*iie AfeHBUKToi* MJAumAA : Monday, gflPT^MfiEft 26, 18&2

Printed and published by the Ashburton -■ Publishing Company, at their regtite i* Printing Offi|ce K Burnett street .AiSbortoa MONDAY, Septmber 28,1892/



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 Roots o this Celebrated.Brand in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the past been favorably known in the JUhburton district, and in future the publio out obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORH TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.-i am n,w In a position to supply 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 in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. I .Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bollock's Arcade. N.B.—-Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BBiQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS A CO., Agents,, LUNGBEACH COACH. fXX and after MONBAI, APRIL £ fa the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. ;,-. - R. R. BROWNE,. ■ 206 Coachman. '■"



Zealandla boots. THE WINTER having fairly set *n, one of the most important questions discussed in 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 ana 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 che Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot in 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 qua -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandift Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the %very day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade.



NOTICE. A DVERTISEMBNTS for the Fieri Country) edition of the Guardian moat reach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Seooud (Town edition will be recsked up to 3 p m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23, 1892. G. Fawcit Dod^s, SURGEON DENTIST. Booms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron, Street I East, opposite Ashburton Brewery.



Buisu.e6:- otic S SUITS To MEASURE TPHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to chooso from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cane and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn. /^\UR Chenta and Readers are reminde chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR.



ABSOLUTE - PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT ANP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension o. fire. Color cards and test shingles with imtrnc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER :..._. \ Cloyers. Clovers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAHD My Season's Supply of : WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, j BTC., ETC., ETC. ] And having purchased while i the market was low, I offer 1.. these fine Seeds at an ex- 'j ceedingly cheap figure. My I Seeds come direct from the * Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am In a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities ' hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and 1 they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKBT. Samples and Quotations of Clovers' Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. "T" A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, ; ■ . 'AND i GLASSWARE In all Branches. ■ WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHE^IF CHAFF, i OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AJD CHICKWHEAT. ; HENRY r/ANDEtt. ENRY ZiANDEJI GENERAL MERCHANT ; ■ AND i DIRECT IMPORTER. ) -agent"for-~ j Sun Fire Insurance Company. I Canton Marine Insurance Company ft Australian Mutual Prorilent fiodetf



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR, ; Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. ' Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo tinted or other beverages, and allows th tediment to reman* undisturbed in the I oottle Designed tor che use of hotels, restan ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILIaEKS and IMFCBTEBB of ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



Business Notices. 1 UTSOH <fe STOCK 55 Jbwbn Street, Lokdon, E.G. Publisners ot OHRIATMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FEINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either se* and earn good income. Apply early &c only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO. ' Box 976, G P. 0., SydDey, N.S.W COLEMANE AND So X EtTCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine in the market, and was a yarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lun^s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— PXUG COSIIANV. • HOW ARE YOU ? "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. Tliej have made me so strong."—[Advt



TAMES PAIN AND SONS , 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Waiworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. UlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable, for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Price List on application. £ItoJ?/l Per my De maae &y dUI xyj db*V persons of either «ex in 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 honorably and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in 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



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THE 18HBIRT01PUBIISHIM .19 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, in the best style, and at reasonable rates.



-jm 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 t 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 o Elixir Vitee will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem in dined to be consumptive with a libtlfe cough now and then, Elixir Vital will work wonders in your case, Jfllixir Vitse is sold in Bottles atls6d aiid 2i M each. A Grocers and most eh arnica



AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF TiHbor 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. Cunnikgtox & Co:,< 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 3X WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor hy using t/UNSiNGTON & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading; medical, practitioners and-medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtok & Co., Electricians, 190, Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50



Business ft" otioes J NEW SHOEING FOBGE AUD BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. FRAN K~ I> A. X., V, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to Inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED in above Business in NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's (shop Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that'with good workmanship and strict attention to businehs to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a ppeciality.



