*HJ AfcHUCWTOIT GtTAliinAAi TUESDAY, »BPTfiMBBR 2 1?, 102

»nd Published by the Ashbarton TUESDAY, Septtmbor 27,1192.



Business NottC'S SUITS TO MEASURE r PHK Largest Stock o' J- TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choosfl from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBVRTON CLOTHIWG MARI. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS B, AJcorn. QUR Clients «nd Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. NOTICE. p^ DVERTISEMENTS for the First Country) edition of the Guardian must 'each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be recai, ed up to 3 p m. | ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23, 1892. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Booms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. Zealandia 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 1 The Public want Bootß 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 ZEALANDIA 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 conSdent »rt the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually go* «an~ tee every pair bearing the Zealandir 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, » 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 tho Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys*, Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past bray favorably known m the Ashbwton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STOE* TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Bo'Ata BOOTS. °lß* WANTED KNOWy, ,' „,. a position to «r JLrK^SJ^ "? SHOES of every * JPP*7 BOOTS and t\*nnn' ote fcne address— uuo^.IVOR'S LITTLE SHOP, N B Mr Bullock's Arcade. Han> r-°rdered ™>rk of every kind, ■ T x Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on B» Premises ; also Repairs. GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINES QIXTEEN per cent more hef,t than *-* Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly, WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Ooa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agenta, LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, ht the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, m Coachmanv



I Business Notices. |IBCH & STOCK 55 Jeweh Strket, London, E.C, ; Publit»ners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, I WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS] Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of '■ Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock' > and Noreltka continually added W. J. BUSK ANB CO , TvISTILLEKS and IMPORTERS' OF ; ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ; ESSENCES ■', SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers , Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it palls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo aated or other beverages, and allows th tediment to remain, undisturbed m the oottle Designed tor one use of hotels, rest* o ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. If ttiufacturad by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY ' ABSOLUTE ~~' ~~i PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ANI> , I 1 SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extena.on o. fire. Color cards and test shingles with iristrai; tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, HTC, ETC., ETC. .and having purchased while the market was low, I offer , these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK Of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. W NES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, ! OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT. HENRY 7ANDE X ENRY £j A NDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Fnm lent Sodetf i



1 Business Notices NEW SHOEING FOBGE A-HD BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. FRANK DA.LV, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's &hop ' Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support. Horse shoeing a speciality. \ : .  . ■ .i AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF j Labor Sayed \ IN SCRUBBING Passages and Flood BY USING i The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. | Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Ctjnnington & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 ' " "' ' 1 WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS! \ THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BESTJ TTEALTH withoufc Medicine, Humi JL~jL bug, or Quackery ! The weak,f depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous,! and debilitated nay quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting] Medical Coils, as used m the Christchurch; Hospital and by >11 the leading medical I practitioners and medical electricians! throughout the colony. Sufferers should; write for circular and full particulars to] CcNjaNGTOX & Co., Electricians, 190, Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50; TT» L I X I R V ITAE! IFOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with v 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 oar climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitso will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. It your chest is weak, or you seem ip dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitaa will work wonders m yottr case, Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottleo atls6d and 28 6d each. A Grocers and most eh smiths » ■■■ JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, ! Programmes, Memorandum Forms, j Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Rlccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. , . TH.TB AifiUfiTOl PHHDIi GO LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates. "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 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 m the World Illustrated. Price List on application. Almrt nil per.aay to oe made by *>l o&T persons of either «ex m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful succcsb. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil? start you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is particular^ adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United 121 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO. Box 970, G P. 0., Sydney, N.S.W CoiiEKAire AND SO* EtJCAI-YPTE Ex tract is the only genuine m tho market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Luns<s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kiduey Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents— -ASHBTOTON PxUG COMI'ANY. HOW ARE YOU ? "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. They have made me so strong."—[Advt



RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve m healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teethings The words "JOHW ST j£DH AW, Ctiamist, Walworth, Surray," Ale en«r»Ttd on the Govtrnmtnt Stamp i/ixci to tach PaiW Sold Bjt KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. FRENCH CREAM OljM EXTRACT, |, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick; ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne^ \ Abiillhbt Lank Lonho ' TT AN HOUTBH S i PURE SOLUBLE COCOA I fießt and Goes Farthest] It is the OriginaJ ] All others are Imitation* , Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack agM, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy ; Paper ! And everything needed m a omplet* Creamery or Butter Factory. j Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A i Established 1818 G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1J25 months, 4» 6d, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches al 30<i, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15a, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sarei Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. a Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you} . ! James McGregor, tobacconist hairdresser, eto. east street waitati bush saw mills Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING 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 Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, , Dunedin.



