*HE ASHBtJRTON OtTAItDIAA i *HTJBSDAY, JULY f, lß©2

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, s their regutered printing office, Burnett Str»eb, JUb Wto* THURSDAY July 7, 1892,



—sUo.iin..-..-! > . or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Safes Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Women. Clothes Preserved—Nerer Injured. Purifies and HSweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary ay fora Household Purpose * t Outshinei all other Soap One trial is suffioient to oonv yo« THE WALKER CORE EXTBICTOB. Pronounced the best Meohanieal Cork Extractor m the Market, as tt pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf oarbo lated or other beverages, and allows th •ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed to* the use of hotels, resta « ..ants saloons, clubs and families. . Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers* Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL QOVgANY „• ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Aahburto Printing of every deaeription,3nolndta Billheads : Memoi Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menv* Receipt Forms Posters ODer Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball FrogMiftmea Concert Programmes ».t« . _ ■» VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS 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. C. VENABLES & 00. 187 and 189 Essex Road ■■ Islington London. NOTICE TcTaDVERTISERS. SYWING to an alteration m the time of " closingsomo of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guaxdian 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. GREY VALLEY CQAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARB NOW "MANUFACTURING BHIQTJEXTBS, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLONS & CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 206 Coachman. Notice to CoiYecjpoiidextiw Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulation*. No w&rds that are not intended lor publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover oft he letter. Letter rates of postage mus be paid on dvertuemenU]



Business > otities —I - ■ _. — ——^—..——— —^M^———^ 'T WAITATI BUSII SAWMILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. TXAVING secured the Extensive "^ Bush at Waitati, where 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 Cub tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. W J. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLERS and IMPORTERS ov ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. r HJEROULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hve not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, ho. npRANSPARBNT BLOCK TOE I MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. ManufagtObkrs of and Dealer* all kinds of L>airv Goods RPECIAT/FTTY -TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Walworeh Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. ■AO, LJS, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable (or every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price TJnt on application. PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. i "' :" SUITS TO MEASURE. rjIHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to ohooM from. QUAJbITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. 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, goto H. & W. ORAIUHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS, Where you will find all the latest and I most fashionable styles, combined with ' the Best Possible Fit and Workmanship H. $ W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCBED STREET, ASHBT7RTON. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Pirn ate Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery,



Business Notices, S. MAWWINtf A Co., LIMITED BREWEKS OJP THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUROH SPARKLINU PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT (tIHRISTOHUROH BRIWER? AND OF MB H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, ANB RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW. THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA. ifacbeaiTsDewarrs NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. . ' NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Moir tun and Forest Plants 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 I 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 gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria wh9n the uNew 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, 3a 6d ; Grindelia Rpbusta . Cigarat>aa. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d D O G S. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world . Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and highr commendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Da Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t (be of the greatest excellaaoe, and to ntain double the quantity of noviah ment that is to be found m the flesh, thrs farming he best and most successful «#»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. • It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee, Twenty hilling* per cwt, carriage paid!) SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. OLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L7MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 751 Washington Street. Nbw Yobk, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAT*. From and after the 30th November, 188 the terms of Subscription tc this journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IS ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24a Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s Oil „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ook ed, 4s each. Stamps may be sent a ju-»nt Wheat Ship menta. tin*E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOxME 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, 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 30a per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET.



Business Notices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE TOWHOUSE IS HIE.' i EVERY MAN HIS OWN > \m\\\m\ meoi BY THE AID OF SOLOMON SOLUTION. FT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where their horses are lame. The following aimple 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 horse and down the leg to the hoof ; the" leave ib for two hours, and upon returning you will find that the injured place will be heated to a con 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 ••OH MATt OR <IFADRVP£Di A POSITIVE CURE Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore tiips, &c, &c. It cures Bp'*iify and Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drug Company W. And»._ wn, 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. Prepared otily by O M. BROOKE, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. ■*• ~ • ' —— — G. JESSON. (Late J, Quinn\ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 13 MONTHS, 4g Od, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2a 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 Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Jljuilding timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at lls 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, £m Match-lining, do 10a DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Raker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 19f U ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* ! *VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the lUN present season. I New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, ' Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. I Orders taken how for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES. AND CHILDREN'S UKAPJSR t



East Street H. M # JOMEI. 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. r'ianos and 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 oirder for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3|l Scott's Unrivalled Cooklog Ranges. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. HIQII £4 IOS Impll REDUCED Ranges HP™^^B^ES^Ji| £3 5s LARGE »Hl£MEffT OF LAMP SI WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW^PRIOES'""*' ~~ o ■ John Orr and Go., EAST STREET.