James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC. ORB'S BUH-IUIfOS EAST STREET WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, w*«ere 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 of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin,



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sarei Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries j Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. . Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for a Household Purpose i Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you



G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHJES CLEANED & GUARANTEED I£s months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2b 6d. Jewellery of every description re. paired and made to crder. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30d, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy RicV ness upon all kinds of Syrups, grated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, ChampagneJ <fee. ■■';■! Artillkry Lank Lonho ' TTAN HOUTBN S . PURE SOLUBLE COCOA j Best and Goes Farthest] j It is the Original All others are Imitation! Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter Workere, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack j ages, Print Butter Car* tiers, German l)airf ! Paper And everything needed in a omplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, K.H., U.S A Established 1818



|, SBIP^r^fBHgSB^MJBja^p^BJ^BSJBJBBJBBJBSBBBBBBBBI f£\l SOOTH ING | K*^y r H6LIEVE FEVERISH HEAT^ PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Fraswrv* * h«mlthy «tat« «f th« consti tution during the period of Teething. The word* "JOHN STE£DKAH, Ohamiat, Walworth, •Mrrsy," An cn*r«Ttd on the Qovtnmtnt Stamp «ffi**i to •«» P««» Sold Bj KBMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO. \



W. H. Collins & Co. A HE Makin? Bona Fide REDUCTIONS in COOKING RANGES, REGISTER A. GRATES, FINDERS, and FIRBIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pana, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and moat Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS in 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 ATgi'-Od PER lOOft Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. % H. COLONS & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. HBP # # inwKTHj ml r|Royal Insurance Company. A^^TS *W(_Grey Valley Coal Company.



NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : (U|* The Shop between J. Ssaly and Co.'s and H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON] 8 200 FURNITURE CABPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF^OENTURY. FURNITURE " CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS [GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS RPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Do not Jfail to visit FURNITURE ' CARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETS THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found in FURNITURE CARPETS Hew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPETS F u ß ™ STMM mm m xpfloiSTSM °Z2 FURNITURE .CARPETS FURNITURE HOBKS, CARPETS FDRNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET} FURNITURE CARPETS CHRISTCHUBCff. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS



FIRB! FIRE I GBEAT &AJj \ TAGE SALE f ' OF DRAPERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATISR COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Cos. WILLIAM SPAKROW, (Late>f the firm of^Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thh I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Aehburton. Come and See for Yourself.



East Stkbet H. M. 3OHT 89. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CIITNA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values in the Colony to select irom. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. i*ianos »nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharcn. Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christehurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company ajl



PHOTOGEAPHIC INTIMATION. aRE AT SUCCESS.-The Professor announces that he has again opened a frae list for a month, and is Prepared to take Ladies', Gentlemen's, & Children s PORTRAITS, CABINET SIZE, and anyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. Thia small charge is made s'mply to secura legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the last tree list, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays have been set apart for children and the other days for adults. This concession reduces Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere* Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address- Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Street (oppositeJheJßoy^l Hotel). ASK YOUR GROCER FOR JUjUBO BBAID, BAKING _POWDER BEING absolutely pure, and made from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. Anderson & Co., TIMARU. JLLl 1 E. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOB/ TTAS juat received the latest novelties TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc< Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment in the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, \BCADE. .*" Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT'S & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac., &c/ Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawraillers, /iford Forest. Deeriog All-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates. rpUCKER AND T> E A N WEST STREET. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRlZfl 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, an i wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK *! of LADIES'& GENTS'BOOTS in Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. ', NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR.



GREAT SALE AT Plckford Alinlrnr* PREMIER ASHBCJE*TON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c., must be sold to make room for new ship menta to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, •fee- Also—Chests Dravrera Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, in Rinra. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, ani American Chairs, in great variety. |Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PIOEFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



LIMITED BBEWEBS OF THB FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUKCH SPARKLfNtf PALE & BITTER ALES 10 BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRISTCHTJROH BREWER? tJSO OF Mb H] ZANDER, ASHBURTON^ ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, Tffifi TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY H 0 TIE LI WINDOW JOHff & KeHTEJLI,, GRAJN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. * CASH PURCHASED or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. . Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard'B Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manur. wsc. JOHN G. JEtESTJELL, In conjunction with the JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES BIADB AGaINST ENSiJING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF ' urreßßsx



TO STAND AT NETBERBY FARM Ashburton, AND VJSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smitb O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands It Inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved in foal. Terms, £3 3si per mare ; payable January 1,1893. ©naranteeS, £'5 Es ; 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, 5a j payable first service. L. MARKET, ftttftg Proprietor.



Perkin Warbeeli 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON ... AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. PERKIN WARBECK XL, is by Per kin Warbeck (imp.). Miss Kate limp), by AdventiUrer— &oorting Life. Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkm Warbeck 11. is «re of Lady ,z* tm land, and other good performers, and has •ft a lot of good stock about this district. Tinwaldj 95123 Or, Groom in charge. _



IHottoe to Correipondents 1 Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, H required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication •Aiut 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 S>TUD HORSES. TTORSE CARDS Printed at the Maii, and Guardian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES.