THB ASHBtTRTOff CmARDIAjy : FRIDAY, JULY 22, -|g§ .

Pri»*«d »nd published by the Athtartoti Printaig offio*, Barneta 3tr*ef. , Aab IWD^y, July 8^ 1880,



GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BKftTCOAL FOR . THRESHING BCACHINEB] SIXTEEN, per oent mora heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twioe Weekly. WE ARE NOW IJiNUTACnmiNO THE NEW PATENT fOEL. No Slack. NoOUnker. Ko Waste, The Grey CWley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., '" Agents.



OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the GtusDUX must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this offioe 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, 18M.



/ASEBURTON GUARDIAN, PvUulied Daily, Offico : Burnett Btceet Ashburto Printing of every deaoriptk«,3iielikHn BOlheads Memo* Pamphlets HandbOls fnvitadon Cards ReoerptFormt Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programme* Concert Programmsf •*» VENABLES, ~~~ HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Oases. AU parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES * CO.) 187 and. 189. Essex Road] Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.



Notice to Correapondesta Correspondents are raqaested to* forward their communications m unsealed enrekpai or m wimppers Of EN AT BOTH ENDS. as required by thepostal regulation. Ne words that are not intended for publfcmtim



LONGBKACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONOBEAOH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE _?06 Coachman.



'vim ui*iroiv*jiiir." 0. M. BROOKE HAS RE-OPEIED ' WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THKSHOP LATELY OOCTXPIED ■T Mr POLLOCK OPPOSITE UNION BANK. GREAT SALE Pickford AUnUrllit PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DIBCOURT TO CASH PURCHASERS. ' "QIURNITURE of Ml kindi. OvptU _D BruMeb, Tapaitqr, Ac ; Ifftttingi, Idnol6nn% Ffoor CloUw, Ac, Ac, . moat be sold to nuke room for new ihip ments to arrire. Oome •ndlntpeotbtrr STOCK of LonUy ibnufMtvred ftbontaedSideboMda, Tublea, *o.— AUo—Chwta DnwenWMhrtMwiU, FuMf Tftbles Ac., m Rian. Iran Bedsteads; Atutri»o t Vienna, and Amerioau Chairs, m great rarietj. Venetian Bliads made to order, . --NOTEADDBEBS PICKFORD «fe UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBDRTON. AGBNIS WANTSD. X WANTED, Agenti for ft GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good' inoome. Apply early as only a limited number is reqtund.^ Bo NOVELTYIMPORTHfa 00 m 0.P.0., feay MB.W



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-elMs Suit, go to H. k W. CRAIUHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CT7TTERB Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Frrand Wobkmaksbit "sr. W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANORED BTBKST, A9HBURTON.



gALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS^ NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, 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. MltS ADAMS, LADIESJ AND OHILDPKN'S DRAPER " SUITS TO MEASURE^ rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to ohoose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and seej the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS . JR. Alcorn.



"TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. <10. Lls ; L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale Boutt m ike World Illustrate Price Luif on appHoation, PHILADELPHIA, IS76J HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A i NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren'jj Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing.,, Always gives satisfaction * : Is conceded! to be " The Standard". Sold by Shoe Dealers, .Grocers and Druggists.



HERCULES BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hiro not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid oakes Scones Pastry, *& fTTOANSPARENT BLOCK JOE X MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED -pORTERBLANOHAB CONCORD, NH. XJ.S.A. Mahufaotubkbs or and Dialbm ALL KI9M Of t>alrv Goodsj «PECIALTTTY



Business : otices WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architect^ Builders and Contrac tors. TTAVIEG secured the Extensive •^ Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We arc prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Tirect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Oui tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. W. J. BUSH AND 00. niSTILLEKS *nd IMPCBT4BP or ESSENTIAL OILS * FRUII ESSENCES ; SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. t



THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOB. ftronounoed the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest' and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its are prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th >ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rostan k anta saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nig));* plated. , Special terms to joM>«n! Manufactured by the X WALKER TOOL OOMPANV



HERRY^ZAHDER Gloyers. Clorers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKK TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, BTC, 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 (he 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 SIOCK OF GROCERIES, TEA 9, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND 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. HEN R V fj ANDE R, EN R V ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND D IRECT IMPOTITKR. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries Clotheß Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be nsed m the ordinary way for ft Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you.



Business Notices /^ R B E N D ROB., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz:—lle<-rb Posts, Heart Stakes. Sheep yard Rails, Stiaininig Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springbum Railway Station. Postal Adpbess— Bushside. THE RUNGO PAI TENEfKtr KOUTOU KATOA. (Vlacbean Stewurt's MEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTS Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plant* of New Zealand) In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. mHE NEW CURE is the only Specific X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes^ and give* refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure" has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Orindelia Robusta CigarataM, 2s; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore i#ips. Sec., &c.~ It cures Bp«*iVy and Permanently ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashbubton Drug Company W. Andi. jok, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, Christchurch. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne^ AGENTS WANTED] "FOOT ROT,' TO BE GIVEN AWAY, TWENTY SAMPLE TINS OF RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paint pAR SUPERIOR TO ARSENIC, BLUESTONE, or BUITER OF ANTIMONY. If Prepared only by d M. B R O OK E, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON.



