*HE ASttfetJHTOft GUAKMAJN 1 SATURDAY, JUNE 11, lß©2

Pointed and published by th« Aahburton Publishing Company, s their wsjjutered printing office, Burnett Sl**»et, Ash bnrto* . SATURDAY, June 11 189%



Business Notices or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Diicciious are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put, an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. I urines and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary ay for a Household Purpose • : Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER CORK BXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it piills the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw, Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th 'ediraenb to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, ratal .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearahae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E_WALKgR TOOL COMPANY /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,*includm , Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards ; _ . Menu* 1 Receipt Forms Posters Oner Dodgers ' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Prognyunea Concert Programmes " VENABLES, I HIOH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. J C. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO "ADVERTISERS. /~)WIJSG to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guißra£ 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. . GEEY 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 BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL.- No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company,-Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. Notice to Correspondents Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No w*>rds 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 on advertisements. LONGBEACH COAci! QN and af t«»r MONDAY, APRIL 4, fa the Winter montks, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Business Notices TMTUTUAL J~IF£ ASSOCIATION OF A TJ S T R A L A S I A. SPECIAL NOTICE; Bonus Year, 1893 TNTENDING Policy Holders m this L 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, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m 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 ! TE. WALTON,' Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, *57 r Ashburton. W. J, BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS and IMPORTERS' OF ESSENTIAL OILS «fc FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra (Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ~sc77ts to mbXsUrK rnHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. f SA.UNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn. \ G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. > Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnetl B Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. 3 _ " Private Residence—Cameron Stree fc East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. P O. J ESSONT" ~ " PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND a JEWELLER. 8 r TTAVING BOUG HT the Shop Fitting •*-*■ and the Goodwill of Business fro'n c Mk J, Quinn, East Street. r I am now Showing an Entirely New Stock of Watches, Clocks, and " c Jewellery, at Lowest Possible Piices. 7 ■'■■■'■ ■■■■..■>.■■ . s Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelv I months, 4s 6d. . ; I G. Jesson. * (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, b ' East Street, Ashburton 1 r Next Mr Anderson, saddler)< AGENTS WANTBI>r~" WANTED, Agents for a GOOI SELLING LINE. Either sei and earn good income. Apply early ai only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976. G P. 0., Sydpey, N.S.W IMPORTANT WOTICE. T BEG to inform the inhabitants oi -*- Ashburton and surrounding district* that I have taken, the premises recentlj occupied by Mr Salbk, where I intend to carry on the practical repairing oi WATCHES' CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2j Over twenty years experience, oi which twelve were spent m England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and rea3onable changes may be relied upon. A TRIAL SOLICITED F. PICKFORD, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4 22e MONEY, &Qf\nf\ 1000, £800, £500, £365, » OUWU £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, and CO., 193 Hereford street. 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 the}r stock is without doubt the b,est assorted m Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Bdnnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Susfe, go to H. & W. CRAI&HEAD, 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 y cFaighemd. MERCHANT TAILORS, ' 1 TAtfCJUSD STREET, AS^BURXON.



Business Notices S.MAMWINtiJfc CO., LIMITED BREWEKS 01? THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUIICH SPAEKLfNi* PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT QHRISTCHURCH BREWER'S AXD OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL T NWA.LD THE RONGO PAI TENEI KM KOUTOU KATOA. Maebean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Fotef Plants of New Zealand In Asthma the New Cure has proved itse to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specif yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no riva It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bathi and all the attendant worry incidental I the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CCJR disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshin sleep. The NEW CURE is the only tn Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occum from diptheria whsn the "New Cure has been freely used from the first outs of the disease, and so great are its pr fcective powers, that the complaint hi never been known to spread to oth members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Grindelia Robus Cigarettes, 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6c -■ ■ t i D O G S. .-.. JJf ANY years since we had the pleasu iVx to introduce to the public oi BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kenne of the world Since that time we have made many ir portance improvements m th irmanufactu; —improvements not of the nature of vege compounds which may be added to ar ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature produce good hard flesh and muscle, ing] clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Foo possesses, and for which we have receive numerous medals and highr 4iiommendation amongst which we may mention that of Pr fessor Da Zurn, who after many carefi analysis and experiments pronounced thes biscuits t (be of the greatest excelleaoe, an to ntain double the quantity of notrisl ment that is to be found m the flesh, thy farming he best and-most successful tit for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscu 8 stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark, the qualiy of which we guarantee Twent hiilings per cwt, carriage paid? SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. GLARE & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L7MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, Nbw Yobk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAU THAW AY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every familj It blacks and polishes Ladies anc hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, am atchels, withoiit brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be « The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ———————— n THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, tFrom and after the 30fch November, ISS he terms of Subscription tc this journal will bo as follows, viz:— , , IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 ' ,„ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, ISs 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. : Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 2ls 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ooked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as »-^-.ut I . ■ lEROULES iSxVKING POWDER TS THE BEST who ha^e not tried it, should sk their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &oj



Business Notices. Tenry za¥d¥r7 ! - I :. — ~ j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of ] Guns fnllllS €£ung HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrel!j Breech and Muzzle Loading, well wn-th of inspec ReYolyers, Revolvers. 4k nun million Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases. Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. 1" HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black., ready for sheep branding - 10 Bales best 5-p y Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome,s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TF^S I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz .—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE — STRAW AND OATEN SHRAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment o fthe best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, ustraliaiL Muiual Provided s '»oiety John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT GRAIN & WOOL STORES, 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, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN TAND MERCANTILE AGENCY •CO., ' LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN- SURANCE CO LIMITED TTI L X I R -TTT I TJE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro rluct 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 suic all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitro will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Yitee. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a litfcje lough now and then, Elixir Vitse w Fork wonders m your case., Elixir Vitfß is sold m Bottles at Is 6d' nd 2s 6d each.' A Grocers and n^ost a hami^s



