Blood is the Life-Clark s worM -J!?~^mnKl;olabd Mi*ureM»rrantedto claanse the blapd from all ftcMrities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula acurvey, skin and ibTood diseases, and sores 6l all kinds its effecU are marvell lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6dJ wis lls leach by chemists a'net-patent'me&cine Vendorl everywhere Sote proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid lar,d Oousities Drug Co., Li coin Engirt** •; t x>WELS' PENNYRO^IL A^D , STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES or.iokly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent: with the sex. Boxes Is J£d to 2s 9d. of »irChemis£s'a'ncTTlttent Medicine Yen -doits Prepared QnlyJ-bythe-LINCOLIs and-MIDLAND OO|[JNTIE>S DRUGT C(),,, Lincoln, Engjanjl,, \Yholesale of all the Wholesale'Hounes. Beware ofimita tionis .- - .-. .^"\NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ' hranted .*. to cu»-e all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acquired or qohbtltsitiQiiiil), gravel ana paii; m *;he back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxen 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sofyiproprietora, The,Liji(&fti and Midlan Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the, wholesale, Houses. BLANGAHDSi lODINE OF IRON ' F)t TTrt rILLo A PPROVED by the Academy of Medu :n« -i*- of Paris, are eeper'.'ally recommence }y Lhe Medical Celebrities of the World fo Scrofula- (Tumr.re, Kingß Evil/-etc.), th earlj' stages of Consumption, Gtmatitation* Weakness, Poorness of Elotyi and fo stimulating and regulating it* periodi course. Nore genuine, uulqes signs Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by. Druggists and Cheinutß through ut the Colonies , .' ' " TZEATINGS LOZENGES K EATING'S LOZENGFS T^fcATllSPtfS' LOZEITGES- K EATING'S LOZENGES „ UE A TING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING 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 giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet th most delicate can take them. ■■ One iiozenf gives ease. Sold m small tins. t iINBIVALLED COUGH TtEMEDY MNEIYALLED COUGH EEMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY UNRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINRIVALLED COUGH REMEDY lINMVALLED COUGH REMEDY " Akt Doctor will tjsll you " thers is n better Cough Medicine than. KEATING'B LOZENGES. One gives . relief... If you suffer ;"rom cough try them but'once; they mill cure, and they mill not injure ysu health ; they contain only the purest drugs skilful \y combined. Sold everywhere m small tins. - ,' iifise's fOßiiiETs A Fuiiely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL ot THREAD WORMS. It is a.perfectly safe and mild preparation*- arid ;is especially arlapttj. \ for Children. Sold lir tins bt all CHEMWTB . PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING,London. Exio, x Ohkmist axd D»u«g*»t3 ■ i THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SVJfUP. HTPLON is an TnFallible reined ..I? for r C»tarrhs, Bronchitis^ Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for «ver Sixty Ybaes preseribsd by the Medical Celebrities. GEORai^ PASTE EPINIL A PECTQRAL LIQUORICE BONBON is prbved to be efficacious against Colda Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th - TbJoat and Ches,t, .. , BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists ' 28, Ruh.Taitbout Pi!»Ts. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLER* Lowsst Christchukch Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and CTS guaranteed 12 months. tj PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crysta Spectacles. Sights tested free Several good second-hand Rothsrah and Other English LEVERS very cheap and guaranteed. ' •' * A SPECIALTY.— Rotherams Englis Lever EXPRESSLY made to OtfifOWN ()RDj^R. The best and most reliable -timekeeper m the world. Ever A* desciip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired 1. SALEK AND CO., +2 Next Bank of New ZefttaJ,



I Punctual.. . C& XL I raighead! "TTT A I j, Of) R]^ sss T A A I L O O HJ &: .8 - T A A I I. 0 0 KB 8 . , T > AA A I L 00 Rtt ' SS9 TA AIL 0 OBR S T A AIL OOR-R .« * A A I LLLL Oft R B BSSS TANGRED STREET, ASHBU R T O N. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HA^THAWA Y'S O Reliable PEERLESS PLOSS A NECESSITY m everj; family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots. Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. AKvays gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be « The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ITT A JF, HOIITENi'S PURE SOLUBLE OOCOA , Best and G^es Farthest] It is the Original AH others are Imitations. IT T S 0 H <fe STOCK 55 Jeweh Street, London, E.C. | i Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS. Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. Th« original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS . Large Variety always kept m stock, and Novelties continually added, Cartw'H Celebrated ■IP SEEDS FOR SALE TO TOWN AKD COUNTRY LADIES Mrs Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to I REDUCE THE PRICE I for fche Winter Season. 1 A DIES will find the Stock very I J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, CHJIISTCHURCH,



