THjB A^llBtJK*OK GtJARbIAJN 1 SATtJRDAY, SEPU-tfMfiER 24, 1892

Priced and published by the Ashburton Publishing-Company, at their retistc i« Printing Office, Burnett ■treet.Askburtan SATURDAY, September 24 MWT



ITS To AiEAhukE r PHE Largest Stock o? . JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choot'o from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the pricas ASHBVRTON CLOTHING MART. \ SAUNDERS BUILDINGS ( B. Alcorn. r'\UR Clients andßeadersare reminde _ that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should p be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. NOTICE. J^ DVERTISEMENTS for the First Country) edition of the Guakdian must le . reach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for tha Second (Town edition will be recalled up to 3 p m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23 r 1892. G. Fawcit Dodds, J SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. he Zealandla boots: JJ mHE WINTER having fairly set m» fe e JL one of the most important questions rs. «iscussed m every household w where can ire obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boote that will keep j V out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualification can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but theeele IE brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is -the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. i The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so con&dent are hj. the Manufacturers of the sterling quality [ of these Boots that they actually gur-an tee every pair bearing the Zeaiandit — Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water 3. tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ?D ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past been favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. TITANTED KNOWN.-t am n>w m <mnir<a * T i£ion to^P^y BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of In Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the beet factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. , Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, madt on c Premises ; also Repairs. GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE * BEBT COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, ? STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, h the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



tJusinesb iNoiices. j Vf T S C M & STOCK 55 Jewrs Street, London, E.C. Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAS, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Noveltiea continually added W. .!. BUSH AND CO IySTILLEKS and IMFOBTEBP - or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUtt ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial ■ i. Qualities. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbc lated or other beverages, and allows th lediment to remain undisturbed m th oottle Designed toi the use of hotels, resta *ants saloons, clubs and families, Orn mental m appearanae and full nick plated. Special terms to jobber tf*-iufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL OOMPAN ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIR Manufacturers of VCJLCAN PAINT ANP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.on o. fire. Color cards and test shingles with bistro tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER Gloyers. Cloyers CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAB My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., EIC. and having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not - pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choice^ Seeds LOW-PRICE. I Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Byegrass and Cocksfoot on application, A COMPLETE SIOOK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYvS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAE CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. : Australian Mutual Proti lent Society



1 Business otices , NEW SHORING FOBGE % BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. Late ot Ash burton Forks, r WISHES to inform Ms friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAI> Behind Post Office ana Kilworth's shop Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship 1 and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing . a rpeciality. ■ ] AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF . Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING: Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. CuNnimgtok & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH withoub Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used m the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 60 i . Tjl L I X. I R TT IT AE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro , duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with i c exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public ft The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exacLy suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitae will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitae. D It your chest is weak, or you seem 1p ciir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse will work wonders m your case. Jfilixir Vitae is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2d Cd caoL. A Grocers and most eh aroifK's id. *™ " " ■"* " ir. JOB PRIHTINC. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THK * ASHIfIITI FUBlHllftf U LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates. "TAMES PAIN AND SOJSS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0,, and 21, Walwortk Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable 9 terms. UlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Ixirgest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. i}>l mn n /■ per oay to we made by «*■ o&'r persons of either sex m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil? start you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is parfciculari.3 adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United 12" AGENTS WANTED. | WANTED Agents for a GOOD ! SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited numt>er is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO. Box 97<*, G F. 0., Sydney, N.S.W CoiiEMANE AND SO,r EUCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, id has no equal. Agents— Ashburton Pwg Comiany. HOW ARE YOU ? "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. Thej have made roe so strong."—[Advt



LpJ POWDERS Ss V>r RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prwaerv* a healthy atate of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN BTE£DKAH, Chemlat, Walworth, Surrey," Are eniroTtd on the Qonrttmtnt Slnm? >\ffii«4 to tach Paiktt Sold Bi KEMPTHORSE, PHOSSF.it & CO. FRENCH CREAM GCJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne) <fee. Artillery Lank London XT A N HOUTBN S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest' It iB the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car* riors, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m % cjmpletc Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONB Concord, N.H., U.S A n 1818 G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEE] >• ISS MOKTHS, 48 Oct. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guarantee Twelve months, 2b Sd. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to crder. Customers' own gold made 1 up. *0 Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4b 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bi oaches from 2s 6< Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per par 'S EAST STREEtTaSHBURTOX. » !S ■8 s VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. S S Nerer Fails if Directions are followe( SSSac*rc* Money, Labor, and Time, Pul a an end to Washing-Day Worries s Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. s Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for Household Purpose 9 3- —"" 5 Outshines all other Soap 3 ' ' One trial is sufficient to convince yox 3, James McGregor TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC. ORlt'o nVIIDIXOS iEAST STREET WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks oi Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY k MURDOCH, Dunedin,



