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Business Jtfotic 3.0. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Pufct *n end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved— Never Injured. Purifies and J Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary-way for a Household Purposes. I Outshines all other Soap , One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER CORE 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 carbo j lated or other beverages, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed lot die use of hotels, restau -ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. 1 Manufactured by th« E WALKER TOOL f!O>fPANY „• ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office •: Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every- deacription,'including Billheads Memod , Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu/ 3 Receipt Formi* Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme* <tto ;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 ot temperature. ri C. VENABLES A CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. gkey Valley coal IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS! SOWING to an alteration m the time of VJ closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Gcahtoas 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. Notice to <Jorr*©ispoucl«m;« Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes, 1 or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, ,as required by the postal regulations. No words thafc 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 aft*»r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



iJuskless Notiefs RATIONAL TITUTUAL XIFE ■■■■■■■'■'■ AS?O0 TION 1 ; AUSTRALA S I A; SPECIAL NOTICE.' Bonus Year, 1893 INTENDING Policy Holders m this X 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 xears. ■, ■ : '■■ ■ - ' ."■ ;«'" " ■ -■ SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiiirhs* Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon ,?... .■■:..-: Investment. : \ Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,<000i. i. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent; CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, > 8*57 Adhburton, W. J. BUSH AND CO. TvISTILLEKS And iMFCBTEBB OF ESSEIS TI4L OILS & FRUII L..ESSENCBS ' SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 0 ■ v ■ • ■ - ■ • ■ ■ : 9, St. Mary Axe, E.O.,andS£ Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIIiE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jIO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Oases suitable for every Market. The Ttargest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. OUR NEW GOODS'ARE NOW ON VIEW. TITE ARE*~"~SHO WING VENETIANS, •"• VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST " BANNOOKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H. & E. Craighead, MEBCHANT TAILOKS, TANCRED STREET. 9. MAWXWNiH A Co., LIMITED. BEEWEES f "■■:■■ OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, pHBISTCHURCH BRBWERI? AND O l. Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALi) HOTEL" TINWALD. SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to cliobs* from. QUALITI AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOtfffWG MARZ. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS ; R Alcorn.



Public Notices.j _____ Joh/n Orr and\ Co., IMPORTS OF HARDWARE £JAVE JUST J^AkoED, Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing i •i ■' ; '.. Staples, Wire Nails, 1 r Raw and Boiled • Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; ■ ■ ! Aspinal'a Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Sfcoves and Grates, Locks aod Hinges, Wall Papers j m great Variety. GUNS." \. GWS POWDER* | SHOT, ; ' CARTRIDGE^ CAPS, \ . WADS, ETC. •^XTE PAVE NOW A, I , SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Oil! , ■• \ Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE -\ INTENDING PURCHASERS ®HOTTr_r> INSPECT Our New Stocfc BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and jCo. 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 ofj veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, j ingre dients which'no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which vrH ■havii received numerous medals and high* *<ommendations, amongst which we may mention that pf Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many 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 *td for dogs hat is possible to produce. | It is imortant"to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of winch we guarantee hiilingsper cwt, carriage paidQ t SOLII MANUFACTURERS, j W. Gk CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, E'Cl Established 1851. ' BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 2754 Washington Street, Nbw Yo*k, ] PHILADELPHIA, 1876] HAUTHAWA Y'S j Reliable 1, . \ PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfactioa - Is conceded to be " The .Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ■ , THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN^ From and after the 30th November,*lßß6 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... I2s 6d, by post, ISs 6d „ Year ... 24s od, by post 87s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by pos.% 2is 6d „ Year ... 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d coked, 4s each So-:smps may be sent aa *~Mlt , I HERCULES iJAKiNG P0W t DER TS THE BEST Those who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee.



