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Notice"-'-'" or Boiling with Clothps, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Tim*. Pot. an end to Washing-Day Worries; - Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Everything. Canbeosed m the ordinary ay fora Household Purpose • Outshinei all etMr Soap One trial is sufficient to oonv yosf



THE WALKER COKE EXTBAX7TOB. Pronounced the bast Mechanical Oorir Extractor m the Market, m tt -""' palls the Cork the earnest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its are prevents the agitation tf auto lated or other beverage*, and allows tfc •ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, rtstasj *ants saloons, dabs and fwniKits. Orna mental m appearanae . and 101 l nibke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OOVPANT / A9HBURT6N -GUARDIAN, Published Dailj, Office : Bnrnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,snelndfß Billheads Memo* Pamphlets InyiUtJon Cards Ifenvi* Reocipt Formt Posters ' Oner Dodgers Mourning Cards Hone Cards, Ball Progiuune* Conceit Programmes """ VENABLES, * HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Glimate* m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES k CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the eoubtry mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Gua*ma» 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 Uie day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00. April*, 16W. GREY VALLEY COJtfj ■ is the " ' V •/;.'' ■■" BBSTCOAIi FOR THRESHING MACHXNES) : SIXTEEN per cent more heat thin Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS amTing twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey CaUey Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS*CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4 fc> the Winter months, the LONGBEAOH COACH will leave ASHBURTON: POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE _806 Coachman. INotloe to Corr«)«poiulent« Correapondents are requested to forward their communioations m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. Ne words that are not intended for publication moat be written either on the manuscript or on the cover life he letter. Letter rates, of pontage mus be paid on dyertisementsl^ fc, , . ■ "^



G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Bui nett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. PmvATK Rksidekce—Cameron Street Eajt, oppoiite Ashburton Brewery,



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 J and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweed*, Bannockburns and Hairlines,' Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Cnatings. If you wjtnt a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. ORAIOHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CfITTERS Where you will find all th* latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmansiup H.s W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TAtfCRBD BTBBBT, ASHRTJHTON,



SUITS TO MEASURE. I rpHE Lftrgeet Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDKRS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn.



TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, X.0., and 21, WaJworrh Road, B.E. • WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO, Lid, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The largest Wholesale Howe m the W<orld Illustrated Price Lint on application. PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAU THAW AY'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. '•



W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMPCBTEBP oir ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUD ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ' HEROULES MAKING POWDEB TS THE BEST Those who hk^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, ko. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE jL MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED -pORTERBLANOHAR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. MANUFACJIJBKEB OF AVD DkALXM ALL KINDS Or Uairv Good* SPECIALTTTY



Business isotioes WA.ITATI BUSH SAW MrLLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunediti. To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. TTAVING 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, l'irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saying to Cub tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin.



Wheat Ship ments. tITE 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 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, 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.



nBON BROS., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantify of Fencing Materials, viz:—Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard R i!s, Straining Posts, and also Firewood, JJclivery can be had at a very convenient place* or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal. Address— Bushside.



mNDBRGABTEJN SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY \ B V MR S Q UIN N, THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, At their Rooms, East Street, ; Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied the system m Germany, EXTRAS TAUGHT— Music, Singing, Painting, Drawing, and Art Needlework. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN , , ■ on ■■■ ■ ■ v ; SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Albo— A DANCING CLASS Will be Formed for Boys and Girls ON TUESDAYS, From half-past seven to ten o'clock p.m. Calisthenic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at Mrs Quinn's residence, Havelock street.



THB RONOO PAI TENEI Kta KOUTOU KATOA. nacbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTS Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plants of New Zetland} In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. fT^HE NEW-CURE is the only Specific _L 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 time Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death* occurred from diptheria whsn 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, 3> fid ; Grindelia Robusta CigarßM-aa. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



Business N otic a S.MAIIII^ & fo., LIMITED BPEWEK& OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUItCH SPARKLIN-i PALE & BITTER ALES TO BR OBTAINKK IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRJSTCHUROH BREWER'S AND Ot Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AKD RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW.



G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED IJ3 MONTHS, 48 Od. /BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed V^ Twelve months, 2s 6cl. 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.



"FOOT ROT.' Toils- GIVEN AWAY, TWENTY SAMPLE TINS OF RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paint. TjTAR SUPERIOR TO ARSENIC, BLUESTONE, or BUITER OF ANTIMONY. Prepared only by O M. 13 H O O X E, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON.



