THE ASHBUIiTON GfUAUDIAN : MONDAY, MAit 2, T. 8&2.

Printed tod pxibltehexl'toy the Ashbnrto Publishing Company, i their registered! printing office, Burnett Street, Asb burtop- MONDAY, MAX 8, 1898



I I or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony yo a THE WALKER CORK BXTBA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as tti pulls the Cork the easiest J and removes it quickest from the Screw; Its ure prevents the agitation'of car bo lated or other beverage^ arid allows the • ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle r Designed to* che use of hotels, restau ..ante saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY V ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, . Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription/inclucKng Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards I MBnw7 J ; Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Ca;«fo Hor^e Cards, Ball Programmes""" Concert Programmer t VENABLES, HlttH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of • temperature. C. VENABLES <fe CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GBEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. OIXTEEN 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 Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration in the time of 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 in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. * ' ; INotice to C7oi*i*espon«lettxß Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or in 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 p&iuJ^H advertisements. ,'^^^^H "longreach coac£ ' r\N and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEAOH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 ■ Coachman*



"XTATIONAL WUTUAL tIfE AS Of TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, ABOSS j NTENDING Policy Holders in this- J. very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT* will participate in the BONUS to be der i elated at the close of the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. W. 3. BUSH AND CO. PvISTILLERS *nd IMFCBTBBB 0¥ ESSENTIAL OILS & FRITH ESSENCES. ■ SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers" Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0., and2l, Walworch Road, S.E. \ WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. s Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. _jlO. LI 6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Price List on application. OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. YIT E ARE S HOWINd VENETIANS, ' VICUNAS, BEATERS, COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BAIMNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H.& E. Craighead^ MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. *.!!■ ANHII¥U & Co., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTOHURCU SPABKLfNi* PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /-m&ISTCHURCH BREWER"* AND O Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON] ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD. Is'l/ITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of _]_ TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices i ASHBURTON CLOTHIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS ; R AUorn



.MONEY. eQAAA £1000, £800, £500, 01/ V'J 9 £365, £200, and other Sums «f Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest-. GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO, 443 193 Hereford street. Wlieat Shipments. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE 1,115 a El Alj ADVANCES FREE OP COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed in our hands for Realisation in the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Pioduco in Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience in the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable in the Market, while charges will be upon the MOttT MODERATE SCALE, and ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held in Stack or in Store, prior either tc Shipment or Sale in our Local Market. Freight space in iron ships of th€ highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford 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 Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MUKDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN ; ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY &THURSD AY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashbuktonl—Ashbukton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight nights of hurdles, about Sit Gin high, Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second liur.-e to r cjl'.c 10 s>uva from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred in the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3^-Novkl Race., of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4-ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDPj CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—Districts—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination 15s ; acceptance, 10s. • 6--Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; tire second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s, SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys ; the second horse to reoeive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy," acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 4—Pisposal Stakes, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the raae, and the whole of th,e proceeds to go to the. -fund 3 the Club. Weight, Bst ; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, lQs, s—Opkn Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j the second hopse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry fibs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nee, 103. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the 3econd horse to receive 5 sqvs from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters oi a mile. Nomination, 15« ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, in writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by 'fee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and in the hands 0 the Secretary not later than 9 p.m on SATURDAY, April 9, 1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's rxces will be published on or about April 30 HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock in the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2 892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in evening of the first day's races. 1883 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary, HERCULES xJAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee



Bu>=irie;-?> Notices. '~~SELLING~OUT— FOR CASH. 1J UILDINO TIMBER at following prices : — per 100 superficial ft Altord Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, linflooring(Beasoned)l3s 6cl White Pine, £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. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3t187 Hoof*. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—! am now in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever henrd of in Ashburton. The above. have been made to my own special order in the best factory in 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, made on the Premises; also Repairs. [a card. O E. FOOKS So SON AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans anc* Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 Prill In POWDERED LIIE with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Railway Station B. F WRIGHT HAJN MER Sc IIRfXHS-ES \ AUTHORISED AND LICENSED | SURVEYORS. A LL information concerning Cost of j^\. Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, J39 Agent, Ashuurboa. John G. Bestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STOKES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account. ornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates, Pearl Guano, arid general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY ICO., LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Tp L I X I R TT IT FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withou exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients 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 Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using EHxir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem in dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w •york wonders in yowr case. Elixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d land 2s 6d each. M) Grocers and most chemise



GKEGG AND COMPAM* Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK $fo amd lft> PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and slt> a«u lOft> TUNS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS .^^"-^ / 2s \ /*U \ /'*"\ / * \ f[ CROWN!) |( EAGLB i| J{ Exhibition 1| if CLUB )) \V. per IK/ \per *•/ \; P CT !b J \^ T lb/ One trial will establish their constant use, To be obtained from FT ZANDEP Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LOtGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITE STONE & GREYSTONE TUENIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &c —§i ALSO FOR SALE—* Cornsacks an A Seuminar Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES, AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO] GRAIN CROPS"" INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate? i ■■ ■ George Jameson Aqlihurton asMl Rakaia, a ROBERT MURRAY* /0^ Watch and Clock MAKER. GOLD- AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. FAST STREET, 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. *-■> AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ASHBU V T O N D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER,; LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAINf^BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Timvald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY 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. , . Jf ,im, | | I, AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foofc Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephesson, and Co, Dunedin Phnet Jupiter Garden ap4 Field Tools. . B THOMAS, Ashburton.



Business Notices F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock NOW ON At OUR NEW PREMISES IN KAST STREET. BELOW AKt QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW TH& BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. adies Watcfees,3 years guarantee 65s \fj^' adies' Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s lUOs- GENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. InkbtaKdb, Biscuit Barrels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and a few Clocks Left, will Absolutely be Sold at 20 per CENT BELOW COST . These Goods are nob damaged, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia Be Sitrb of the Address— nnvanp «i ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGRM*OK b and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Late Shop. - DUCKS |%#$J DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. TO^ /y MARKET HOUSE 11TJTH the approaching Shooting Season in view ire have just landed a very »» assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchiirch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. st:e:p:h::e:£ts beos, Market House. SPECTACLES. 'N. LAZARUS & O'O., OCULIST-OPnCIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex "Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed S Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON S. SALEK have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES Oft EYE GLASSES D\ILY. Our "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at ones, after fcbe sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and *U interoste 1 in Optical Soience are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. » ' ■■ "O .iLL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. 0 ■ "| ""' —• TO-DAY 'AND FOLLOWING DAYS TJAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OK ALL L COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS w»Bfia\l OFFER SAME to the Public, TCDAY and FOLLOWING J)A.TS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I;— All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30a, special price ISh Od for dress of twelve yards. Ijot 2 All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in Plain Colours, usual price 33a 3d, special pri?e SOs for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Woof Colonial Dres3 Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price 33« Od for dress of seven yards. BEADY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, nsual price 49a 6d, special price 3556 d each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual and 498 6d, special prices ££&H and 35«K Od each. 47 Y->uth'a Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 61, special prices O» lid and 0s 11 d each. ' 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price If» lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d special price I£sm Od per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all the eading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities, BHOPPIING BY POST, By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at our Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT The Letter Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter a>s when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sentii execution, of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W. STRATOE AFD CO., QHRISTOHTJROH.