HENRY ZANDER —SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IBEG to intimate to the farming com munity and t lie general puMic that previous to my Annual Stock-taMnsr I su determined to Jt- DUCK, my hurua an." Varied. Stock m the respective Depart ■ mente by at least £3 CO and to carry thisoufc successfully, I hare re-marked the old Stock to ASTomiiim lot mm ,»o as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. GUNS! GUNS! GUN>! 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, 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 Seta, Tea Sets. Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding rhe increrse of cost m the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's and Homsby's Ploughshares, Galvanised Iron m 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 laud Sugars, 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 < | I lam well stocked with all reqiiisities for Threshing Machines, viz; :-^Bei»tEng lish Leather Belting Castor and all other Oils, VAtBOLINB. •'' f Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos 'Packing (m sheet and round. I hare always for SALE,— Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chickwheat. HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT' and " |: DIRECT .IMPORTER —AGENT FORr- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger a Celebrated Horse and; Cattle Medicine j ■ Australian Mutual Provident Society. Walcot'e Emery Sharpening Stones, a W TAYIiOK&CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate '' , : Agents, ,-.',,.■■" 20, Colli»? Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freehold Property, Househol Furnitnre, Merchandise, etc. Liber» advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. snivel's PREMIER lIIHEAT nRESSING« REMIER If HEAT ||RESSING THIS preparation has been extensively USED .by Agriculturists m t-he Eastern Counties m England for 40 years, and is still at the present date THE FAVORITE Most popular and effective dressing for ; the prevention of S M TT T» And the ravages of Birds, Grubs THE ASP^ TTRTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to ofter it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing SMITHS PREMIER WHEAT DREEING sold m packets sufficient for ! eight bushels, and m bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full ar>* most simple directions for use. $ 3U



Publio Notices. YOUR^IONEY /CANNOT be better invested than m Kj purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Coleman* and •Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22m 6d tho following remedies will f be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: 1 Bottle Educa lypti 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 iof imita tksns. See that you get Cowsmaots 4WD Sows ECUALYPTI and no othv Whol' le and Retail Agent, ; W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Cashel St M Christchuroh. Where orders are to be senjt Send for circulars _^ TOE MAKING AKD : REFRIGERATION ! On thj Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. ; SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, Ab fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac., for the Dead Meat Trade, and the a.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, j ,-;, : The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, ■ : 35 Queen Victoria street, E.G. ; ani Lower ShadweU, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FOOT, C.E. ESTABLISHED, 1818.: "DORTER BLANCHARD'S $ONS] CONCORD, N.H., TJ.S.A;, Manufacturers of and Deamsrb m ALL KINDS OF l>air»v Goodl«» SPECIALTIES A.rt Needlevrorl* AND FANCY REPOSITORY. 4 MRS' ADAIN4SJ& I S now showing some nice designs m X Plush, Canvas, Raised 1 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 m treat 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, ASHBUBTON Irwr. Thompson, SURGEON TpvENTiST» URGEON i/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCH|JRCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 O* 13 Dkimou b SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Establishes r..; 1869 Soalß of Chauqks : , Extraction, 2s6d per tooth ; 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, regelated by such circumstances *s cases present, or uch materials as patifcttts prefer. 1; Par nculars given on application. Consulka ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adim n stered whe nrequire^, Attendance „ a.m. to6p.m ; 15 Colombo Street, Cipiihtcbvbch.



(By App intinent to His Excellency the Earl of Onalow.) , ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Bj AT\ # /j\ \h.Z.IHOUBTRIALOAZBTTK f A/If ' I yAAA ■MjKk. %" The blendin* Is entirely M!«n- ji V^ ¥ JL ▼*w jfgj|aagK \ wko la a Taster of great nperi- IN THE m #W"stlGsp« tnhslng m the uri." s y]/ f\ D t \J # ■ / \ % pert of all purchaser* otTeil Wlt W i/o rß£|A %as theaitictethey o*w Is JF /^ G^^M^'rV %*h«ewen?nthuCollny? • rtiVl^ M M& m" Mi". Nelion it ■ pr» klH™ ' M Mff r^irPQETT y\ % fe»sional, Tatter amS THOUGH # _/*! J^^^PCL f\ \ BlWp^ir-CQ. PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLANH, WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND DUNEDIN" AGENTS EVERYWHEKE. H. M- CAESON T, 'agent/ JPRiyCIPAL STOREKEEPERS STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS i GHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested m »U parts of therrorld. and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YiEAItS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATION^, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resembU ■&*- wriginl-»s to hav«»^Jeceived many purchasers. Trhe proprietor, therefore, feelsitidue t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchnorrs are tlicreforr :;.|ucstecl %o carefully observe the foul following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the word* JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. .■:■■';,.. 2nd.^—Each sing;a Powder has directions for the dose, and the wordi, John Steedman, Ohemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—-The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. \ 4th.—Th« manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. j Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. ; _______iK EMPTHOBXE > ProSSEB AND Co. • New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 0' "... rf . Igg9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIKK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARJNE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES ' GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBtJKTON W HE Af^HEAT^MSS. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS 1 Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market; price, We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJN pn Farmers! account m our NEW GRAIN feTO&ES, Wesfc Street Ashburton, on favorable t#rms. Ccrnsacks arid Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, R U L L I T T & CO., • j . CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Puke Blended Teas, : new Season, i 889-90, IN itt» afd lft» PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and stt> aad 10ft TIW3. TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ; if 2s #2s4d X\ / 2sßd \ tf 3s ( CROWN p EAGLE | 1 1 xhibitiim.fi '] CLUB ]})'■' V p?r lb. ft \ per lb. At \ per lb. // \ per.lb tf" One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from TOHN ORR &CO ANr H. ZANDER