Business Notices. Al IVEW ZEALAND CARRIAGE WORKS. Beeres and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business fat 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurefi, m those premises known as BeaUchamp and Co.'s Salerooms and having raado extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the beat 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 4s per pair. REEVES AND GO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. BEEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. reeves~Znd Co. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, ia 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 ANY. 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 Twenty Venlcles of IMftevent Styles Literally covered with improvements, d beat of all, fitted with REEVES' PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, t^DON'T fail to give us a cali, 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 obiainsd. REEVES" & CO., LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH John G. 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. ornsacke, 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 ICO., LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Til L I X I R y IT FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. Thin wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be witlioa exception the Best Cough Mixture ever < offered to the suffering pub! c. The ingredients have b"en 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 Vitro will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m cliued to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitas w work wonders m your case. jfilixir Vioaa is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most ehemfctg



GREGG AND COMPAN V Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IB *fb and lib PACKETS. 21b FAtfOY OANISTfcRS and oto aso 101 b TIINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS f 23 "\ //-2a \ /^2s 8;1 \ /'■' 3s \ 1 CROWNS v EAGLE )f: Exhibition ii J CLUB )1 . P o ? IK / \ per Jb. J %per!b J/ \v™ Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from ttZANDEP Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN L£RGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES ■ WHITEJSTONES & GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS Ac -— §§—-' ■ ' 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 CO GRAIN CROPS""'INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»J George Jameson Acrttburton and Rakaia, ||||| ROBERT MURRAY, JPPPPP^ uratch and Clock x^S^ ■ MAKER.  ■ GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN <fee . _o ■ ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREETr^ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENT^ G^^^TRY ORDERS AM A CASH BUYER ,OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, ASH Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBUB.TON D. Thomas Late of Matron, Co>- ; aad Co,) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GPvATN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. . ,  . L . . WEEKLY SALES o c Ll,e Stock TitiwaM and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of SbeepsUns, Fac, H^des, &c, oa Fridays. SALES OF WOOL tln-orghoab ti?e Reason.. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Comaiissioa CLEARING SA I^ES as per avMv&eii'ent. AGENT FOPv— Mt.Usoa and Co. Cac'si.'"iiu v h Co 70-?' pl luvestmeiu Co-vn-.. iy, T) raedm NaL?o'ia\ Mo.oig.K/e Co-pp^ry, Oliristcliutch BooUi, MaoDoopM and Co., Christcbuvcli Marion and Wbi.e's Sbeep Dip Brt-ioiOYd Reape•: otcl B'i?c z. London and La^caslii.e la-- s! 'v?.»)ce Company Graham's Fcob Eofc Coupe :i;jon Bed woad's Scaly Bllghr, S^rx'Pe Wright, Scephesson, ard Cj : Dunedin Planeo Jupiter Garden ap4 Field Tools, D THOMAS, Ashburton. i . ■ '



Business Notices : J^ 0 W L A ' N B * N G FENCING WKE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUKJSAKBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON; (STANDARDS Punched to anyguage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rates sirch timber iFany quantities W. M. Collins & Co., IKONMONGifiRS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPBRHANQINGS, EjTJJ., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. - " -^W — fßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-! Grey VaUey Coal Company. DUCKS |%#yi DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. fck^^B HJ MARKET HOUSE "tITITH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have just landed a very * » assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, \Sads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brashware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch 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. STIEIPIBIEIISrS BEOS, Market House. SPECTACLES. JV. LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST-OPTICIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. 15. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed H Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUE. TON 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 OR EYEGLASSES DAILY. Our "SPEOIALTTE" 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, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our Agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeon 3. The Medical Profession and all interests I m Optical Ssience are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as idvised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. .. ■ ■ o aU» WOOL COLONIAL DBESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DATS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL '' L ONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS M*D*W OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYand FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, ac below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price I®S ©d for dress of twelve yards. • Lot 52—A1l Wool Colonial Dres9 Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours, usual price 33a 3d, special prioe SOs for dress of seven yards. Lot 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 W3» ©«1 for dresa of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, specialjprice 358 O<l each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat?, without capes, usuil and 49s 6d, special prices Sss and 35s 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20a to 29s 63, special prices, 08 11<1 and »S 11 <i each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 11s 6d, special price *¥** 11<1 per pair. 137 Pairs' of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 198 6d ( special price l&H Odl 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 Co 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. JSHOI^INO* BY.POBT. 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 Establishment brought ti 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 a.-> when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Keliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiu the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be eturned. W. STRANGE AND CO., PHRISTOHXJROH.