*EtE ASHBUKTOiT : JUNE 23> l 8&2

Printed and published by the Aahbnrton Publishing Company, their ngfctonMl printing offioe, BurneU Stiret, Adi , THURSDAY, J«a« 28, 1899



or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Bobbing. STever Fails if Dl.cctions are followed 3ar es Moneft Labor, and Time.- Put* an end to ; Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and' Sweetens Everything. Clan be used m the ordinary ay for a Household Purpos* * . , Outshines all ether Soap One trial is fufficient to oonv yo« . THE-i WALKER OOfii BXTEACTOB. Pronounceji the best Mechanical Cork Extractqr m the Market, as is pulls the Cork the easiest and; removes it quickest from the Screw. . . Its ure presents the agitation if carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th •ediment to,'remain undisturbed.in the .oottle ; , ■ *■---.'• Designed tor the use of hotels, resfta* , -ante saloons, clubs and families, Qjma j mental m appearanae and* fulT nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WAIOTB TOOL OOgPANY /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,snoludin Billheads Memos ; Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu/* Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards ; Horse Cards, Ball FrognMuneb Concert Programmes 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 4 CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road - Islington London. NOTICE TO~ADVERTISEaiS. (^WIWG to »n alterataoniin the time of closing some of the country maiis* the FIRST EDITION of the Gvaxoum must be published earlier. ; Advertise*' . ments must therefore, reach this offipe : . 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 00. April 4, 1892. GREY VALLEY COAt IS THB ...... B£BTCOJIX FOR THRESHING MACHINES^ SIXTEEN per cent mom heat than NewoasUe Coal. . STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. , WE ARE NOW itANtHPACTURIN© BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Cos Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS &CO., ', . • Agent*. LONGBEACH COaCS. """ QN and after MONDAY, APRIL $«o ; :he Winter, months, the LONGBjBACH ; 30ACH wiU leave ASHBURTON POST/ OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman. " Notice to Correspondents Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelope* , or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal, regulations.. No w^rds that are not intended for publication must be written either- on the manuscript .or on the cover oft he letter. Letter rates of postage mus be paid on dvertiaetpents^



Business otice.-* — — RATIONAL TtJTUTUAL T IFE ASSOCi tTION : of AUSTRALASIA. speoial~notice. .Bonus Yeai, 1893 "TNTENDTNG Policy Holders m this X very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30ih SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the dose of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES,*, Low Kate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate lof Interest earned upon • Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000 TE. WALTON,' Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, Wl_ Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTBBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUH ESSENCES.' SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ~~SUITS TO MEASURE. rriHE Largest Stock of X .TWEEDS ever shown rin Ashburton to [choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Gome and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS it. Alcorn. 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 Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Btinnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, goto H. & W. CRAIOHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and GUTTERS, Where you will find all the latest, and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H4- W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRKD STREET, ASHRTJRTON. taTlcring~for the times. R. E. I>OWlvE, "THE TIMES" TAILOR, BTSGS to thank the Public of Ash burton and District for their liberal support during the last twelve months.. Having met with so much success, he wishes to *tate that he is enabled to offer greater advantages than any Tailor m tho town. B.E.D. having served six years m one of the best Christchurch firms is himself \ PRACTICAL TAILOR. R.E.D, not being mixed up with so many branches of trade, is consequently m a position to give his whole attention to TAILORING. PRICES for the TIMES.. FIT and STYLE for the TIMES.' QUALIIY and WORKMANSHIP or the TIMES. Hundreds ot Patterns to choose from. THE IBCADB, Opposite Mb Bullock's Office. 5t >i ~ i ' i... G. Pawcit Doddts, SURGEON DENTIST. i Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. GREAT SALE" Plckford & UitUrlirs PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE o7"all kinds, Carpets] Brussels, Tapestry, &c. 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 E'bonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c., m Rimu. [Ron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and I American Chairs, m great variety, I Venetian Blinds made to order, I —NOTE ADDRESS PICKFORB & UNDRILL, TAN OR ED STREET,; ASHBURTON. MONEY. i i?QAAA iooo' £800» £500» £365, ( ~%/Q\J\J\Jy £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security a at Lowest Current Rates of Interest.' ' ' GOULD BEAUMONT, and CO., » 193 Hereford street ° AGT3NTS WANTED. « 11 7 ANTED, Agents for a GOOD « VV SELLING LINE. Either sex p and earn'good income. 'Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 876, ar.O., Sydney, N.S.W



