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-m L I X 1 R VT i T M ' FOR COUGHS AND COLDb. This wonderful preparation is the pro , duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withou eyception 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 in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitas will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clii.cd to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w t nrnrk wonders in yo«r case. ISlixir Vita? is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most chemises. , i-^ W. J. BUSH AND CO. raSTILLERS And IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCE?, .SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers} Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. TT AN HOUTEN'S | PURE SOLUBLE COCOAJ Best and Goes Farthest Et is the Original AlPothers are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack] ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper. And everything needed in a complete; Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.SA] Established 1818 FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane London] rnRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE _i_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANOHAR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufacturers op and Dealers all kinds of Oairv Goods SPECIALTIES "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Waiworch 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.



Business Notices. For Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put* ™U f ndi° Washing-Day Worries. Uotnes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you LONGBEACH COACH. r\N and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4- p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 3 206 Coachman. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage©', and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY 'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,' Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,* including Billheads Memoa Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Meriw.** Receipt Forms Posters Ooer Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmesl' p.fra VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in 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. GKEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIj FOR THRESHING MACHINES, CJIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BJECIQTJJE TTE ® , THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS^ /~\WIjNG to an alteration in the time of V/ 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 in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Correspondents Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No 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.



THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, ( SAUMDERS' BUILDINGS N) OVELTIKS in Fancy Work for the - ' present season. Now Aprons, Piimores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER Andrew Orr IS OPENING A ■DEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Clowns, Carsets, Urn i~* brellas, Gloves. "C*UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks £2 _ — PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d,s UUO formerly 2s 6d per pair. |„ : _ /^ TO w4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid Gloves at 4s 1J d. ' T ADIES' French, English and Colonial i—' Boots and Shoes /"•* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry; and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR. John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HAKDWARF, JJAVE JUST J^ANDED, Galvanised Iron, all lengths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Bciled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks aad Hinges, Wall Papers in great Variety. GVNS. GUNS. POWDEE, SHOT, CAKTKIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. "X/GTE PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF, iporttn^ Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. ¥ISCH & STOCK 55 Jkwen Street, London, E.C. Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chronaos, etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED GAUDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] ~ ° [REGINALD B. RKSTETL.] Mobs and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johh G ' Rbsteij., have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they »re now prepared to supply the following:— _^ ri . _ v v« jatsnr.Dß2MS» MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and .White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is aU under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all sizes les, Nails, Hinges, fccrews, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &o. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Meunt Somers. HREWOOD-r-Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Five Bricks. ' "I^KODDCB—Chaff. Oats", Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ' ALWAYS IIS 4 STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON ANdInDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS andT&ESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBTTRTONI [i am ;a cash buyer of Wheat, Oats, Barley, J |AND Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTONj D. Thomas Late|o£*Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. fdANS TSTFPOTIATFD WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Timvald 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, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murtoh 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, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D* THOMAS, Ashburton. Wool7~Wool. Wool. Drill \ n F °' TABANCES ona^ g P O W » E» K» ENSUING CLIP MWE puck of commission. PERIODICAL SALES held through . . . Wtthe season, the first one being early With Grain crops. It qUlfkenS B^re. *££Z££2Fb!ffil£fa'Z keeps back the grub. Delivered all lots. proceeds ACCOUNT SALES Rnd in bags at any Railway Station Woolpacks, Twine, &c., at Lowest Market Rates. y q tabart luction^ Woo broker^. JJ # J*. WRIGHT Ohnstehurch. gg RATIONAL MUTUAL J^IFE ' ASSOCIATION v broohes of "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP AUSTRALASIA, vebsu* LITTLE'S FLUID DIP SPECIAL NOTICE. and the Grkat American _ CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. Sonus Year, 1893 HEREBY chlltae the agents of TNTENDING Policy Holders in this .JL these two imported Dips to a public I very Popular Office are reminded trial, to be conducted under the auspices that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED of the Ashburton Agricultural and before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, Pastoral Association, the losers to pay will participate in the BONUS to be dc- £10 each to the funds of the Society lor clared at the close of the year 1892, thus their fcroub'e in carrying out the trial, participating in TWO BONUSES in Four The conditions I make are—lhat the ?ears. Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com- SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. mittee to have used any of the three Dips Low Rate of Premiums. either last season or this one. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. That the Committee shall include an High Rate of Interest earned upon expert in wool, and amongst other things Investment. that poinLs shall be awarded for the Reversionary Bonuses already allotted ! condition of the wool at shearing ; also exceed £500,000. after scouring and after dyeing. The — Dip used to be obtained haphazard from T E WALTON, Travelling Agmit. any outside agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Aifent, C. M BROOKE, g*sf Ashburtou. Ashpujhof



