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business Notice* or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Save* Rubbing. Never Fails if Direction! are followed Sares Money, Labor, »ud Time. Pucj an end to Washing.Day Worries. Prepenredr-Nefer Injured. Purifies and .Sweeten* £ very thing. ' Can be used m the ordinal* ay fora Household Purpose « Outshine* all other Soap One trial is sufficient to oonv* yo* THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the bestMeohaaisal Cork Extractor m the Market,'** is pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. , : \ Its ure prevents the agibtionci oarbo lated or other beverage*, and allows th •ediment to remain un«i»*urbfd m the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, restat ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and- full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the . ... . E WALKTO TOOt O^PANY «• ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,' Published Daily, ; Office : Bnrnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deaoription,^inoludm Billheads Memo* : Pamphlet* Handbills Invitation Cards Urns;* Reodpt Former Posters Oner Dodgers Mourning Cards Hone Cards, . Ball ProgfMuaee Concert Rpogratnmef ' U VENABLES, HI(>H.CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Exf reme Climate* m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, , specially prepared and secured to i resist every variation of temperature. ; C. VENABLES 4 CO. 187 and 189 Essex Roid Islington London, i NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. SWING to ah alteration m the time of VS dosins some of the eonntey mails, the FIRST EDITION of the GvAftDux must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this offioe before 2 p.m. < REPLACE Advertisementa oannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on the day previous to that en which they are intended to appeir, . > ; ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. AprU 4, 1882. ; ■/ GREY ViILEY COAL IS THE BBfITCOAIa FOR THRESHING MACHINE^ SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Goal. . STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE. NOwIiANUrACrrURINO '. < ' BRIQXTC:XXS»» - 'THE NEW PATENT FUEL. NoSlaek. No Canker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Ooa Company, Ltd. W H. COLUNS AGOi, ■ ■ ■-■ ■■■■■:•- - ■•■ Agent*. LONGBEACH OOao£ QN and aft#r MONDAY, APRIL i, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST , OFFICE at 4 p.m. ■- "'':' a '. - . .: , •' -*"**.>■* R. R. BROWNE, 206 , . . Coachman. INofcice to Cowewyondents) Ourrwpondents are requested to forward their *omtnni»ioationß m unsfaled «nTelopea or m wrappers .SoaL I? OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as rcqaired by thepasUl rasaktiMn. No VEOrda that art x»ot intended for, publication m«st:b»>ri<Uen «Uh«r on the manuscript or on the ooverolb. he letter. ,:>  . 'Lifter. ratw of; postage mas be paid oa .dveftjs«iqeni»| t ..•'. . ,"..',.„.,:



Business otioes ' ■RATIONAL jyrUTUAL TIF I ASSOCIATION OP AUSTEA L A S I A. SPECIAL NOTICE. . Bonus Year, 1808 INTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de- i clared at the close of the year 1892, thus I participating m TWO BONUBES m Four' Vearo. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £600,000 T E. WALTON, Travelling Agfnfc. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, *57 Ashburton. W. J- BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS *ad IM/cBTEBP or ESSENTIAL OILS 4 FRtn ESSENCE? SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ~SU7TS TO MEASITRE. rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooMfrom. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS B. 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 ; ana also that their stock is without doubt the best, assorted m Auhburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweedy B<uinockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIUHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and C^TIERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Workmanship H. $ W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHTUmTON. GREAT SALE . AT Plckford A UnWrlll 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 . fibonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables Ac., m Rimu. . Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. ■ Venetian Blinds macle to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PIOKFORD & UNDRI3LL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. WHY WE A R SLO PS, when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day. It. E. Oowle Pas 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. _ " j ' "THE TIMES" TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE. G, Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to b. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. : ' "moneyT 7" 10°P« £800' £500,i£365, ~mO\J\J\Ji ,£2W,. and othej; Sums o Trust Money to Lend oh Frißehold'Security. at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, and CO., ■.. , ; 193 Hereford street . AGENTS WANTED. ■ Vlf ANTED, Agentv for a jGOOD, \Y SELLING LINE. Either: aex and earn good incone. Apply early. ■ as; only : r«iqu|eed^ t.L .:•. »o NOVELTYIMPORTING CO are, a.p.a, syd»ey, n.s.wj