Business Notices. e.MAirai-tfti Jt'co,, LIMITED BREWEBS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUJLICH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, ■'■■' ;: :;' : '■''■; ''■''■ jATVa \ ; ' ■ '.■■■■ /^HRISTCHTJRCH BREWERY AND OV Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AKD RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW. THE RONGO PAT TENEI Kfcl KOUTOU KATOA. HI acbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR,CROUP! NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Foresi Plants of New Zealand 1] In Asthma the New Cure has proved itaeli to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific vet discovered for Diphtheria. In Crouplthe.NEW CURE has no rival. Ifc savesemetios, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of (he Midnight Monster. In Typhpid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing Bleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance lias a death occurred from diptheria whsn 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 has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3> 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Cigarettes. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d 2_ ' 78 HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who htL^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, &o. 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 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 highr commendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t (be of the greatest excellaaw, and to ntain double the quantity of aovish mcnt that is to be found m the flesh, thus 1 farming he best and most successful **& for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," 1 the qualiy of which we gaar^vtee Twenty hiilings per c wt, damage -pw J j * SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WCIUi IJMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 751 Washington Street, New Yobk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always jives satisfaction Is conceded to bo '• The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, From and after the 30th November, 188 je terms of Subscription tc this journal 'ill be as follows, viz:—, If .PAID. IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .., 24s Od, by post 37s Od , IF BOOKKD. . Per Quarter ... 7s Bd, by post, 10s 9d i „ 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, 4s each. Stamps may be* Bent a* i**nt



Business Notices. IYnry zander." SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Cm UIIS Guns HOLLIS' BEST M A KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well w xrth of inspec-, Reyol^ei?s, Reyolvers, Ammunition. 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. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-p y 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 CHINA., INDI.\, and CEYLON TEAS' I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz:-Best English Leather Beltmg, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round), I HAVE ALWAYS TOR SALE - STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF } CHAFF, i OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment o the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, : ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HE NR V rr AND ER, EN R V ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] AND DIRECT IMPORTER , r AGENT FOR— • Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, _ ustialian Mutual Provident Society John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL ; AGENT : GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STRE ET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT 1 OATS, BARLEY, Etc, Commodious Storage at Current Rates ■ Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account. ornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand st Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN MERCANTILE AGENCY ;CO., LIMITED] i UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Til L X I R TT I TM FOR COUGHS AND C^LD& This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of 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 exactly suit all these Ooughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitae will cure. - If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir 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 yo«r case. .Elixir Vitae is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Grocers and most chemiH fs ■ i



Boots. Hoots. BOOTS. WANTED 'KNOWN.—i am n,w m a position to supply BOOT»S and SHOES of every description at tht Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton, The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory ir , Canterbury, thcrefoi-e Customers maj rely upon getting a genuine article foi very little money. Note the address— 1 O'CONNOB'S LITTLE SHOP, i Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, I Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Iliveted, jnade or c Premises; also Repairs. Wheat Shipments. ftfTE ARE PREPARED TO MAO LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLRY OR CTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most Advan tageous Arrangements for the Reception and.Sale of Produce m England. Oui 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 alsoto 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 30a per ton: GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET. TAMES PAIN AND.SOjTs 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0,, and 21, Walworfch Road, S.E, WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS, Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. UlO, Lls, LgO, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. rpiiAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE A. MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCHAR GOJSTCORD, NH, U.S.A. Manufacturers of and Dkalbbh all kinds of l>atirv Grb^lw i SPECIALITY. I



LCfJ POWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERJSIT HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during- tho period of Teething. The word* "JOHN ST££DJCAK, Chsmlat. Watworth, Surrey," Are cnßmcd on the Qwmmtnt Stamp itfftrf te«acA P«*if Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PHOSSER & CO. TEMUKA V, ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temuka "Silver Dust" Roller Flour] <-• t.BEST^QTJAUTY, In'2oolb Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 251) Bags. At Enormous Reductions. Cash Store* Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooinß W&ITATI 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 Cus bomere Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH", Dunedin. i