Kast Stbbbt H, M. JOJfBS. ! BOOKS, STATIOISERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS' and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select iron.. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. i %m ' Papers and Magazines supplied. r*ianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch. Rubbe ■ "tamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for , onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI . ______ _, FIRR! FIS?EI GREAT SALVAGE BALE OF DRAPERY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R, ; COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, J : 8. W. Alcorn & Cos. '■» . ■ c x i WILLIAM SPARROW^ v 7 c (Late of the firm ofj3_/arrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never beei heard of m Ashburton. c y " * Come and See for Yourself. NEWEST 1 Tweeds, Coating's, & Eancy Suitings NOTE THE ADDRESS t §§t The Shop between J". Scaly and Co.'s and H. C. Segers. ' KAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ 8 20< c o : ;^_; _ • ■ . FURNITURE CARPETi FURNITURE OARPETi 3 FURNITURE TARPFT< e^tablishedoverjao^arter:ofa'century. rUKJNIIUK-j * CARPET' FURNITURE PARPET* wn-wrrtTPir GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. . * FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE • CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS RPBTS FURNITURE CARPETS Do not fail to visit FURNITURE CARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His extensive onowrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETS THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE CARPETS IVcw Zealand. FURNITURE CARPETS ZZZI s™ cabinet ii mum CABPETS c UKiNixUKi. CARPETS FURNITURE MHIS, CARPETS FURNITURE ' CARPETS HIGH STREETS FURNITURE CARPETS CHRIBTCHUKCH. FURNITURE . CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS W. H. Collins & Co. ARE Making Bona Fide REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also, —New Stocks of TIN WARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER AT~Bs Gd PER 1 0Of> Newcastle, Westport, Mount Corners, and Malvern Goal. w, n mm a w* MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. ;s~*v — _nPN!T<a paw /Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| G _£ y Vftlley Ooftl Go^ y ,



1 \ GREAT SALF I AT Pickford & UnUriir* PREMIER ASHBURTON ; FXJRNITUUE WAREHOUSE o LARGL DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. ; TTHURNITURK of all kinds, Carpe s, JL' Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, must ba sold to make room for new ship ments So arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK o? Locally Manufactured Ebcmsed Sideboards, Tables, &c— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Famj Tables «&c, m Rimu. Ie Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, an '■ American Chairs, m great variety. |Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— E HCKFORD &UN DRILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. "photographic intimation . /~IRE.\T SUCCESS.—The Professor r VT announces that he has again opened a !•• fr_e list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladies', Gentlemen's, & Children's - PORTRAITS, CABINET SIZE, ~ an*«.«.yntiecan have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. Tins small charge is made simply to secure legitimate business r" and cover a per centagfc cf the expense. te rp o avo id the crush of the last free list, B> Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have e» been set apart for children ancl the other 'n days for adults. This concession reduces fc" Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. 18 The work is equal, to portraits taken fc* elsewhere* Enlargements on Bromide paper or Gpala, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address - ~~ Professor ROBOT TOM'S Studio, Moore £ Strtet (opposite the Royal Hotel). ASK~YOUR GROCER FOR . JUMBO BRAND, I BAKING J>OWDER "IDEING absolutely pure, and made '• -*-* from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavenina; power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, N" Bread, etc. J. Anderson A Co., TIMAJIU. 9 _171 B. E. Dowle, _. f{THE TIMES TAILOR,' HAS just received the latest novelties m TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m tho town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. itoiß Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, VECADE. Tucker & ilean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT HI & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, &c.: Tucker & Blcan, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, .Mford Forest. Deeriug All-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates, mUCKER AND T> E A N WEST STREET. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRIZP MEDAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, anl wear them. Splendid assortment of the ISew Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, g All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and 0 Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corstts, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Costus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK OP LADIES' & CENTS' BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent fcr the Celebrated Standard j make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR,



ISotice to C7orr*estponclei_t;» \ Correspondents are requested to,forward their communications m unsealed envelopes otin wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid fo advertisements .NOTICE TO OWNERS OF feTUD HORSES. TT ORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Gu^tRDiAN Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES. Perkin Warbeekf I. WILL STAND THIS SEASON GROVE FARM, TINWALD. T_>ERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- Jr kin Warbcck (imp.), Miss Kate fimp), by Adventurer—feoorting Life. Miss Kate i_ tho dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden, Perkin ■Wnrbeck 11. is sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has •ft a lot of good stock aboat this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 9§123 Or, Groom m charge. mo STAND AT NETHERBY FARM J_ , Ashburton, AND VISIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION UmitU O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands H inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved m foal. Terms, £3 3$ per mare ; payable January 1, 1593. Guarantees, £5 £a ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service, L. MARKEY, 9*82 Proprietor. LIMITED BREWERS 0# THE Favourite chrtstohuroii SPARKLfNii PALE & BITTER ALES XO BK OBTAINED TA HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRTSTCHUROH BREWERY AND 0! Mr HJ ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY H 0 TIE L} WIN3LOW Sonx & Restei-1., GRAIN & WOOL STORES WiCST" STREET, ASHBURTON. OKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AJ3ENT Ac. CASH PUKCHABEE OF WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE- ; Cornsacks, Woolpacka, Twine, Super- t phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Glover, Turnip and -\ other Seeds of the best quality, s AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE T New Zealand Loan and Mercantile * Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marino Insurance _ Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manur. v€c. C ; ' J JOIITN G, REBTELL, * la conjunction with the srevr K-AAiwn ion * mkh- CAtTHi: AGEJfCT CO., id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Fimncitl Adonis, &c, are prepared to transa:t Farm and Station Business I on the most favorable terms. L WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES m MADK'.AG-TNST' ENS J ING i/LiPS, No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST UURKBNT RATES OF PTERES'-C 1