Business Notioes. THE RON&O PAT TKNEI XLi KOUTOU KATOA. maebean Hiewarls NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS , Prepared from the Mountain and Forebfc Plants of New Zealand} In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific 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 Dioinfectant 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, 3s 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Cigar»n-ft«. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d g.MAiininura* Co., LIMITED BEE WEBS Of THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUUCH SPARKLfNtf PALE & BITTER ALES TO BF. OBTAINS IJff HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHRISTCHURCH BREWER? AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL* ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW. HERCULES MAKING POWDEB TS THE BEST Those who h±ve noi tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, tea. DOGS. MANY years Bince we had the pleasure to introduce to the public oui BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kenneli 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 cod of a trifling coat, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and highr «<ommenaations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many; careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t ibe of the greatest excellent*, and to ntain double the quantity of newish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus 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 hiilings per o wt, carriage paid! SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L7MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE ft FACTORY, 751 Washington Street, New Yobk, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ,'■' .[ ■ ' '\- ,•' /.; :' ■ - i From and after the 30th November, 188 the terms of Subscription tc j this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IK 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... 15a Od, bypoat, 2ls 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by poet, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if : or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ooked, 4s each. Stamps may he^feent, ai w.nt 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. * . ; o <■ .



Business Notices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR lIOfiSE IS LIME. EVERY MAN HIS OWN wmmx 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 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 tti upper portion of the horse and down thflHeg to the hoof; then leave ib for two hours, ami upon returning you will find that the i injured place will be heated to a con siderable extent more than any othei portion of the body. You must the«* rut m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS KEMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION, AN OINTMENT FOR MAM OR <HTAI»«inPKJ>. A POSITIVE CURE FOR Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm Chilblains, Sore Lips, &c., &c. It cures Speedily and Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashbueton Dbug Company W. Anderson, Saddler. Solo Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street Christchtjroh. Manufacturers-S. Cox and Co., 42i Bourke street, Melbourne. AGENTs"~WANTED HENRY ZANDER/ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Larpe and Varied Stock o Guns Cairns Gum HOLLIS' BEST MAKE, Single and Double Barrel!, Breech an< Muzzle Loading, well w-tth of inspec Reyolyers, RerolTers Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTTS Well-known RANGES at Greatly Reduced Prices. i T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANI 100 Drums Linseed Oil SO 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 I Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware I Birbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Susan CHINA, INDIA, and CEYLON TWAS 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 SHBLA.F .CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT \ oomplete assortment o the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STuUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND UIR/EOT IIVfPORTE,B AGENT FOR— ,: Sun Fire Insurance C( mpahy ; Qanton Marine Insurance Company, uatMliML Mutual Provided SocWy



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 my 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'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. fTTE ARE PReFaRED TO MAKE LIBEEAL ADVANCES, FREE or COMMISSION & INTEREST, ; ■ Against ■; WHEAT, OATS, BARLKY 0R J OTHER PRODUCE j 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 3Qr per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET. yAIitES PAIN "I NJ? SONg 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House.in the World Illustrated Price List on application. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICF i. MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED T3ORTERBLANOHAR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Hanufactubers of awd Dbalkbh all kinds of Dairy Good* aPWf!TAT,TITV



ISISOOTHINGJ Lp/JPOWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GONVULSIONB, ETC Prmmmrv m. h**Hhy state ©f th* een«tl tutton during th« period of T««thln* Theworti «/OHir STEIDHAW, Ohtmltl Walworth, •urrtn" An MRrrnd <m the O«Mmnnmi <««i"p <tf>«*!' «c tath TatW , Sold By KEMPTHORNB, PKOSSER & CO. TBMTTKA V. ASHBURTON. +. ' • ■ ■ 20 Tons Temukft " Silver Dust" Roller Flour BEST QUALITY. In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 2511 Bags. At Enormous Reduction*. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction Room 3 WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Wjutati, where we have just completed our Hills 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.