EEMEDT, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT I FOII MAM OR atTADAVPCD: A POSITIVE CURE >OR Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Hprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore iiips, &c M &c. It cures Swidi'y and Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drug Company W. Anpl k>n, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, CHRIStOHtfRCH. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne^ AGENTS WANTED'



NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDING NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, 'Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals andn Patterns always m stock. < Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, homo knitted, JIRS ADAMS, LADIES, AND CHJLDBEN'S DKAPJS*



Building tim be r at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at ... ...10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, £m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBGN and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms.



Business Notices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHE«E your horse is nine. EVKRY MAN HIS OWN TBTIIII.HT MM BY THK ,'ID OF. SOLOMON SOLUTION. "TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where their horses are lame. 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 horse and down the leg to the hooFTThVi leave it 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



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976, G.P.0., &jrd»ey, N.S.W



MONEY. *OUUU) £200, and other Sums o Trnst Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, Ayn CO., 193 Hereford street



John O. Resteml, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &c. CASH PURGHASEE OP WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, bto. 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's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, &c. JOHN <*. £MESTEMI., In conjunction with the mir zeakahi) loam * Mkb cahtiie A«E«rcir co., id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers. Land and Financial Agents, «fee., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL, WOOL. 'WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaXNST ENSUING CLIPS. No-Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST.



JT. T. FORD & CO XTEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES 1M (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christoh^rch. 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 Addinsfton Market weekly. A9hburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALKS m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend fco 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, J9O Auctioneer.



LpjPOWDERSI SN^ BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULBIONB, ETC. Praasrv* a hoalthy stet* of tho eonatl tutlon during ftho period of Toothing The words «JOH» tTUSKAV, Oh«mlßfc Walworth, «Mrr«y,» An tlWVtd OB tbt Qtntmmmt Blmmr nffitHts tath ?•<*•' Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSEK & CO. Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am n.win 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 ray own ppecial order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address-- O'CON^'S LIITLE SHOP, Mr Bulk** s Arcade. N.8.-Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, ,7*»ae on c Premiees ; also Repairs. Zealandla Boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the d*rop, 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 ZEAL ANDIA 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 confideot are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots thafc 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 e^ntxjially manufactured for the Winter Strong f^nn Boots for Men aud Women a SpeeuL 1!^ . ?"£ *?T^ n f is directed to the Splendia pitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, vei? 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 been favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBVRTQjr



\\T H V WEAR SLOPS, VV wnen y°u can set YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. Wj. Howie 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 OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. ! N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. " THE TImW TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, 4. R C A D E.



HHnK&iiiflllwli&Eiw HHsSmI HHKiI wIHWiiiHBHWMHIIfiHHiHHHHH Scott's] Vniiralled Cookioir Ranges. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMPS WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRIOESJ o John Orr and Co., EAST STREET. Kast Stree t H. W. JOHTEB. 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. i . 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 order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3|l



TIMBER ' RANGES _ GRATES. We are If aw Selling BIRCH TIMBER H hfo PER 100 ft. COOKING RANGES AT ItBOUCBD F B I C B *. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled Mid Plain.) FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. ▲MB SPLENDID VAJLTJE. JUST LANDED ex "Tekoe." W. H. O^fins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, FAINTS, PAPEUHANGINGSJ BTO TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. . .-♦%*— invikPra B«ntt/*°7*' Insurance Company^ AGENTS FORfc^ y>llpy g^ Qpng,^ - GREGG AND COMPANY. Pare Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 18£9-90 |fc AX* Ub PACKETS. Mb FANCY CANISTERS akd 51b xbd 101 b TIN SI TRY THKBE PLENDS . . " TRY THESE BLENDS fl EAGLE !l (iExhibition)) J CLUB 1) One trial will establish their constant; usa, To be obtained from B ZANDEP__' EAST STREET, A3HBURTON UNDER THE HAKAGVIfENT OF'MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronse MedaUist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. Ftrt Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. REMOVAL~NOf ICE CUSTOMERS are requested to'note that we have REMOVED from Orr** Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Oarson (grocer) -___ Ml work will now be done peTso^^bv MR JIACK. Stoppme »n<l Troublesome Watchea THORGUGHLy CURED. Wool. liberal cash advances on the ensuing clip of Wool either for local sale or else where. All wool is weighed both on arrival and before delivery, and on being opened 00% is oarefullj valued. WUOLPACKB ft TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. FOR SALE Cement. Cement, In Quantities from Ons to On« Hundred Casks—Cheap D, THOMAS, Ashhurton. D. THOMAS. late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) ■/ AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENI VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRATK BKOKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. i WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fas, Hides, &c, on Fridays SALES OP WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National BfortgAse 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 Blighr, Specific Wright, Stepheason, and Co, Donedin Planet Jupiter Girden a»4 Field Tools. D THOMAB, AAhburton.