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Rusin- so* ■-> or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are follows* . Bares Money, Labor, and Time. Pttti j an end to Washing-Day Worries* ! Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. ; Purifies and [.Sweetens Everything, pan be used in the ordinary ay for a | Household Purpose * i . ■ '-' ■ l Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to eohv yo» THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as U pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. lto are prevents the agitation ef earbb lated or other beverage*, and allows th' •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rwfca «' .ante saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full - nick* plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OOMfIANY .•ASHBURTON GUARDIAN/ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburtp - Printing of every deaoription,*includ'n Billheads , Memo* Pamphlets Handbills I nvitatlon Cards Menq/" Receipt Forme ' Posters Oper Dodgers ■-. ■. - Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Frograawneft Concert ProgramaMV " VENABLES, Hlflfl-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Olitnatee in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh 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^ADVE»TISEMr~ SWIAG to an alteration in the tune of v closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Ovakdum must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reaejjt this office before 9 p.m. REPLACE Advertisementf cannot be guarant«ed insertion, unless sent in on the day previous to that onwhlohthey are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00. April 4, 1899. ; GREY VALLEY GOAL . IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINSS] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twioe Weekly. WE ARE NOW BRIQUJBTXBS, THE NEW PATENT *FUKL. No Slack. No Olinker, Vo Was(«. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS AGO., Agents. LONGBEACH (X)AOH. QN and aft«»r MONDAY, APRIL 4, to the Winter months, the LONGBEACE COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFJCE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROW^fi; TtotlQG to Oori««Msp<maeiMEW Correspondent* are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envefopss or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regalatiens. Ne ws>rda that are not intended for publieatHM most be written either on the manuscript or on the cover ofe he tetter. Lttter rates of postage mus be paid oa dvertisementsl



Business otices WAIT ATI BUSK SAW MILLS. I SeTcnteen uriles North of Dunedin j To Architects, Builders and Contrao \ tors. \ TTAVING secured the Extensive ! Bush at Waitati, where we. baAie ijust completed our Mills and Tramway !to the Railway Station, : We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, t»irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Out tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. j ■ ' i j FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, \ Dunedin. \ W. J. BUSH AND CO. I TVISTILLEKS and IMFCBTERP , ' o* ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII .; ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. HERCULES FARING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who h*^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Oakes Scones Pastry, ho. mfcANSPARENT BLOCK TOE J. MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "pORTERBLANOHAR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. MANUFACTURERS OF AKD DeALEM • » ,ALL KINDS OF Onirv Gooclw RFEOIAIiTTTY TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, Sfc. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Waiwornh Bo»d, S.B. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS, Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. iltX. TJS, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitabk ; for every Market; The largest Wkoltsate House in the World Illustrate* Price Ljwfr on application. PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS i A NECESSITY in 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. m SUITS TO MEASURE. fIIHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. WINTER SEASON, 1892. | H. &W. CRAIGHEAD I HAVE great pleasure in informing their numerous friends and customers, that il\e>jf are QUfte prepared for the coming winter season; and »lso that their stock is without doubt the boat assorted in Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B<*nnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. ORAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS Where you \yill find all the latest and most fashionable styjes, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkjianshib H. | If, CRAIQH&AU, MERCHANT TAILORS, T4SPR£D STREET, Qt, Faweit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett I Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street J ■ East, opposite Aehburtou Brewery, J



