THE ABHBURTON GU AUDI AN I WEDNESDAY, APRIL J3, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, * their registered printing office, Burnett Street, " A»h burton, WEDNESDAY, APRttl9 IW$



Business jtfotieas. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you LONGBEACH COac£ QN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICES at 4 p.m. o oo« R> R BROWNE, 3 206 Coachman. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR, Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the 'ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL fIOMPANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memoa Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.7 Receipt Forms Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, .-■.■• Ball Programmes Concert Programmes'* -—_____ HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES <fe CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GKEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUE fTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS &CO., Agents. 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 thia 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 Lo appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Correspondents 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 mast be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements,



ASHBUETON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY&THUKSDAY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PROGRAMME, FIRST DAY. I—AsHBURTcmI—AsHBURTcm Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soya; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles.' Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high, Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 10G soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred m the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3—Novel Race, of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the i proceeds to go to the funds.oi the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4-ASH BURTON AUTUMN HAND! CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—District5 —District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, T los. 6- -Flying- Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 16s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 sots ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 sov J acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 4 -Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—Opkn Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 6 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile, Nomination, ,15s ; accept nce, 10a. 6~-Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters oi a mile. Nomination, 15a ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by *jee, navie ! pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashbnrton Stakes, and m the hands o , the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's rices will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m he evening of the first day's races. 183 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary Public Notices. """ "money. ~ OQAAA £1000, £800, £500, £365, £200, and othei Sums of Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO, 4J3 193 Hereford street. "~WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we havt just completed our Mills and Tramway tc the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBER AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customer! MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OP DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MUKDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipment*. TVTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIKKRAIj ADTAtfCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OROTHEH PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m tht HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most AD VAN TA.GEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Keception and Sale of Produce m Eng /and. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MO&T 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 30s per ton. GO.ULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. HEKOULES .MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Tijose who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee



Business Nones -j^rATIONAL TITUTUAL jlii AB-OC! TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1893 TNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL 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 Rate 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, 8*57 Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUH ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is doubli the Strength of Ordinary Commercia Qualities. TAMES PAIN AND SON! 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworc' Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRI WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonabl terms. Ao y Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitabl for every Market. : The Largest Wholesale House m the Worl Illustrated Price List on application. THE NEV/ OTr^CFTtY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCItED STREET WE feel* called upon to say tha through the instrumentality o others m the same line of business, w have been put to the inconvenience an< expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you cai save money by shopping with us. : Agents for—The Arab, Matchless Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, anj China Teas, at 2s per 3b. ' REDUCTIONS to hotelkeopers an* large castomsrs- j UGHT'S CASH STORE. i N.B. — Members of Co-operativji Societies are reminded that WE give \ Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shij lings m the £) off the prices charged i their stores, otherwise our own low price) will be forNETT CASH ONLY. [ SUITS TO MEASURE^ rnShl Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown : m Ashburton to . choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS 11. Alcorn. THE Ashburtou Drug' COMPANY, LIMITED, '"CTAVE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR bOAP } ■ L Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment ot GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS ANL- MEDICINES • i J. M. CAMBRIDGE, [ Manager \



TTp L I X I R "XT' T A E FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro lucfc of experiments extending over fiv rears, and has been judged to be withou jyception the Best Cough Mixture ever )ffered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suir. all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitee will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem m cllned to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w *york wonders m yowr case. Elixir Vitee is sold m Bottles at Is 6c and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and mosi enemies. GREAT SALE AT Pickford & X iKlrill > PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSI LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. T7IURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets JD Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Sec., &c., must be sold to make room for new ahij ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonisod Sideboards, Tables, &c.—• Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fane Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, an American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order.) —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TAN OR ED STREET, ASHBURTON, HAIVMER «8c BRIDGI AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost Work, &c., can be obtained fro CHARLES BRAJDDELL, J39 Agent, Ashburton. [a cakd. O. ID. FOO£« & SOI AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfi Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivide* Contract Ploughing and Cro] measured, Plans and Estimates for Buil ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTJ.FUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, vei choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisu Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles ar Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Un i-» brellas, Gloves. P»UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks f\r\r\ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3c UU\J formerly 2s 6d per pair. /ya-4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Xi Aj XO J Gloves at 4s 1 Id. T ADIES' French, English and Colonir ■*-' Boots and Shoes Q.ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidde Carpets. ANDREW ORR. JEMJLK S PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, W innerof E. G. "Wright's, Esq.. M.H.R Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show, I AM prepared to connect this new style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H, RULE, Patentee, Ajhburtog I



Business Notices l east stb^t h. m. joite®. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD*, FANCY CHINA, GLAS^, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed [Note and Envelopes. c Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. 3 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 all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. < 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. 3J126 GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK Jft amd tfo PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 10ft TIJSS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS v 2s \\ r2su \ # *Bd\ /f 38 \ j CROWN) (j EA qIE .) ( ( Exhibition \ 'J CLUB 11 \v pPT [b.f/ \ vex ib.J Vvperlb jl \^per lb One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDER __ Grain Ships to London. f o t mill*, THE^UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that£lhey have chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF JI3ARCH, APRIL, AND MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against- shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF; WHEAT, OATS, J3AELEY and RYEGKASS, INJiARGEfjRJSMALL QUANTITIES. piGHEST PKICES GIVEN. FEIEDLANDEE BHOS ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHTTRST AM A GASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, |AND| Grass Seed, D. THOMAS, ASH BURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, 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, 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 Red jrood'a Scaly Blighr, Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Phnet Jupiter Garden ap4 Field Tools. D THOMAS, Ashburton. I



SPECTACLE^ 2V; LAZARUS & VO., oouusT-opnoiAKs. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 233, COLLINS SHIEIST, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. ialek and Co., SOLE AGFNTS FOR ASHBU ETON I SALKK & CO. 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 EYE GLASSES DULY. Our "SPEOIALITE" 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 tbo sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and »U interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as id vised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 EAST STEEET. *- Clearing dale of Salvage Stock NOW 05 AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET, BELOW ARE QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THE BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. Ladies Watches,3 years'guarantee 65s 40s. Ladies' Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s 100s. GENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. Inkstands, Biscuit Barrels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and a few Clocks Left, will Absolutely be Sold at 20 per cent below cost These Goods are not damaged, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia Bb Situs or the Address— TkO ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR S and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Late Shop. t ROBERT MURRAY* Mat eh and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ■ ' . O; - ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, & Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET? ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS FOS^ OR TELEGRAPH. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] "°# [REGINALD B. RRSTETL,] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and GOAL Business of Mr Johh (> Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general that they ir now prepared to supply the following:— V * BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and Whit 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 all under cover and ready k mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stokes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS —Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS— OEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION] Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS and xRESTELL, WEST STBEET, ASHBTTRTON 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 GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Faccy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless Variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles* Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbon*. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all qualities and colors, best value m the trade, from lOkl per yard. Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TIKS, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated JStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless varietj ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "THE CORUE R." Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITE STONEJIfc GREYSTONE TURNIP, BAPK, OAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS <fc< t §§ ALSO FOE 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 GBAIN CKOPS~INSUBED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate^ George Jameson *«hl»iirton and Rakaia.