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITE & STONE^ & GREYSTONE TUENIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY JRYE OATS &c §§ ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE OuJ _____ ._** ; GRAIN CROPS "INSURED AgainstJLoss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates*] George Jameson * qhbnrton and Rakaia] SPECTACLES. N. LAZABUiS & CO., OCULIST-OPTICIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 233, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, «to,, have appointed I* Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTONJ I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for F SPECTAOLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this baautiful test and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51 DUCKS f%#y| DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. YA J^Jj /W MARKET HOUSE. TITTTH the approaching Shooting Season in view we have just landed a very nee aßß°nmej?lNGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappera. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, lmware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STIEIPIBCIEIISrS BEOS, market House. "I^S^~~ H. 11. JOME&- AaHBUBTOK BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with alt requisites at prices equal to procuring from Chnstchurcn. 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, oJUb W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, in variety to suit all pockets. The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings in Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes etc. Millinery in endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties in Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots in every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves in Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all oualities and colors, best value in the trade, from 10Jd per yard. Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, GRACES TIES etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated /Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES in endless variety *?&> ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "^| ♦♦THE COIt IT E R." KAIAPOI HOUSE. TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL * TURNER, ASHBURTON. "GOODS NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCE-i SCLANDERS, & CO., Christchurch, March 10, 1892 THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUB FIKST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DEAPERY, WHICH IS NOW LANDED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION NEW DRESSES NEW HOSIERY NEW MACINTOSHES NEW GLOVES NEW ULSTERS NEW CORSETS NEW BLANKETS NEW FUR GOODS LINOLEUMS CARPETS, RUGS _,^ T . r TW ELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN, LINING AND OJT JiOI A hi ' BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR 8s lid. MITCHELL & TURNER



HENRY ZANDER, j — ' { SPECIAL AKJVOUNCEMENT. ] I BEG to Intimate that I. have Just, Landed a Larjre and Varied Stock of I I Guns < Guns C*uns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel!, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worth of inspec on. i Reyolyers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridg3 Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. HCOTTS 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, ved 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 CHINi, 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 in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE 1 — STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Bands or WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY f/ANDER, ENRY Zj AND EE, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Providers'>ciety. TIN WALT) CRO'^UT, DAKERY BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT A.vimEW Tkriia*, (Late op Hinds,) HAS much pleasure in announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, in me premises next to Mk J. Heseltine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road TINWALD, and trusts his old friends ir the District, and many new ones, will farcr him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any in the District. CARTS will xun for Orders and Deliver o^ Customers. ANDRE W~TERRAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, TINWAL D. [a card. O. E. FOOKS &> SON AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 G. Jesson (Late with Ajndrew Black) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand a well-selected Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Price list of repairs. Watches cleaned and guaranteed twelve j months, 4s 6d. Mainsprings fitted (best j quality) 4s 6d. Balance Staffs or Cylinders j 10s. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twelve months from 4s 6d. Repairing Watches spoilt by unskilful woikmen a specialty. G. JES"SON, Practical Watchmaker &, Jeweller, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Union Bank.) Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. IVO3V-JPOIWO3VOXJS, USE NO OTHER. fTIHIS most effective Dip can now be *- obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lo HAWMER & BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost o Work, &c. , can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2J39 Agent, Ashburton,