\\r HY WEAR SLOPS, VY when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. E. I>owle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. LOOK! AN EXTRA PAIR OP 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, X R C A D E. feYsOOTHINtTI L^J POWDERS I SN>^ BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti. tutlon durine; the period of Teething* TBe wort. "JOHK BT££I)XAH, Ohamlat, Wttlworth, Surrey," Alt tßfttlti OB til* Qettrnmitit Stamp qfflxtitoioch Feci.fi Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i amn,T 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 ray own special order in the best factory in 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 e„Premiees ; also Repairs. Zealandia Boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in, one of the most important questions discussed in ev«ry 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 EEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is -the most satisfactory Boot in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman skip are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandia 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 day lines, a 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 Boots of 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 Ashburton district, and in future the public can I obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's j ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



J. T. FORD A CO. "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES JJN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christchtjroh. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and DarHeld monthly. CLEARING SALES in 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, *90 _ Auctioneer. CO Al.! COAL! (OIL! MOUNT SOMERS GOAL. FORS A L E BY AM COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY HARRIS & KNIGHT. Office : WEST STREET. i i I, _ . GREAT SALE AT Pickford & Uniirlll's PREMIER ASHBURTON 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 ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Bbonised Sideboards, Tables, &c— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables <fee, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. MONEY. €QAAA 1000, £800, £500, £365, O\J\J\J) £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Bates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, and CO., 193 Hereford Btreeb



EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON] UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'list for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Oertific*trd from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. Fin Award of Meritasa Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, London. REMOV AL NO TI O B CUSTOMERS are requested to'note that we have REMOVED from Ore's Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Hr Carson (grocer) *J1 work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY OPRED. __, SALE NOW ON ATS "The Corner." o ORK* BLANKETS formerly 8s lid for 5s lid TJ EI N G THE WHITE BLANKETS formerly 12s Mfor 10s 6d BALANCE FLANNELETTES ... formerly 0s BJd for 0s 6d Of omah „ ■•• '»™«'r «••**'«"■" MANUFACTUBmi) , OLOVKS formmly la Mfor 0a M --„„-. STOCK, ULSTKRS k JACKETS, »line »thaU price. ALIj NEWEST Wool Tarn b'Shanters formerly Is 6d for 0s 9d nr»Tlft COR3BTB, all sices... formerly 4s <Jd for 2s lid Women 1* Boots, all sizes formerly 9s 6d for 6s lid j Boys'FELT HATS ... formerly 2s 6d for Is 8d LATEST FASHION TWEED TROUSERS formerly 10s 6dfor 7s 6tl BOUGHT A lot of Men's MACINTOSHES, 40s. your pick for 10s at And many other Special lines. HEAVY DISCOUNT W, H. COLLIER, -—-a GR£GG AND COMFANIf, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 fib A»B lft> PACKETS, Mb FANCY CANISTERS and 6ft and 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS If CROWN \ \[ EAGLE \ [(KUbiticmi (( CLUB )) ■\j*J*y Xli/ N^i/ V^JI/' Oae trial will establish their constant use, , To be obtained from H ZANDEF Wool. Libsml eaith advances on the ensuing clip of Wool either for local sale or else Where, All wool is weighed both on arrival and before deUrery, and on being opened out is caref ally ralued. WOOLSACKS & TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, fOR SALE. Cement. Cement. In Quantities from On§ to One Hundred Casks—Cheap D. THOMAS, Ashhurtori. D. THOMAS. Bate of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND /STATE AGENI VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, . ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY BALJB of Lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fafc, Hides, &c, on Fridnya. ' SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] CLEARING SALES,as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chribtchurch OolonW Inrcstment 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 Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific W Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin ¥ Planet Jupiter Girden »v 4 Field Tools. D THOMAS, Aahburton. i