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Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company,* their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burton, SATURDAY, APRH, 23 1898



Business Notices. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor,,.and Time. Putt an end. to Washing^Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be nsed m the. ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER GOS.K EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Afarket, as it palls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation ef earbo lated or other beverages, and- allows the > ediment to remain undisturbed - m.- the oottle , , , . Designed lo f j&ejjse 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 OOHPANY * ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : ; Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deicription/includmg BUlheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Card* Menu/ 1 Recdpt Forme Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmer .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 ef temperature. 0. VENABLES <fc CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHESTG 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. {"iWING to an alteration m 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 m on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Oprreapoiitieiute 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. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements. LONGBEACH COACh! ' QN 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.



Bugiqess Notices. I, _____ — ■ =DQrinn £l°°°» £80°, £50?» dwOUVJI./, £3 65j £200, and other Sums of Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest, GOULD, BKAUMONT and CO. 4J3 193 Hereford street. ■ ~~ WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITESGTSi'BU'iLDERS AND CONTRACTORS. j HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we havfe just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to j DELIVER TIMBIK, AND MINING! PROPS, ! Direct at Railway .Stations, North an^ South of Waitati, thus saving to Customer^ MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. ! LARGE STOCKS j OF j DOORS AND SASHES. ; FINDLAY & MUEDOCH, j 3*148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments, ? "TOE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES! FREE OF COMMISSION AND ' INTEREST, AGAINST j WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER 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 Pioduce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and , shippers ma; rely upon their producel 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 i held m Stack or m Store, prior either to ! Shipment or Sale m our Local Market, i Freight space m iron .ships of the' highest class available at 30s per ton. - GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. ' ASHBUKTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY MAY 4 an» 5, 1892. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys; 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 Ashbukton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 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 proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4- ASHBURTON AUTUMN H ANDI CAP, of 65 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 boy. s—Districts—District Weltee Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination 15s; acceptance, 10s. ! 6- -Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; the V second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; the.' second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One, mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6iri 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 soy; 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—Open Weltee Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 10s. 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 of a mile. Nomination, 15b ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied hy free, nanie pedigree, age, description; and, performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton 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 races 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 Rao«, 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 'tore' the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m evening of the first day's races, 1883 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary HERCULES UAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hic?e not tried it, should ask their Grocer, for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry,'&a ' j



Business Notices Rational ■jmtutual tTife ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sonus Year, lßi>ti \ TNTENDING Policy Holders m this X. very Popular Office are remindecl that ALL POLICIES COMPLETE!) before the 30th .SEPTEMBER NEXT;, will participate m the BONUS to be de 1 clared at the close of the yearlß92< thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Fou^r 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 Ashburtoni ——————^——. I I ! i . - ■ • •• ■ ■ . ■•■ , ! I ■:■•.■ ■ . ■ ■..-..■ . . ■ . W. J. BUSH AND CO. j TkISTILLEKS and IMFCBTERS OF ESSEKTIAL OILS & iPRUII j .'.■■■ ESSENCES ; SOLUBLE ESSENCES I For Aerated Water Manufacturers i Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. !'.'.. ■ i TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND~EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LilO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Sfcrerh REMOVED from TANOxtttD STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconveniense and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that ,you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B.—Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our oarn low prices will be for NKTff CASH ONLY. ? SUITS TO MEASURE. rnHE Largest Stock of J_ TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choow from. QUALITY AND FIT QUARANTEK Come and see the prices < ASHBURTON , CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. THE Ashburton Drug* COMPANY, LIMITED, ■ TT AYE JUST RECEIVED EX S.g. " OTARAMA,' 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE ; 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR SOAP 1 Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER \ And a large assortment of &LABS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY I DRUGS ANb MEDICINES J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager



Business Notices. Boot^. "Boots. ] BOOTS. J WANTED KNOWN.-~I am now m 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 fqr very little money. * Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, j Mr Bullock's Arcade. ; N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made o|i the Prenaiees ; also Repairs. t SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. ; BU I L D I N~G r T I'M B E i at following prices :— 1. ■ : :■' ,'. .-.; ' ' ;: per 100 J superficial fc Alford Forest Birch at... ... Bs6d Red Pine Scantling at Us 6d Weather Boards at ... ...10s Whitepine, liHflooring((jeasoned)l3s 6d White Pine, Jin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES* CORRUGATE]> IBON and all necessaries for Building. | FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FAi?C^ GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, j REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. ] James IBaker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals. . ; ; Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. I 3t187 1 G. JESBON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND i JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mr J.QuniN, East Street. I am how Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK Batches, clocks, & jewellery .*.;. ■■','■■ , .■■AT,, ... , ; '. ■ : Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. g. jeTson (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET,. ASHBURTON, YNext Mr Anderson, saddler). Drill In POWDMRfiD with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Railway Station E. F WEIGHT John G. Bestell, 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 Grainy 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 at Lowest Prices. AGENT JOR THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY ICO., LIMITED, UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Tj^ L I~X I R "TT IT FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. 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 Coughs 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 Vitae. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough nw aiid; thenj Elixir Vitse w work Wonders m your case. Jfilixir Vitsa is sold m Bottles at Is 6d ahd 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and .most chemfo+9, '



Business Notices L 1 East Stkeet H. M. JOHTEII. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed !Note and Envelopes. 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 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, Ghristchurch. . AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. 3^ \ GREGG AND COMPANY j Pure Blended Teas, j NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN Jib amd lib PAOKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 61b ahd 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS j ff crown)) fi eagle ij (ißswbitionft ti club }i V. per rbj/ W IbJl W*/ \fV Otic tiial will establish tMeir constant use, ; To be obtained from H ZANDER i Gi&ii* Snips to lioirclon. j THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that'they have'charterel several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of . \ Wheat to I^oodon \ :loading during the months of i MARCH, APRIL, A.IND MAY, | . at 30s per ton freight. \ * Advances made againßi- shipments Free of Commission'and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS* IN LARGE UR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN 1 FEIEDLANDER BROS ASHBORTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHURST AM A CASH BUYER OF Wh6at, | Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seedi D. THOMAS, A.SHBU R T O N D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A XJOTIONEER,: LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE A&ENT IX VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. j 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 !vo«d's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden an 4 Field Tools. i D* TBXMAS, Ashburton.



/lA«Hnivinn . WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Oceana, 11 s.s tf eUtlemeil : «« Doric," and B .s. " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of l¥ew WJnter doods, Comprising aU the NEWEST DESIGNS m BIST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURN^ WORSTED COAIJ INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES.,AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Good^smcludiiig ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWJIEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Por| nvinteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas , and Leggings. , Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) ana Reliable N.Z. Makes. ■^jgj^ETBiSY^ABR'GUABANTBBDto give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FBERRYMAN TAILOR§ and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. SPECTACLE^ " N.tjAZABtJS <£ Vp., oculist-opiicians. LONDON, CALCUTTA^ and 281 and 283, COLLiNS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed i^ « ■■ I. Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON \ I SALEK & CO, have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sigTit testing 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted tor lF SPECTACLES OR EYEGLASSES DAILY. . , TWXT£JOO Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly allcases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions ofophthalmic surgeons. OTic Medicaf Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all>he latastiinprpvementa m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. , 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. The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces, New, Gloves. Special lineof Oauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Flannels, at very low quotations, all dualities and colors, best value m the trade, from lO^d per yard. Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated JJStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety )&> ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. *^| "the cum is enr Seeds for Autumn Sowing, . IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITE STONEJI& GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &o ALSO FOR SALE—"] Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS. WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. j AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO GRAIN CROPS "INSURED j Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»j OteoTge Jameson * nhburton and Rakala, ; EAST STRJiuiil. - ;* Clearlnir dale of Stock NOW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. BELOW ARE QUOTEDrrFEW PRICESTO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THE BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFfERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. Ladies Watcheß,3 years"gu»rantee 65s 40s. LadW Gold WatcUes (guaranteed) , i ß?* «„-», 10° St 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 j CENT BELOW COST These Goods are not damaged, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia i BE ScE E o,iHEAB D H ESS - RB>g BXJILmNGSj Between MR McGREGOR S and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Iriite Shop. . ; fsSS robert MURRAY'^^ J^^^P| and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c j ALWAYS IN STOCK, j A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF . .: . j WATOHFA JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work oh view m Shop Window. EAST STBEEtT^ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS PEOMI I Alllu*j, OST 0R TELEGRAPH.