Business Notices *. MAIVNI*^ & Co., LIMITED BHEWEKfe OF THE FAVOURITE' OHRTSTOHUIIOII SPARKLING PALE & BITTER /VLES TO BF. OBTAINB3 IN ' s HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, ; AT -■ pHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND Of p* H ZANDER, ASHBURTON 1. ON DRAUGHT AT ! THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, " '.• ■ ; AND . ' • ■■ RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW. THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kti KOUTOUKATOA. dfacbenn Stewart's NEW CURE fOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Fore&fc Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself Ito be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. mHE NEW CURE is the only Specific X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Group 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 whan 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 Cigarattea. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d DO G S. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in 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 dienta which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for whi&h we have received numerous medals and highr «rtmm6naations, amongst which we may mention that cf Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t (be of the greatest excellaaM, and to ritain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found in the flesh, thus fanning 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 Twwnty hillings per cwt, carriage paidl BSQLKB SQLK MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SPN ANCHOR PATENT BISCUTT WORK LJMEHOUSE, LONDON, E-0, Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 751 Washington Street, N«w Yww. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 188 the terms of Subscription to this* journal will be as follows, viz:— : IF PAID IH ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d. V.v post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, lfti 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 21^ 0-1 , lear ... 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if ' or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ppk ed, 4s each. Stamps may be>ent a b.^ut ' ■ Wheat Ship nicnlg. fVTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBiBAL ADV4SPES, FREE op COMMISSION & INTEREST, ■AGAINST' WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed in our hands for Realisation in the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most; Advan tageous Arrangements for the Reception and Sale of Produce in England. Our {{rovers are of high standing and great ex perience Ju the j^rade, and shippers may rely upou the*r produce &eing sold at the VERY HIGHEST BRJCE Obtainable }h the Market, while Ghargeg wUI be jjppn thp MOST MODERATE SPA^E, ACCOUNT SALES PBOMPTLV RENDERED, f We nre prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held In Stack or in Store, prior either to Shipment or Sale in our Local Market. Freight space in iron ships of the highest class available at 30a per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET.



Bu-ineds Notices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHEHE MR HORSE lUIE EVKRY MAN HIS OWN yiTEßllifif SllßfiEOf BY THE AXty OF SOLOMON SOLUTIO 1. 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 s— Take a little of the Solution in your hand, and rub gently from the upper portion of the horse and down the leg to \ the hoof; then lea ye it tor two hours, and upon returning you will find that the injured place will be heated to a con siderable extent more $han any other portion of the body. You must ther rub in lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT FOR MAM OH QtTAIIJRIT^JBJD: A POSITIVE CURE ma Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, tiprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore _ips, &c, &c. It cures SwMi'y and Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashbt/rton DutJG Company W. And*, jon, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, Christchuech. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne' agents"~wanted; FOOT ROT to~be GIVEN AWAY, TWENTY SAMPLE TINS OF RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paint "pAR SUPERIOR TO ARSENIC, BLUESTONE, or BU'ITER OP ANTIMONY. Prepared only by C M. BROOKE, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quirin). PRACTICAL WATOHMAKER AND \ JEWELLER. ■WATCHES CLEANED & GOARANTEED I££ months, 4s od. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re l paired and made to order. Customers' own ■> gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30$, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectftclgs f,o suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREETTaSHBURTQN. J3 UILD IN G TIMB Eil : at following prices in any quantity :— ■ per 100 : ~ '■ superficial ft Red Pins Scs»awg ftt r; • •••Us 6d Weather Boards at .V, .','. 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) ißs fid White Pine, |in Match-lining,do ilQs DOORS '■'■& SASHES, CORRUGATED IPGN and all necessaries for Building, FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY $QOpS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRIGJES P$R CASH. Jaincs Baker, Opposite Harrison's Aqc(L|i>n Rooms. JB7 OALE KOW ON ;^T ! THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS^ VTOVELTIES in Fancy W<Jrk for the JIS present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants , Layettefl. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted.



KABT StKEBT JEHm WE, JF©WE#. BJOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS. FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, • and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Booms. Largest Stock and Best Values in the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied.] Pianos and Orsrans sold on monthly paymentsfrj>m £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch, Rubbe • Stamps any si»e and design, made to order for use on paoer and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI _^_Dj_]._^_§_^_fc_i_|__^___H'' >MuU»LjH^^^l Scott's Unrivalled Cooking Ranges. <*R:BA.T REDUCTION IN PRICES. LARGE SHIPMENT OP LAMPS WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES.' , o ' " ■ John Or and Co., EAST STREET.



\\r H V WEAR SLOPS, VY when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, | 11. H. Howie Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. JLOOll! 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, \ R C A D E. KYsoothinoj ivj powders i I^^S^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, I PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prmorv* » hoalthy otato of the consti tution tfwrfny tho period of Tooth lng. Th« woffU "JOHK STE£DHAK, Ohmmla*. «V»l«M>rth, »«rr«y,» Are e«nr»«4 o» the Qtirtimtnt Slaw "JF't't to «teh Paeltr Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PBOSSF.R & CO. Boots. Boots BOOTS. TI7ANTED KNOWN.—i amn/win W 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 my 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. 8T,8,-»-Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on t$ Premises \ also Repairs. Zealandla Boot* THE WINTER having fairly set in, one of the most important question discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will year well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can bo obtained a*, 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 ▼erdict is —the most satisfactory Boot in Sew Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the storlihg quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Xealandin 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 Boot*, 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. Thas Brand has in the past been favorably known in the Ashburton district, »nd in future the public can obtain full supplies a/t Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ( TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



JOII!¥ im. RESTELL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &c. CASH PURCHASER OF 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 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. I Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, &c. JTOH2V <3% RESTELL, In conjunction with the VKW /,ttt,t\ll LO4X * JVCIt- CA1T11I! AGEVCV CO., M. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agenis, &c, are prepared to transast Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADK A(UINST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF ' INTEREST. J. T. FORD A CO I<TEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES ±S (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christchurch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Sfcoslr, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. : JJirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in Town or Country Will riacdivd 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. Poet^l Address — ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T, FORD, , t9O Auctioneer, MQNEIfI £^OOn 1000» £800. £500, £365, OKJyJVJi £200 r and other Sums o Trust; Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOUID BEAUMONT, and CO., 193 Hereford street AGENfrS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976, G.P.0., Sydney, NJ.W



GHhGG AMD CUAtPAAt.y \ Fiire Blended Teas, NEW SEABON, 1889-90 §ft upc lit PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b ah o 101b TIN S TRt THESE eLKNDs""" "" TRY THESE BLENDS a CROWN)i (( EAGL? il (i PxhibitioD )i .) CLUB )) \ p*. \h.j/ \^r ihjf \v**^Jt %p^Ml^ Ooe trial will establish their constant use, To be obtained from I .tf..ZANDER ___ -■ EAST STREIT, ASHBURTON VVDVR THB MAKAOIMBNTOF MR ANDREW BLACK. ■ : Bronai Meda'lwt for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Oertifieated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Oertifloated from the British Horologioal Institute, London. fin Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palaoe Exhibition London. removaT~notice. OUBTOMKRS are requwied to' note thatr we hare REMOVED from Onrt Building* to thai Shop abore Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Canon (grocer) — "■ "O, !■■»> . Ml work will now 1m dene personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Wafhes THOROUGHLY CURED. TIMBER RANGES _ GRATES. l¥e are Wow Belllo|r BIRCH TIMBER AT h go PER 100* COOKING RANGES AT HBDtCBI) P B I C X 0. REGISTER GRA IE?, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES -••I'' • ' ASh SPLENDID VALOE, JUST LA^DED ex "Tekoa." W. H. Cofiins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPIUHANGIfrGS] ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. -*V — AGENTS f^gffvXiS oSJgg. Wool. Liberal eaah adrancei on the ensuiag clip of Wool either for local sale or else where. All weol is weighed both on arriral and before dellrerr, and on being opened eit M ea»Wly falaed. A TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, FOR SALE. Cement. Cement. In QttMtitiei from One to One Hundred Caaki—Cheap D. THOMAS, Aahhurton. D. THOMAS. Late of Matron, Cox, and Co.) ITOTIONEER, LAND, INSURA^CB, AND /STATE AGENV VALUATOH, WOOL AND GIIAIJf BKOKER, * ASHBURTOK. LOANS NEGOTIATED. HFiSFhI Sl^Jt?** of Ut* Stock ' Tinirald and Ashbutton alternatelj FORTNIGHJLX SALKS of Sheepikina, Fafc, Hides, &c, on Friday*. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Seaaon. GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD on Commistunrt — CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— r MataonandCo, Chribtchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin ' . National Mortgage Company, Christchurch - '-■ 'J j . Booth, Mac Donald and Co M Christchurch • Murton and White's Sheep Dip ' Brantford Reaper and Binder *~"~ London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redsrood's Scaly Blight Specific ' ' - '■•" Wright, Stephenson. and Co, Dunedin Pknet Jupiter Garden a>4 Field Took. -" D THOMAB, Aahburtra. *