THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 18&2

printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, v theuf registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burf-o" WEDNESDAY, MA? 11,13 ft?



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardian 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. GBEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES OIXTEEN per cent more heat than " Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arrivng twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. Notice to <Jox*i*eispondenrM Correspondents arc requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes! or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, ■ : . ■ as required by the postal regulations. Nd words that are not intended for publication : must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements. : "longbeach coach. r\N and after. MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf c&rbo lated or other beverages, and allows the >ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appeartmae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL fIO»*PAKY a * ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memoa Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menial Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmet t VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. 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.



!- . Business iiotice.i ■ ': or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Putir an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies Mid Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you



TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0 M and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jIO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. TITE ARE SHOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear, H. & E. Craighead, MEECHANT TAILOES, TANCRED STREET. s.KAiramra & Co., LIMITED. BBEWEBS JOF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTOHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALESi) TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pfHBISTCHURCH BREWERY AND 0 Mr H. ZANDER, ASH BURTON ON DRAUGHTJ AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD SV/TS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooM from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS ft Alcorn. i



■•'Business ' Notio s TWTATIONAL TLTUTUAL : T IFE AB-OCJ TION ! OP AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1893 INTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded thafc ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Eafce of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. ) T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, B*sl Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS And IMFCBTEBB ov ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Agones, Pastry, tax



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DOGS. 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 whioh may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, 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 high* commendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t <be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish 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 hillings per c wt, carriage paid] SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I7MEHOUSE, LONDON, E-C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street. Nkw Ygbk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction | Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists.



■Public Notices. ; j "iTelrFzlnFerT SPECIAL AISiSOUN CEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Lar^e and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well w-rth of ihspec on. Reyolyers, ReyolTers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. gCOTT S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. 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 SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT k complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY 7AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER A.G^NT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austialian Mutual Provident Society



John (x. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates] Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account, ornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY ;CO., LIMITED UNION *FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Tjl L I X I R "T7- I T FOR COUGHS AND COLD.S. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withou exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitae will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. J i If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae w wonders m your case. Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemise



Business Notices. AJL NEW ZEALAND CABKIAGE WOKKS. Reeves and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business »t 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business/to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m New Zealand. ; REEVES AND CO. Are Tyring Wheels at s per pair. REEVES AND CO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10a, honestly worth £30. REEVES AND CO. I Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very I highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. reeves~Znd Co. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best m the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled . vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere, Our ■ inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than AJSTS other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK T-wenty Vehicles of Different Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with BEEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, JS^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach men . It saves accidents ;it saves swear in"^ and nables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. REEVES" & CO., LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH



IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aLT, WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL ■ ONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY and FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30a, special price I@h 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inche3 wide, m Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special prioe 3Os for dress of seven yards. I^ot 3 All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price 33s 6d tor dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price 35s OdL each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, übu ."] 6 and 49s 6d, special prices 3£ss and 35s 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 293 6'J, special prices OS lid and 9s lid each. . 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Ils6d, special price T'S lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, special price 13m 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all the eading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. «_«___— SHOPPING BTPOST. means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at our]Establishnient brought, to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT^ The Letter Order Department is now 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 within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE —Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be eturned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. OHRISTOHUBOH. i



J^OW LANDING FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIBCH TIMBER IN~~ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMP TERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS E.T.J TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —**** — (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company.



Business Notices ' SPECTACLE**. N. LAZARUS & CO., oculist-opticians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed S Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUBTON S, SALEK have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OH EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, suppliod at once, after fcbo sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all intereste i m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. &1 DUCKS |4y DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. Hi MARKET HOUSE WITH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have jusfc landed a very assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sporfc. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Chrifitchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STEPHENS BEOS, Market Itouse.



GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 1H *tt> xsd Ift PACKETS. 2tb FANCY CANISTERS and 61b an a lOtt. TUNS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS { CROWDS) f! EAGLE || [(Exhibition jj d CLUB )) V prr lb!./ \.pet ib./ \ per lb \per lb / O«ie trial will establish their constant use* To be obtained from H ZANDEF Seeds for Autumn Sowing, N LA.RGK OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITBJSTONEJ & GREYSTONBJTURKIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &<f §§ ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsaeks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES | AQE^T FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO GRAIN OTOPS™ INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate? George Jameson *<ttabnrton and Rakaia W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. Tho NEWEST DRESS DOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Far,cy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealetfce Jackets, Ulsiers, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special ; line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English *nd Golonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities.^ Flannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, be value m the trade Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, j BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. -^| ♦•THE COItIT ER M



AM A ©ASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ASHBUftTON, D. Thomas Late of Mat son, Cox, and Co.) AI7OTIONEEB, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF 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 Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, MacDon&ld 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 Blighn Specific Wright, Stepheitson, and Co, Dunedin Flanet Jupiter Gvden aj>i Field Tools, D THOMAS, Ashburton.