I 1 ! \" OTICE.— Anyone found Tress ' passing m pursuit ef game or 'rthftrwise on the Riversdale Estate on inA. "«f»w this di*.e will be prosecuted. T R WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 SPRING FASHIONS New Milliiiery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties fci the season m Ladies' Hats and. Bennets, m 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 NHIW GOuDS m Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S.W. AIM A-.f10., EAST SITRE E T JO fPH GILLGTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. '* Though imitated by ftany surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER : ANCE HOTEL. j (Opposite the Railway Stu'.ion) DUNK©^ j ! MRS SIT-K, PRdkHETRES? j 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. ( i ■ . mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE _L MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly, to 50 tons Thei Ljibat reliable apparatus ever pro duced. The Ice Blocks from ISm to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA Wx\_Eß APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Reltzogrenes, Freez j ing PeVders, Mineral Waters, every S article™ eorfhected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. CATALOtf'JEs Post Fkeb. H J.. Wbst & Co., Stamford Works , 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E, MR S. B. SETMOTJR, ' SURGEON-DENTIST 1 ;/ ■ . ' ' m ■ ■ : OHRISTCHURCH, WILL TIBIT L AS H BURTON ' n dstss to be announced, and may be onsultedat | MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 IHERE Aia^ REASONS 1 —The whole of the MATERIALS are most carefully selected by Experts, and no- THma Btrr'OTE best is used. 2.—Great atteniion is paid to the Cut and Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variety m New Zealand to select from, . , s.—Only the best workmen are em ployed on tais brand, and every man is responsible for his work. \ 6.—-Every pair m absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7.-r-The largest staff, m the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. ■ B.—Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best tis the WORLD. 9.—Thousands of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fit of these boo*:s. # . 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. . Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect M»r Ve i s for Hard Wear, Wei also have a Second 9 ual£fs **oofc really good hard wearing lines. ;Theee we brattd'< UNION." \ The outlook for Zealandias is brighter , tkan ever, Every pair branded Manufactured by ,: ,^ SKELTON, FROS*ICK & CO., Zealandia Boot Faebory, . 70 Ohfistchurch



ASHBURiVJtf "GUARDIAN DUNEDINjUIF.Net TIFB R T W HEELER, Staffer Street Dunedin has been appointed our g«nt, and will be able to arrange term with advertiser* for contract advertise AVERS PILLS upply the naed ef a prom pt safe and reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases ef the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. They are easy te take and gentle m operation ; and their pecu areoatingef sugar and ether preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for ees tiveness, pick 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 d sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costivenees. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner AVER S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. AYBRand Co., LawKti,, Mass, U.S.A. Id by Draggistsand Medicine Vendors, /COCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROJK MiSRCtfRY COOKI^MIXS, FORUVBB <XXra*SPnM- tfORBH* COCKLE'S PILLS FOR IKDIGESTION. COCKLE SPILLS ' v^^ FORHEJIWBUKN OOCKLE'3 PILLS, ,IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S, PILLS, N USE NIWETT YKARS. In boxes at Is l£d, 2s fld, 4s «d, 11s and 225. At all Medioino Vendors througho .c FOR COUGHS ANt) OOLDfe. This wonderful preparation is the pte duct of experiments extending over five ears, and hwi been judged to be without txeeptionthe Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the Buffering public. The iagredifnts have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly miit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu -855J . ... nately too frequent m our climate. If yoar cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vita? will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vit». If your chest is weak, or yo\i seem In clit.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitte will work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitas is sold m Bottles at la 6d nd 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most tcmif^s.