THE ASHBURTON -GUAAJDIAN..: SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, t their registered printing office, Burnett Stare*, Aaj) burton, SHTURDAi', A?ftty I }89|



lousiness jNotieas. 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 m the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you LONGBEACH COACH. rXN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFIC3at4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman. THE^^WALKER COBK EXTRA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as ifc pulls the Cork the easiest! and remotes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the 'ediment to remain undisturbed m tht oottle^ Designed tot one use of hotels, restau «ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deaoription, including Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Card* Menu.7' Receipt ForiDt Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes ~ VENABLES, * HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES <fc CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road i Islington. London. GREY VAHjEY COAL IS THE BEST 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 Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardian must be pufclished earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. I . 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. to CorresponUentiH Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes, or m 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 ou advertisements.



MONEY. 3^UU V/ V/j £365, £200, and ot her Sums of Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest, GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO. 4+3 193 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 hare jusfc 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 & MUEDOOH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments. YI7E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our My Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Pioduce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upen the MOttT MODERATE SCALE, and • ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held m Stack or m Store, prior either to Shipment or Sale m our Local Market. Freight space m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton; GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY &THURSDATSr MAY "4 and 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—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 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred m the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3—Novel 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 HANDI 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—Distkict 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 ; the 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 receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and % quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy, 2—Vv'aKanuihandicap, of 30sovs; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 4—Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the j whole of the proceeds to go to the J fund 3of the Club. Weight, Bst ; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—-Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 6 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 10s. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30sovs; the " second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters oi a mile. Nomination, 15a; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Ru^s of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for at Handicaps, accompanied oy Ifee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races, i ACCEPTANCES for the Srsfc day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel * Race, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m he evening of the first day's races. 183 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hfe not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee



Business Notices Rational IyruTUAL tlfe ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, i©t>^ TNTENDING Policy Holders m this J_ very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, th|is participating m TWO BONUSES m Fofir Years. f SPECIAL ADYANTAGEB. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Kevereionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. " T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, B*st Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCE? 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., and 21, Wahrorth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. Tnr. netv" Gir-crr.Y depot, , Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. I REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we I have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and . China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customers. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B.—Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our oarn low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. SUITS TO MEASURE. i fTIHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choowfrom. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE * Come and see the prices ASMBITkTON 1 CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS : R. Alcorn. THE Ashburtoii Drug COMPANY, LIMITED, TTAVE JUST RECEIVED EX S.g. " OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HEIiLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR bOAP I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS ANL» MEDICINES J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Mftnftgir'



T7l* L I X I R TT T A E. { : hOR COUGHS .AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withpu exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly auir. all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate I If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vjtsß will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using EKxir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem In clir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitas w work wonders m your case. Jfilixir Vitoe is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemip+s. [a card. CJ. E. FOOKS & SOTS AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. TESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, J-i Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and. Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, verj choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisiai Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles ant Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Urn X-* brellas, Gloves. T^UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks fmn PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d UUU formerly 2a 6d per pair. Px « _, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kit Ai ■*■ J 5 Gloves at 4a 11 d. LADIES' French, English and Colonia Boots and Shoes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidde: Carpets. ANDREW ORR. HAMMER Jk, BRIOGME AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost o Work, &c., can be obtained f ror CHARLES BRADDELL, {39 Agent, Ashburtcn. ~~ Meat sale" AT Plckford X Indrlll« PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSI LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. THURNITURE of ~aU kinds, Carpets JJ Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fane; Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, ans American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFOED & UtfDKILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, "ft innerof E. G. Wright's, Esq.. M. H. R Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show, I AM prepared to connect this new style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. w. hTrule, Patentee, Aihburton



East Strjset H* M. XOWES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD.*, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, ruledj printediand bound to any pattern Required. ( Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. j Pianos *nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. , Rubber 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. 3J126 ,_,:::: • ' ' ■ " , GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blejnded Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, | UJ Jib asd Ift PACKETS. 2ft FAtfOY CANISTERS and sib ahd 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS (( CROWBu p EAGLB )| fi&hibition| {( CLUB fl One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDEP ._ Grain Ships to London. THEJUNDERSIGNED beg to announce, to their Clients that'they have chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APBIL, A.ND MA V, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made againsf shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE ORISMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN. .FBIEDLANDER BUGS ASHBURTON TINWALO, AND LYNDHTJRST AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ASHBUBTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ■ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburbon 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. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chri&tchurch 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 Foot Rot Composition Red wood's Scaly Blighr. Specific Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a»4 Field Tools. D THOMAS, Astiburton. 0



f ROBERT MURRAY* Jp\ Watchj and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ■ i. i -o ■■; - ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF W^TCJIES, JEWELLERY, PLAJTE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, «fee Specimens pi Work pn view m Shop Window. KAST STBEEfT^SHBUBTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR [TELEGRAPH. SPECTACLES. M. LAZARUS & hO., oocusT-opnciANs. LONDON. CAICCTTA, «nd 281«nd283, COLLINS STRKKT, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, »Te»ppom llnleU and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALKK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing toatent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. '-"• Our "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSE&, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession »nd nil interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as id vised by th« most eminent Oculists. 51 W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of HEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. Th« NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all dualities and colors, best value m the trade, from Iftyd per yard. MenVand Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, Tll<*S, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Cehsbrated JStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety &T ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "THE COKIE nr # Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES* WHITE STONBJfik GREYSTONE TT7ENIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS <fee I—M—*1 —M—* ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO GRAIN CROis" INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»] George Jameson Aqhburton and Rakaia Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock NOW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. BELOW ARE QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THE BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE /- SALE PRICE. Ladies Watches,3 ye»M'«u»rantee 65a 40s. I^s'Gold WatC^ %Tn\T%CHE^NDER COST. IWS' THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. Inkstands, Biscuit Barrels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and a few Clocks Left, will Absolutely be Sold at 20 per cent below cost These Goo la are notdanuge'l, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia BB Sk'KE OF THE AdDHK^S— __  -n-,,^^ o ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR MCGREGORS and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from liate Shop. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] ~:°'" [REGINALD B. RESTETL.J Mosb and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mk Johw G Rbsteix, have much pleasure m informing the general Public thab they ire 80. prepared to -gggMg&g- JUXEBIALH Kauri Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Snedal Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo „ mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all bizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. j FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND.INbIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. I Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS atoTkESTELL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTON