THE ABUBCfKTON GitJiL&tilAH : WEDWBSDAT, JULY 27, 18^2

PuHuhing Company, their registera printing offioe, Burnett Street, Alb WED^JJSDAY, July 87 18ft



GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twioe Weekly. WE ARE NOW ISNUF>CrDMNO BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. = The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agenta. LONGBEACH COACH. QK and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will loave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 206 "" Coachman.



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.-i amniwin or™ a Poß^oll to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my Own ppecial order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upen 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 ePremises; also Repairs.



Zealandla Boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m, one of the most important question! discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and 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 Bluff, 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 an the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaVi* tee every pair bearing the Zealaadit Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, ft 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 tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boote of this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole 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, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



IpUKNITURK of all kinds, Carpet*' ' Brussels, Tapesfcry, &o. Mattings, Linoleums; Floor Cloths, Ac., Ao., : must be sold to make room for new ship mehts to arrire. Come and Inspcot our STOCK of Locally Manufactured 1 ftbonised Sideboards. Tables, Ac.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables Ac., m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. (Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PIGKFORD & UNDRILL, LTANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. *



Business Notlc s (THK AISFJBIVSART. 9' 0, M. BROOKE HAS BK-OPEMKD WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THE SHOP LATE". V OCCUPIED BY Mb POLLOCK TAVCACD 9TSBCT, __ : _OPPOSITE UNION BANK. GREAT SALE Plckford % Uniirlirn PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNIGftjRE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS.



Notice to C7orre«ponclenc« Correspondents are requested to forward their oommnnioations m unsealed envelopes orinwrappen 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 ofo he letter. Utter rates of postage mus be paid on dverhsements! r— «•



WINTER 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 Tweeds, Bannockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. - If you want a first-class Suit, co ta ll. & W. ORAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CT7TTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Workmanship H. 4- W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Dairy Goods SPECIALT7TY a ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* "VfOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the JJN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, presses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock.. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES] AND CHILDF^N'S DRAPER 'suits to measure. rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose, from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn.



HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who ht^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, ka. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE _L MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Manufactubebs of and Dbalebd all kinds of



VENABLES, HIGH-GLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, both Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES k CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. ""NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration m the time of closingsome 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 I are intended to appear. ASHBURTONPUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892.



Business Notices —■ _____ WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. '. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin . To Architects, Builders and Contrac-j tors. i JJAVING secured the Extensive; Bush at \V aitati, where we have; just completed our Mills and Tramway] to the Railway Station, ■ We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, 1 Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers ; Middlemen's Profits. ■ Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, ! Dunedin. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex; and earn good income. Apply early as• only a limited number is required. ' Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 1976i_€LF.O M drey N.S.W j ISTsOOTrIINGJ [g/J POWDER Si BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULBIONS, ETO. Prmmmrvm m. hwtfthy ateto of th« eonail> tutlon during th« p«rtod ofT««tlilng. Tkewento "JOHH HUSIiV, Ohamlafc Walworth, •urrnr," An ngrmi on thtOMtrmnml «ta*y <tf<Mii*«MlkPMM Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & 00.



Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yow. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pHlla the Cork the easiest' and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th | ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot ehe use of hotels, r9stau ..ante saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WAU&BR TOOL COMPANY



; 'of ' • : GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, ' •' • ■ '' ' AN©' : ' ■ : GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE N R Y~~7/ AND E R, ENRY Zi A NDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT rMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire,lnsurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident v.iciety VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saretk 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



HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, 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 pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. 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 STOCK



PHILADELPHIA, 1876J HAUTHAWAY'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS i NECESSITY m every family lx It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is concede*! to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and. Druggists. TAMIS PA 1N AND SO H 8) 9, St. Mary Ale, E,C, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE 5 WORE MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. aO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Oases suitable for every Market. TheLargett WholemU Hohh m the World Illustrated Price Liwf on appMoatdon. . W. J. BITSH AND CO. ' niSTILLEKS *ad IMPCBTERS or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCEg SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn>, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLJSANED & GUARANTEED 13 MONTHS, 48 ©«1. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2e» 6d. Jewellery of every description re» paired and made to order. Customers' own. gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s tid. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. PEAST STREEtTaSHBURTON. •Building timber at following prices m any quantity:— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine, Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Mn Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and nil necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH.



SOLOMON SOLUTION, AN OINTMENT FOR HUT OR «VAl»IltTPJBl»: A POSITIVE CURE lOE | Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, ! Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore litps. Sec, &c. >, It cures Bp**di!y and Permanently ASHBTTRTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drug Company W. And^ jon, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford atreet, CnRISTCHDROH. Manufacturers-S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne AGENTS WANTEDg



James 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. Pbivate Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN/ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,Jincludln Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu?" Receipt Forms Posters Opera Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme



HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE MR HORSE IS HE EVERY MAN HIS OWN BY THE AID OF SOLOMON SOLUTION. TT has often puzzled the brains off many good practical men to find out the! EXA.OT PL4CE whert their horses arej lame. The following simple method is< POSITIVES 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, nd upon returning you will find that the ■njured place will be heated to a con siderable extent more than any other portion of the body. You must'ther rub m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY,



East Street H. M, JOHTEB. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largost Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. x*ianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. * Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner a«d Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3|l * ROBERT MURRAY>y^^^ Wtttcfo and Circle GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIANJ Ac ■'0 ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGR AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWEtLEHY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, >c Specimens o£ Work on view m Shop Window. PAST STREEtTaSHBUBTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVf!» TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST Op fIfiEGRAPH. .



TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PSR lOOflt. COOKING RANGES AT REDUCED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Teksa." "W". H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, P A I N T S, P A P E R H ANG IKG S, BT 0. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR^^-^W,



MILES & CO. Ashburton and Bakaia. iCIlEffiS, VALUATORS, GRAIN, WOOL, I 111 BROKERS Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 160 ACRES A ffD UPWARDS ;. WELL IMPKOVED. —ALSO— Clovers, Grass Seeds, AND ALL KINDS OF yarm and Station Stores. AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES.



Ft KB! FlttK! GEE AT SALVAGE SALE OF SLIGHTLYJDAMAGED BY EEMOVAL AND WAT*!R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT .S. W. Alcorn & Co.'g.



Wool. Liberal cwh adrance* on the ensuing clip 0. Wool either for local sale or else where. All wool is weighed both on arriva. and before delivery, and on being opened oac it awfully valued. * WOOLPACKS & TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. FOR SALEJ Cement. Cement. -■-w- | n Q tt jmtitief from Om to One Hundred Oaakt—Cheap' j D. THOMAS, Ashhurtofl, D. THOMAS. Late of Matson, Cox, and Co) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSITRANOE, AND ESTATE A6ENIS VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of live Stock, Tinwald mi Ashburton alternately? FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on CommisaionJ CLEARING SALES m per arrangement. I— X— AGENT FOR- Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Colonial Investment Company, Duneiin ' 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* Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stophenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ami Field Tools. .■ • D* THOMAS, AaUrartoß.



SAVED PROM THE FIRE. SALE "THE COENEB." i. O ' ■ ] It/X ARE OFFERING » krge qa»iitity of Heavy Dress Cloths (principally! W - <&W« »nd Maroons) forme^jr Is 2d per yard for 7W- per yard. Ladies j requiring «- fowl useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girls should see this line. \ A line of Gmta* White Shirt*, all siies, formerly 5s 6d, for 3a 9d. Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 188 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's Heary Tweed Trousers (strip«d> formerly 10s 9d, for 7s lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing Hue*, and cannot be replaced under j ai^i Our d66i>s are \ new Bsd mmß, j NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THiS LATB WRK, They are Offered at Prices to Compete with Damaged Goods. W. H. COLLIER. BAST STREET, ASRBURTON UNDER THE MANAGEMENT^OP MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'list for Watchmaking, London, 1887. : {Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. Kiri Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. RE MOV AL~N OTI O& CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from Orr'i Building* to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to llr Oftwon (grocer) ' Ml work will now be done personally by MR BLAOK. Stopping and Troublesome Watohea THOROUGHLY CURED. —" GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 fib AND Ift PACKETS, m FANCY CANIBTKRS a»o 51b aid 101 b TINB TRY THESE BLENDS TRY T«E9E BLENDS ©/»• 1 1 \ U" 2s **\ f &S W (I EAGLB !|.|;MiibiiMm}j il CLUB » Wib/ \perlb / \p« ib Oae trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from H ZANDEK