THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, lß6g

Printed *nd published by the Aahburton Publißhing Company, ; their registtfect. printing office, Burnett Street,. Ash WEDNESDAY. Jose iff, 189^



■fcJU.SillfcJir.S Ut'J or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Dire lions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything, ; . Can be used m the ordinary ay for a Household Purpose * Outshines all othftr Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER COfiK EXTBAOTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th 'ediment to remain undisturbed m the mottle Designed tor che use of hotels, restav ..ante saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m 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^ncludta Billheads Memoa Pamphlets Handbills . Invitation Cardß Menu? 1 Receipt Forme Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES A CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /"VWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardiak: must be published earlier.' Advertise* ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannoi fa guaranteed insertion, unless sent m oh the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. 1 .. _ ■■"■■"■—■—■■■••' GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BESTCOAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES) SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES^ THE NEW PATENT FUEEi \ ,- No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste.' The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd, W H. COLLINS & CO., ; Agents, LONGBEACH COACH; QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, ta, ; the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman. INotiee to Oorresppndeiuw Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m 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. i .-.-.. Letter rates of postage must be paid on dvertiaementsj , ...



Business None s ' [RATIONAL TI/rUTUAL X~lf7 ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 189S TNTENDING Policy Holders m this I very Popular Office are reminded that 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 Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rabe of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Keversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000 TE. WALTON," Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, *b*l Ashburton. W. 3. BUSH AND CO. rvISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. SUITS TO MEASURE. rnHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooso from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and sec the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS K. A 1 corn. Q. Fawcit Dodds SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnet Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Pbivate Residence—Cameron Stre( East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. r~~ """MONEY.-: 1 • £QAOn 1000 > £800 ' £500, £365 OVJUVJj £200, and other Sums Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Securit at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEaUMONT, And GO., 193 Hereford street IMPORT AMT MOTICeI T BE^ to inform the inhabitants -*- Ashburton and surrounding districi that I have taken the premises receail occupied by Mk Sales, where I inten to carry on the practical repairing c : WATOHESI CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. ! Commencing on MONDAY, May 2] ! Over twenty years experience, ( which twelve were spent m England, ir eluding five years legal apprenticeship Satisfaction, civiLty, and teasonabl [changes may be relied upon. \ A TRIAL SOLICITED F. PICKFOKD, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, sASHBURTOJ 4_22 GEEAT SALE AT Pickford & JJmirillt PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTIURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets P Brussels, Tapestry, <fee. 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, Fane] Tables &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, -NOTE ADDBESS PICKFOED & Utf DRILL, TAN C RED STREET,] ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. \ITANTED, Agenta for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, G.P.0., Sydney, N.S.W 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 ; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashbnrton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B<*nnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, leavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS an© CT7TIERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H $ W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business JNotices i.MAIMM & Co., LIMITED BREWEB& OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUROH SPARKLINU PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED W HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHRISTCHURCH BREWER? AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE xINWALD HOTELI T NWALD" THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA. Uffacbcsin Stewarts NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP^ NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plants of New Zealand > In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetifls, 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 when 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 haa never been known to Bpread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s fid ; Grindelia Robusfca Oistarfit+fis, 2s ; Asthma Tobacco. 2s 6d ~ ; _7J D 0 G S. MAI^Y years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public oui 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 which 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* «»«!ommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t cbe of the greatest excelleaoe, 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 hiilings per cwt, carriage paidfl SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC, Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 751 Washington Street, New Yosk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWATb 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. HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who ha^e not tried, it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, &a 3 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, tFrom and after the 30bh November, 188 he terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— IP PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOSED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if : or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ooked, 4a each, Stamps may be sent] a* (A«nt



Bupine«s Notices. ITnry zander, i SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. rBEG 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 nth of inspec Reyolyers, Revolvers. Amiiiunitton. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. HCOTTS Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 30 Cases Valvoline 100 Oases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red &nd black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-p y Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome s 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 A complete assortment o the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STuUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. HE N R Y~~ TV A N D E R, EN R V ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND ' . ' '• ■ DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany 'Canton Marine Insurance Company, ustralian Mutual Provident Society John Gr. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER SHIPPING AND FINANOIAI AGENT GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STRE BT, 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, Twiue, 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 AGENGYftCO., LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED TTI L XI R .TT.-I T^£ FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct ot 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 exacLy suic all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using EHxir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae w work wonders m yoar case., Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each.' A Grocers and most dismiss i