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—T am now m a position 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 special order m the best factory m 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 c Premises ; also Repairs. Wheat Shipments f TTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBEBAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION*INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most Advan tageous Arrangements for the Reception and Sale of Produce m England." Our Brokers are of high standing and great ex perience m the trade, and shippers may rely upou their produce being sold at the VERY* HIGHEST PRICE Obtainable m the Market, ■while Charges will be upon the MOST MODERATE SCALE, ASTD 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 30a per ton, GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET, "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 moat reasonable terms. AO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. 'Che Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE _L MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED ■pORTER BLANCH AR OOKCORD, N.H. U.S.A. j Manufactubers of and Dkalebs AM, KINWS OF i JL>airv Grooclts ■ SPECIALTIES ,



R^SOOTHINGj LyJpowders I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the con»ti tution during; the period of Toothing:. The words "JOHN BTpjRDMAN. Chamiat, Walworth, Surrey," Are enprf *d on the Government Stamp affixed to each I'acktt Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO. TEMUKA V, ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temuka " Silver Dust" Roller Flour BEST QUALITY, In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 2511 Bags. At Enormous Reductions. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. CTAVING secured the Extensive -*-^: Bush at "Waitati, where we have just completed pur 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 AND MURDOCH, Dunedin.



liimii" mt win 0 ■ SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. REMOYIKG TO TAtfCRED STREET. J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous friends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY, the!2Bth, with a Large Sb'jok of the wide-famed " ZEAL INDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together with a Large Stock of ENGLIS B BOOTS and SHOES selected from the B9st Manufacturers. The Best Boots m Ashburton for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined. We buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to those who buy on credit. A great deal of money is wasted by not knowing and neglecting to find where to buy Boots at least cost. This^you can easily save by dealing with the Best Value Boot Man m Ashburbon, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. JT. Brockelbank, Manner.



Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have'ehartereci several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APK IL, A. IS E> ' M.' A. V, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made dgains!- Shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEOEASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN 1 FBIEDLANDER BROS 4SHBURTON, TINWALD, AND LYNDHfJRS



I AM ;A dASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. 1). THOMAS, ISHBUB-TON 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 Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. fcRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. 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 Foot Rot Composition Radwoed's Scaly Blighb Specific Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Girden and Field Tools, P THOMAS, Aslrtmrfom.



A NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY. j SOL OMON~"SOLUTIO N Now Creating a Furore m Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curative Properties. AN OINTMENT FOR MAN OR QUADRUPED. IS A POSITIVE CURB For Rheumatio Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Sprains, Wounds, Sores, Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &c, &c. THE SIMPLE HONEST TRUTH. Octavia Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne. March llch, 892 Gentlemen,—For nearly three years I nave been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout. Sjjc months of that period I had positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I have been unable to walk without crutcheaor sticks. I have had forty-eight electric baths, and spent three weeks at the springs at Drysdale. About three weeks ago I was induced to use your Solomon Solution, and am now enabled to walk without any assistance whatever. I wiite this trusting that it may be the means of inducing ohher sufferers to give it a trial. I am, sincerely yours, Georgk A. Patterson. SOLOMON SOLUTION Is the Most Recent and Wonderful Discovery as a Treatment for HORSES, CATTLE & DOGS. ! GUARANTEED TO CURE HORSES of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Mange, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Cute, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Feet, Splints, &c >«' I CURES COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. CURES DOGS of Mange, and every description of Cuts and Sores. If CURES SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY. TRUTH IS STUBBORN' Upper Riccartou, May 20, 1892. A, Parsons, Esq., Dear Sir,—l have used Solomon Solution for a very severe cut on the racehorse Cracksbot, and can testify to its wonderful healing properties. It lias* the advantage of keeping the sore free of all discharging matter and inflamma tion, and though the wound was very severe no scar or blemish has been left on the horse. I shall be happy to recommend the Solution to my friends.—Yours truly, Charles O'Connor, Christchurch, May 23, 1892. A. Parsons, Esq., Christchurch. Dear Sir, —We can testify to the wonderful cures obtainable by using S.S. We have from time to time used different solutions, and can say that it is our intention to use no other m our stable here and at Rangiera. You can make what use you like of this letter.—Yours faithfully, GLAV.KBOS A Co. Sold by all Medicine Vendors and Saddlers throughout the Colony m Jars, 3s 6d and 7s each. ASHBUKTON AGENTS ASHBURTON DRUG CO W ANDERSON, Saddler. Sole Wholesale Representative m New Zealand : A PARSONS, 161 Hebeford Street, CHRISTCHURCH Patentees and Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourk* Street, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED 5 161 ~~ GREGG AND COMPAN *. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 v, }ft aujd lft> PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and 61b a»d 10fl> TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS [( CROWN ]| ({ EAGLE !| {( Exhibition R g CLUB )) \\ pei %/J \per lh./J \ per ib / \per lb / "'^<^>/ X^sas^ One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDEF J^OW LANDING FENCING WIEE. FENCING WIBE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIREJ IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK or Wmtet Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIRCH TIMBEE IN ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGS] ETC TIMBEK & COAL MERCHANTS. —*V— ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-j Grey Valley Coal Company.