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS fuwhtdre ™«™™awi». * w«™» of a.cekidky. FURNITURE CARPETS .FURNITURE GOOD, ABHBTIO, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE PARPFT^ CARPETS j FURNITURE * CARPETSI Do not fail to visit , FURNITURE CARPETS' A. J. WHITE | FURNITURE CARPETS His extensive Showrooms contain '■ I FURNITURE CARPETS THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE CARPETS Wew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPETS I™ ™ (mm id' DPiiofflßi ZZ FURNITURE \tORKSi CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET! FURNITURE ' CARPETS CHRIBTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS East Street H. M, JOHTISB. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOTS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASBI 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. jPiaaos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards/ Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch, Rubbe. 1 Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch | AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3|l FIRE! FIRE;! GEEAT SALVAGE SALJE OF| DBAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AKS^ATOR. COMMENCING FRIDAY,j ;at ten o'clock,i ,S. W. Alcorn & Cos. " WILLIAM SPAEROW, i (Late'of^the firm^of|Siiarrow*and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO|DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have'never been heard of m Ashburton. ■ Come -and See for Yourself. NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suiting's. NOTE THE ADDRESS : 339* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBX7RTONJ 8 200 W. H. Collins & Co. ARE Making Bona Fide REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIRBIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skiniraers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Toola, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County, OUR^ PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT is under the personal supervision of Mb J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER AT~Bs 6d PER lOOfi. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal W, H. COLLINS & GO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. AGENTS FOR| Gl . ey y alley Oompany .



GREAT SALE AT Piekford A Untirlll'« PKEMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. , TTttJRNITURE of all kinds, Carpels, jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments £o arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK o? Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washatands, Fame} Tables &c., m Rimu. ; Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. |Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDKESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. INTIMATION. GREAT SUCCESS.—The Professor announces that he has again opened a frae list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladiis', Gentlemen's, & Children s PORTRAITS, CABINET SIZE, and anyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. This small charge is made simply to aecura legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the last free list, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have been set apart for children and the othei days for adults. This concession reduces Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere 1 Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address- Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Street (opposite the Royal Hotel). ASK YOUR GROCER FOR JUMBO BRAMD. BAKING JPOWDER. T3EING absolutely pure, and made -"-* from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. Anderson & Co., TIMARU. 9 171 R. E, Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOR/, HAS just received the latest novelties m TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATIJSGS, Et«^ ( Before ordering a Summer Suit give > me a call. Greatest assortment m the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, \ R C A D E. Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITB & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, &o. Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL J PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— I Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, >lford ! Forest. Deeriug All-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates. mUOKER AND -DEAN WEST STREET. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRIZB MEDAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy {them, and wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Wafcteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbon a, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed. THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES'& GENTS'BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. I Agent for the Celebrated (Standard I make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR.



\ ,-, ) - '■ | ■■■■ • ' '■•■ ■' t I^otice to Correspondent* Correspondent* are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, M required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or en the oorer of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid fo adrtrtinments NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD ■ HOUSES. I TTORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat new and Desp&teh, and at MODERATE CHARGES. Perfein Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. PERKIN WARBECK H, is By Per kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate <imp), by Adventurer—Snorting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Z«t land, and other good performers, and has •ft a lot of good stock about this district. For Curther particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 95123 Or, Groom m charge. r O STAND AT NETEERBY FARM '■■ Ashburton, AND VTSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, • THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands 14 inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved m foal. Terms. £3 3s per mare ; payable January 1,1893. Guarantees, £5 Es ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. L. MARKET, 9*62 Proprietor. LIMITED BREWERS Of THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES to Bit-OBTAnntD nr HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT fiHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND 09 M*H3 ZANDER, ASHBURTONJ ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, j THK TINWALD HOTEL, TI N* W \L D AND RAILWAY H 0 TIE 14 WIN3LOW GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL 4 COMMISSION AGENT &o. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGHASS SEED, ETC. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsackfl, 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 Union Fire and Marine Insurance ; Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manur. t*c. JOHN G. REBTELL, In conjunction with tne ITEtT ZEALAMII X.OA9T 4c HIH GAIVIU AOBWCIT CO., JLd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woel Brokers, Land and Finincial Agenta, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL 'WOOL, WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MAI>K AGaTNST ENSUING CLIPS. So Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATKS OF * INTEREST