Bootsk Boots. BOOTS. TIT ANTED KNOWN.—T am now m VV • 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 special 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. f ITE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR CTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for "Realisation m the HOxME 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 80s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET. "TAMES PAIN AND SONS eJ 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Waiworrh Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. UlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List, on application. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE 1_ MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufactubeks op and Dealers all kinds op X>airv Goo<iis» SPECIALTIES i



ip^ powders! BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the const! tiition during the period of Teething. The words "JOHK STEED KAH, Chemiat, Waiworth, Surroy," Axe CDRT/Ted on the Government Stamp affixti to tach Packtt Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. TEMUKA V, ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temuka "Silver Dust" Roller Flour] BEST QUALITY, <?"■ .■■• , . In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 2511 Bags. At Enormous Reductions. The Cash Store. ! Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms , WAJTATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. 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 Ous tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. L



Grain Ships to London. rflE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they haYe>hartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOiMlon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MA.TO CH, APRIL, A. IS T> MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against shipments Free of Oommission~and Interest. Friedlander Bros. • WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATB,. BARLEY and RYEGBASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES HIGHEST PkIOES GIVEN' FRTEDLA3STDER BROS. 4SHBURTON, TINWALD, AND LYNDHrjRS SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE.] REMOVING TO TANCREDTSTREET. J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous Mends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY tlie?2Bth, with a Larae Sinck of the wide-famed " ZEAL INDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together with a Large Stock of ENGLIS B BOOTS and SHOES selected from the Bsisfc Manufacturers. '^The Best Boots m Ashburfcon for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined We buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount 'charred 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, 'lhis.you^can . easily save by dealing, with the Best Value jßoot Man m Ashburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTONv" 1. Brocfeelbank, Manager.



TW" O , W LAN D I N G 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 or Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station ab Lowest Rate BIECH TIMBEE IN~ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGS] ETC/ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —•*#♦—■ ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-l Grey Valley Coal Company. ""— A WEiW AND MAB,WlAfflfWTiM£Mwr~ SOL OMON~SOLUTION Now Creating a Furore m Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curative Properties. AN OINTMENT FOR MAN OR QUADRUPED. * IS A POSITIVE CURE For Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Sprains, Wounds, Sores, Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &0., &c, THE SIMPLE HONEST TRUTH. Ootavla Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne. March 11th, 892 Gbktmmen,—For nearly three years I nave been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout. Six month, of that period I had positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I have been unable to walk without crutches or sticks. I have had forty-eight electric baths, and spent three weeks at the springs at Dryadale. About three weeks ago I was induced to urn your Solomon Solution, and am now enabled to walk without any assistance whatever, I write thin trusting that it may be the means of inducing other Bufferers to give it a trial. I am, sincerely yours, Georgk A. Pattebsok. SOLOMON SOLUTION Is the Most Recent and Wonderful Discovery as a Treatment for HORSES, CATTLE & DOGS. GUARANTEED TO CURE HORSES of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Mange, Girth alls, Greasy Heels, Cuts, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Feet, Splints, &c CURES COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. CURES DOGScf gS^^g^fa^pg^^SS?: TRUTH IS STUBBORN. Upper Riccar ton, May 20, 1892. A, Parsons, Esq., Dear Sir,—l have used Solomon Solution for a very severe cut on the racehorse Crackshot, and can testify to its wonderful healing properties. It has the advantage of keeping the sore free of all discharging matter and inflamma tion and though the wound was very severe no scar or blemish has been left on the horse. I shall be happy to recommend the Solution to my friends.—¥ ours truly, Charles O'Connor, Chrktchurch, May 23,1892. A. Parsons. Esq., Christchurch. Dear Sir,— We can testify to the wonderful tures obtainable by using S.S. We have from time to tfraa used d.fferent solutions and can say that it is our intention to use no other m our stable here and a Rangiora. You can make what use you like of thu letter.—Yours faithfully, Clarksox & Co. Sold by all Medicine Vendors and Saddlers throughout the Colony m Jars, 3s 6d and 7s each. ASHBUKTON AGENTS „„,.■, ASHBURTON DRUG CO W ANDERSON, Saddler. Sole Wholesale Representative m New Zealand : A PARSONS, 161 Hbbbfobd Sxbbbt, OHRISTOHURCH Patentees and Manufacturers: S COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED, 5 161 GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 ; |lb AXDXfh PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b a»o loft> TIJSS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THE3E BLENDS [[ CROWN]) [j EAGLE \ (jExhibition \\ ;j CLUB m N\ per l*>v/ \per to.J \per ib jf \w »»; Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from U ZANDEK ER iam ;a cash buy f^u 1 Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D, THOMiS, 4SHBTJBTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) k ttOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GEAIN 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. URAIN 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 Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighb Specific Wright, SfcepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. ■■,; ■'! ■ ttnran ■''■'•' '■■'■' - ■'■■'-■ ■ vm&Ksi Di THOMAS, Asttaton,