J3 UIID IN G TIMBER at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scariling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Bonrds at ... ... 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, ton Match-lining, do 10a DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Olegg's Perambulator^, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ■■ T«y •■'-.. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Booms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. - < Private Residence —Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery.



G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 19 MONTHS, 48 Od. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made — Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bjoaches from 2s 6d, Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



ijugjneag iNotices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE )0M HOfiSS IS HIKE. EVERY MAN HIS OWN ! VETERIVAItV SURGEON BY THE AID OF SOLOMON SOLUTION. TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where their horses ar* bune. The following simple method is POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY of ascertaining that fact :— Take a little of the Solution m your hand, and rub gently from the upper portion of the hone and down the leg to the hoof; the" leave' it for two houn, and upon returning you will find that the injured place will be heated to a eon* siderable extent more than, any other portion of the body. You must'the^rub m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT FOR MAW OR HVADfWPJBII: A POSITIVE CORE 108



J. T. FORO & CO. "XTEW ZEALAND WOOLS TORES iN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hkrbford Street, Christob^kch, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSIOIS AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or o.her Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addin«fco» Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, r > Auctioneer.



In conjunction with the STEW ZEAIASD lOAH * WFM CAXIIIK ACBUCV/ CO., X.d. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOJL,, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaXNST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST.



GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PUECHASEE or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Bariey, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CnfIRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, v.c. JOHN G. REBTELL,



COAL! COACT COAL! MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. B 1 o B S a t k BY AU COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY 0. B. KNIGHT. Office : WEST STRBEr,



Zealandia Boots. mHE WINTER having fairly set m, ■ one of the most important questions di«rus«e^ m every household is where I?^obtain r«alfy GOOD ? The Public want 2?ote that will keep out the dimp, and that will WS»r well and re comfortable. , All these qualifi* cat ions 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 findst material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandis Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every d*y lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. . ■  , Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, md attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots of this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole "■ ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past b*en favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr JT, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, r TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON



Boots. Boots BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am n,w 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.



WHY WEAR SLOPS, when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. K. Bowie Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. JL.OOIL! AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. "THE TIMES TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, k ROAD E. ! LpM POWDER Si BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prmmnrm * twalthy vtate of the eonstl j twtfon during th« pariotf of Teethlnar. Tht wonto "JOHIT BT££DKAK, Ohaml**, Wmlworth, Surray," An ni»T*d «■ tilt Oottrnmtnl Stomp fljpxti t» tath Fa<U Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO.



£A tOi BlUm REDUCED Ranges'H|h^^H|PSHH && &B Scott* UnrtTalied Cboklo? Ranges. —o GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMP SI WORTH INSPECTION, IN BNDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES.^ John Orr and Co., EAST STREET.



East Stbbe t H. M. JOWBS. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY'GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest 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 afe prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubbe,' stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI



TIMBER RANGES GRATES We are Mow SelllPff lIRCB TINIER AT ft*«° ?l!t 100" COOKING RANGES AT tE•TCID P « I C B ». REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain., FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES, VFLBNDID VAJLAJB JUST LAUDED « "Tekoa." #W. H. Collins & 00.,# IRONMONGER* AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPK.UHANOINOBI BTOJ UMBER k COAJi MERCHANTS.; , . -♦**♦—. ■■■.*. xavtrra, vanftofll InsuranceOompanyl AGEfrraFOß\Grey Valley CWI OnmpanT. east street, ashburton UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OP MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'Ust for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. ¥ln Award of Merit as a Workman from the People's Palace Exhibition London. REMOVAirNOTIOB CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from Orr*! Boildinga to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Gawon (grocer) ■ Ml work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. . GREGG AND COMPAN*> Pare Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 ifb*A«i> Ift PACKETS. 31b FANOT CANISTERS xxd 6tt> ahd lOfb TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLBtfl^ ©F u ■l -\ (l 2s M \i v ba \ BEAGLE !| PxhibitionSf! CLUB )1 \^er \*Jt W ib^/ V^/ One trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from ' Liberal oath advances on the ensuing clip o. Wool either for local sale or else Whet* All wool if weighed both on arrira, and before delirer/, and on being opened t«t ii awfully ratae*. WOOLPAOKB m TWINE SUPPLD3D AT LOWEST RATES. FOR SALEJ Cement* Cement. In Quftatitittj from Olt to Ort Httndf Casks—Cheap > ' D. THOMAS, Ashhurfcon. D. THOMAS. Late of MaUon, Cox, and Co.) AVGTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AOENIJ VALUATOR, WOOL AND GBVTN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANB NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY 8 ALgB of lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternatelyr FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fa*, Hidea, Ap, oa Fridnyi. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season: GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission! CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AOBNT lOIU- Hatson and Go, Ohmtchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunelin | National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Morton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition ; Red (rood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Stepheiison, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Girden aad Field Tooli. D« THOMAB, Aihburton.