CARPETS. QARPtTS. A. J. WHITE "I S NOW SHOWING a Stock comprising upwards of 10,000 YARDS BRUSSELS Quality and Designs the Best the World; can produce. ALSO,— A GRAND ASSORTMENT OP AXMINSTER, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER AND OTHER MAKES. Rugs,2 OTata, etc.* etc. PRICES GUARANTEED THE LOWEST. mm mm aid uPHOisTSRr works CHRISTCHUBGH. SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. REMOTING TO TANCRED (STREET. J BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous friends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY the 28th, with a Lar Sb'jek of the wide-famed " ZEAL INDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together witi Large Stock of ENGLISH BOOTS and SHOES selected from the Bsst Manufa urers. • ; The Bes; Goots m Ashburton for the lea<?t money. Quality and Cheapness combined. *Ye buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to .hose 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. This you'ean easily^save by dealing with the Best Value Boot Man m \shburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. i. Brockelbank, Mana^or. :



TW" [O W LANDING FENCING WIEE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR BARBED GALVANIZED WIREj IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK orJWinter Supplier, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIKCH TIMBER IN~ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGSf ETO |' TIMBER & COAJi MERCHANTS. —*V — fßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-! Grey Valley Coal Company. A NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY. SOLOMON~~^OLUTION Now Creating a Furore ifl Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curative Properties. AN OINTMENT FOB MAN OR QUADRUPED * IS A POSITIVE CURE For Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Sprains, Wounds, Sores, Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &c., &c. THE SIMPLE HONEST TRUTH. Octavia Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne. . March 11th, 8921 Gektlemek,—For nearly three years I nave been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout. Sia months of that period I had positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I havt been unable to walk without crutches or sticks. I have had forty-eight electric baths, and spent three weeks at the springs at Drysdale. About three weeks ago I was induced t< use your Solomon Solution, and am now enable* to walk without any assistance whatever I write this trusting that it may be the means of inducing other sufferers to give it a trial 1 WIIW cum wu.wH g j x . Bincerely yourß| GEOBGK A. PATTfeRSON. 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, Girtl alls Greasy Heels, Cuts, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Feet, Splints, &a CURES;COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. fiURES DOGS of Manfte, and every description of Cuts and Sores. OUKJSS «Mg ggjg^ SpBE ,/ Ity A ft D PERMANENTLY. TRUTH IS STUBBORN. Upper Riccarton, May 20, 1892. A Parsons, Esq., Dear Sir,—l have used Solomon Solution for a very severe cm on the racehorse Crackshot, and can testify to its wonderful healing properties. Ii has the advantage of keeping the sore free of all discharging matter and inflatnma tion and though the wound was very severe no scar or blemish has been left n tin horee I shall be happy to recommend the Solution lo my friends.—X ours ruly Chabiks O'Oonsok. Chrißtchurch,May23, A. Parsons, Esq., Ghristchttrch. Dear Sir,—We can testify to the wond fu cures obtainable by using S.S. We have from time to time used different solu w ns tind can say that it is our intention to use no other m out stable here, and a Rangiora. You can make what use you like of this letter.—Youra faithful y Clabkson & 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 Hbbbford Stkket, CHRISTCHURCH Patentees and Manufacturers: S COX & CO., 422 Bourkn Street, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED] 6 18 GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 |ft amd ltt> PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS ukn stb aho lOfb TINS TRY THESE BLENDS] TRY THESE BLENDS //2» F u ll A f*% 8d \fbs \ " f( CROWN)) |( EAGLE l) {( Exhibitionjj t( CLUB II \p^} h-/ \r^ iy? \^y V er Z' One trial will establisli their constant use, To be obtained from B ZANDER I AM [A CASH BUYER OIT Wheat, Oats, Barley, ;ani>i Grass Seed, d> th;oma s, KSHBV & T 0 N D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENTJ VALUATOR, WOOL AND GBAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIAtTED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashbui ton alternately FORTNTGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fafe, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. ÜBAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Oommisaiorf] CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. ——x—— 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 Aeaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot; Rot Composition Bed woed's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ami Field Tools. Hies* D THOMAS, Aflhburiuu