TH« ABHBUBTOS GUARDIAN : TTftFRSDAY, JULY 28,

Printed and published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, their rvgbtsre printing office, Burnett Stn*et, . Aih burU» THURSDAY, July 29 1*92,



* LGNGBEACH COACH."~ QN and aft« MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter montia, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 206 Coachman. Notice to Correspondenw Correspondent* are requested to forwaid their communications m unsealed enrelopw on m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No words that are Hot intended tor publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover ofc he letter. Letter rates of postage mua be paid o dvertisements!



GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAMa FOR THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW "MANUFACTURING BB4QUETTEB, - THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd, W H. COLIJNS & CO., Agents.



Zealandla Boots. THE WINTKR having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots that will keep , out the d«mp, and that will wear well and I re comfortable. All these qualifications can be, obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. ; These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Blus and the universal verdict is -the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gue%n* tee every pair bearing the Zeakiidift Brand to give good wear. Should aiij 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 beM especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the (Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Scots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots of this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair,is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Tbss Brand has m the part been favorably known m the Ashbarton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—t am n>w m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at Urn Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton, The above, have been made to my own j special order m the best factory m | Canterbury, therefore Customers may 1 rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address-- O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.8.-Ordered work of every kind. Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, /nadeon c Premises; also Repairs.



Business Notices 'TOR DISPJKiiNAItI/' CM. BEOOEE HAS RE-OPEIVED WITH A COMPLETE STOOK IX THE SHOP LATELY OOCUPIBP BY Mr POLLOCK VAircnsi* mumme*, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. s GREAT SALE Plckford * UniJrlll'i PREMIER ABHBDRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TOURNITUREof all kinds, Carpets] JL 1 Bnuaeltt. Tapestry/sc. Mattings, Linoleutnfl, floor Cloths, Aci Ac., must be sold to make rbom for new ihip mebts to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally MauufiKstUred Ebonised Sideboards. Tables, Ac.— Also—Chesfe Drawers WasheUiKU, Fancy ' Tables Ac., m Rima. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. (Venetian Blinds made to Order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PIOKFORD k mtORWh, ITANORED STEEET, ASHBURTON.



~-~~~ ""VENABLES, ' j HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. j Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Oases. j AH parts, boch Internal and External,; specialty prepared and secured to . resist every variation of ; temperature. C, VENABLES <fe CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. Notice to advertisers. \ /"VWIJNG to an alteration m the time of V/ closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardian must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on the day previous to that on which they, are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hk-re not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, ka. fTIRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE JL MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED TDORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Manufacturers of and Dealkrr . all kinds of t>airv Groocle SPECIALTTTY a ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' t ' "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the JJN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies ana Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Sock* and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES; AND CHILDFUN'S DRAPER ISUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choqse from. QUALITY AND FTT GUARANTEE Come and see the prioes I ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS _^ B. Alcorn. WINTJ]R SEASON, 1892. H. & W. "CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure m informing their numerous friends and customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season ; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweed*, Bannockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, so to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and COTTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H.s W. CRAIGHEAD, xMERCHANT TAILORS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early at*. only a limited number ia required. : Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 G.F.0., drey N.B.W ; BS!'"'IiI^''I9MHIIHiVHHHHRRHMHR RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT,: PREVERT FITB, GORVULBIORB, ETO. Wrtmmrvm a haaHhy state of th* oenatU twtlon during tho poriod orToothit«. n« wort. -JOKY ITUBIiI, } Oh«ml*t, Walwartht •urrwif.- ' SOLD Bi ] KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO. j



Business Notices WMTATI BTJSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac-j JJAVING 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, l>irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Oni tomers '■ Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin.



PHILADELPHIA, 1876J j HAUTHAWA Y'S |j Reliable \\ PEERLESS GLOSS . ' '■ ! I A NECESSITY m every family j It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and] atchels, without brushing. Always^ gives satisfaction . Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. • J TAMES PAIN AND SONS v • j 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, WahrorcM, Road, S.E. ' ] j WHOLESALE AND~EXPORT FIRE! WORK MANUFACTURERS. ■ Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. : UlO, Ll6, LfiO, and~L2s Oases suitable! for every Market. The Largest Wholetale Emu* m the World Illustrate* Price Lint on application, j W. J. BUSH AND CO. j TVISTILLERS and IMPCRTBBsI or ■ :''' "■; ! ESSENTIAL OILS 6 FRUTI j ESSENCES j SOLUBLE ESSENCES j For Aerated Water Manufacturer! Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. " ; HENRY ZANDER ■Clovers. Clovers.! CLOVERS. | T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANI* My Season's Supply of • WHITE CLOVER, fc COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., ETC. 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 I pay any Commission or . ! intermediate profits, I am m \ . a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualitlas 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 Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAB, AND -; " PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, ■ AND ■ v - . ■" ; GLASSWARE In all Branches. ' WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. I HAVE ALWATS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE N R Y~T/ A N D E R. EN R V LA A NDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Srvvety VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Safe* Money, Labor, and Time, Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved-^-Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yoiv the"walker COBK EXTRACTOR. | Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it ptills the Cork the easiest' and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation c! carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th 'ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, rsstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY



HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE ' ■im HORSE IS liß. } EVERY MAN HIS OWN \ miium mm \ BY THE AID OF \ SOLOMON SOLUTION TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the; EXACT PLACE whert fcheir horses are lame. The following simple method Is POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY ascertaining that fact ,— - ■ Take a little of the Solution m your 'hand, and rub gently from the upper: portion of the horse and down the leg to the hoof ; then leave it for two hours,! i nd upon returning you will find that the* njured place will be heated to a con siderable extent more than any other I ■ •■.•■■ | portion of the body. You must^ther rub In lightly the i: NEW AND MARVELLOUS ' REMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION AN OINTMENT I FOR JHAir OH ; A POSITIVE CURE Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore laps, &c, &c. It cures Bp'*di'y and Permanently ASHBTJRTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drug Company W. And* jon, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, Christchcrch. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne AGENTS~WANTED G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV I PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES -■■: CLEANED & GUARANTEED l$S MONTHS, 48 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2& 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30a, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, ; Silver Bioaches from 2s tid. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. jJDU II D ING TIM BE R at following prices m any quantity :— I per 100 I superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... Us 6<J Weather Bonrdsat ... ...10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d WhitePine,*in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. Jame^ Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ?87 __■ G. Fawcit Dodds, 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. /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN/ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,*ineludln Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.'' Receipt Form* Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes \ Concert Programmti



TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT «§ 6d PBR'lOOftt. COOKING RANGES* ■ ■■ ■ AT ' ■ B M DVC Et> PB I C &&,.. )« ,icn REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tekaa." "W. H. Collins and Go., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PA P E R H ANG I N G S, ETC. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, S ROBERT MURRAY) /%£&. Wfrtch and Cl^ck MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANj ke < o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS,';& C Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. PAST STBEEtTaSHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TULEGRAPH.



East Stbm* Hi M, JOlTfiS. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FAXCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. LarstOHt Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. /ianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites afe prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubbe. 1 Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. ;AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3|l MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakaia. AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, GRAIN; WOOL, «fe LAND BROKERS Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 160 ACRES A DTD UPWARDS } WELL IMPROVED. —ALSO— Clovers, Grass Seeds, AND ALL KINDS OF IParm and Station Stores. AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES.



FIRE! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE [OF DRAPEKY. BLIOHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATKB. •inOMM^NCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, At S. W. Alcorn & Co/s.



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' LibtralCMh adrautes on the ensuing clip o. Wool either or else whSw. All wool U weighed both on arriva, and before delirer/, and on being opened oat is carefully ralued. WOOLPAGKS & TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, FOR SALE] Cement. Cement. In Quantities from One to One Hundrwt Casks—Cheap' D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. / :■ • D. THOMAS. Late of Mateon, Cox, and Co) I UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENI* 4. VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRATN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Wkm NEGOTIATED. _ WEEKLY SALES of Lire Stock, Tinwald an 3 Ashburton alternate^ FORtNIGHTLif SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. 1— X-— AGENT FOR— ; Matson and Co, Christchurch ■■■■« vh Colonial Inrestment Company, Dunelm - ;> National Mortg*ge Company, Chrittchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Chrwtchutch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighr. Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden aa4 Field Tools. D 1 THOMAS, Aflhburtoo.



EAST STREET, ASHBURTON UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. 'Certificated from the British HorologicaUristitute, London. Fin Award of M«it as a Workman frcrt the People's Palace Exhibition London. REMOVA~jL~NOTICE. CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from Orr'i Buildinga to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to ?Hr Carton (grocer) ■ 4JI work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEABON, 1889-90 fib kit lib PAOKETS. 2ft FAtfCt CANISTERS ako slb kwo 101 b TIMS TRY THE3E ELENDS "" TRY THESE BtBNDS ffu \Pv " ' \ V 2* 8d \ / bs \ ff CROWN)| (I EAGLE l| {( BxhibitionS J CLUB » ■\s Per frjf Vjet lhJ N^i/ Vr I Oae trial will establish their oonstant use To bo obtained from H ZANBEH



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S C BE AP & ALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. ; V > ««■ fTHOAB SMI iWMJK •* Mcw*s Edwards, Bennetts, A Co., CHRISTOHURCH. TS --'B-ilbr^ 81^i UOHTBR■ D AT A B^OKIJF 10E. BLACK ASD COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT !■ 4d f li 6d, la M, li Hd DOITBLE THE MOHIBYj ; LADIJES' BOOTS FROM 4m PER FAIR. AJLSfiOLASSBS OF GOODS GRIATLT REDUCER ANDBBW ORR.