i Business Notice TW-0 W !• " A N D I NO FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIREJ IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required NEWCASTLE COIL BY THE TRUCK ■*'. or^Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIRCH TIMBER IN~ANY QUANTITIES; ■ W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGS^ BTO TIMBER ft COAL MERCHANTS. -*V — f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTB^ORj Grey Valley Coal Company. SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. ■ ■■/:'■■ ' REMOVING TO TANCRED 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 28th, with a Lar Sbwk of the wide famed " ZEAL INDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together witi Large Stock (^ENGLISH BOOTS and SHOES selected from the &<»t Manufa urers. 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 tahburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON , JT. Brockelbank, Manager.



SALE NOW ON uT|ie Corner." ■ -*■ " • q^ :. . ORKI BLANKET^ formerly: 8«;1W for 6, lid gEING TH B WaiTß W^OpSTB t& 9d for lib* *i] : g ALANCE FLaWbLKTTES ...formerly*°"B]H for Oi I 0F Js#r : T . r **&&;»««•* «- : ; STOCK ; ... ULSTKRS& JACKETS, i OOailiirt^thatfiru*^ ; ALL NEWjEST WoolTkm^S|iaatew formerly; U 6d for 0s W QQCDS CORSETS, all *iv» ..» formerly 4s W for 2s lid .. Women* Bootn, all sizes formerly 9s 6d for 6s lid B^TH«s... *-* W«W i. « LATESTFASHION TWEED TROUSKR* formerly 10a 6d for 7s 6J BOUGHT AtotofM«n'B MACINTOSHES, 40s, your pick for 10s ax ■ And ttuny other Sp«di»l «^ L _ HEAVY ™COt7NT^ W. H. COLLIER. • "Mi %~ Mm. 9 EAST STREET, ASHBURTONI tJNDBR THE MANAQF,MiSTOF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'list for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horologic.il Institute, London. Fin Award of Merit as a Workman from the People's Palace Exhibition, London. removaTTnotice. OUSTOMKRS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from Orr 1! Boildingt to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Air Carson (grooer) 411 work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and T^° blesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. JT GREGG AND COMPANY " Pare Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 |lb AMD lib PACKETS. Bft JCANCf OANISTEERS and 61b aaj> 101 b TINB TRY THESE ELENDS TRY THESE BLENDS. //* \V vu v \/* Sd\ // '** \ [( CROWN)] (I EAGLE !| ((Fxhibition.H (( CLUB )) \p<* \^/J Vpet Jb./ \P erlb /V^ lb/ Otte trial will esfciblinh tlieir constant use, To be obtained from H ZANDER IMPORTANT TO LADIES. c. ■ : , '• ;..,;,•■• :■ j •:,-.■ vV i' fJ :, :' ■■ -v.a ■■ ■ - - :■;•■ ' •''': ' ■ •I ■■■! ■ '"0 ■ I ' . <OJ< WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS] TJA.VING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRE9S TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS wtioaM OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYasj .FOLLuWINO PAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot 1 —AU Wool Colonial Drew Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual pr|o 80s, special prioe 1S» Od for dress of twelve yards. . Lot 2—AU Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, foifty-four inches wide, m Plam Colour* usual price 33s 3d, special prioe SO* for dress of seven yards. Lotß—All Wool Colonial Ktess Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33» 9d, special price S3«l Od for dress of seveu yards. HEADY-MAISK CLOTHING SECTION. \ j • ~ '''"'*' ' 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suita, usual price 49s 6d, special price 35« <J<l each. . 73 Me&'s All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices Sss and 35»6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices, O* lid and OS lid each. 112 P* r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special 1» FairT-of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6 apecw] prioe IStt Od per pair. BIuAJVHLETS AJSt> FLANNELS In all the leading English a«d Colonial Makes we are now selling at*Specia Prices which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices u»ually|charged for similar >akes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST, Bv'maatuof he Paresis Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all tho advantages of purchasing at our Establishment brought to you very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENII The LefcteilOrder Department is nrnv under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular! Cheap Prices, are thus brought withhi the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. OHRISTOBCUBOK. ■