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Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, i their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aeb, burton, FRIDAY, APRIL 22 1892



VENABLES, 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 & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington/London. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST OlAIi ; / ; FOR THRESHING MACHINES. CJIXTEEN 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 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 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 Correnpondentfi 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, LONGBEACH COACH. r\N and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, ?06 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 cf car bo ■rated or other beverages, and allows the >edimenfc to remab' 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 f!fv»n?ANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.7' Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Progwmmes Concert Programme?



Business JNotiey.-r ---or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS S3AP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions 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 way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you



ASHBUETON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY &THUKSD AY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME, 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 hurdle 3, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 eov ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton 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 HANDI CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soya from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—Districts—District Welter 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 second horse to receive 5 soys from fche 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 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 sov6 from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 aov. 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 co to the funda 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 ; accepc 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 tc carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters o£ a mile. Nomination, 15ij; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by \fee, name pedigree, age, description, and, performancei 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 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 lhan 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 evening of the first day's races. 1883 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hve not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, ha.



I JBu«intt* Notices. [ ! money! ' ' i^QriAA £)00°, ■£800 ' £50()' 3^OVJV\>, £3G5, £200, and other Sums of Ti m\. Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest, GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO, 4J3 193 Hereford street. '"waitatTbush saw~~ MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, |"I T AVING Secured th<? Extensive JZjL Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBEK AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FIN DLAY & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments. TTTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBRRIL AI>VAX€KB FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST 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 Produce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers maj 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. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street.



THE AsliUurton Drug: COMPANY, LIMITED, TT AYE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR SOAP i I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment ot GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS AND MEDICINES J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Manager



■SUITS TO MEASURE. mHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choom from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn.



THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite flr.rrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TA^CI^D 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 inconvenience 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- J lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CaSH ONLY.



XAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G\, and2l, Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AOf Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application.



W. 3. BXJSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & JFRUH ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers I Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



Business Notices ip^ATIONAL jy/TUTUAL TIFE ASSOC* TION OF AUSTBALAST A. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1893 TNTEKDING 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 1.892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Hears. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rabe 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.



John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STOKES, 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. ornsacks, 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 CO., LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED TJ\ L I X I R "T7" I T 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 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 Vitas will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using EHxir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitas w work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitae is sold m Bottles at Is 6d i : ' and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chem> fs> '



Drill In P O W ■> E R X I> iiimi: with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Railway Station E F. WRIGHT



~ Boots. Boots. BOOTS. 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 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 the Premises ; also Repairs. g7 jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mr J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. JE~SSON (Late J. Quinn), Practical "Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr Anderson, saddler).



Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Rußsell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at Atshbui'ton. MONEY for Investment from £100 and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on modeiate and inclusive terms Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out Books kept and audited ; balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office). A shburton °*2



GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK \% and ltt» PACKETS, 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b A«i> 10ft TI.NH TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS -^^^ ,**="% S^'^K *-■ '-X ( CROWN) | (( EAGLB \ \ Exhibition \x \\ CLUB )» \, per lb..y \per ib. / per ib j} \?x Oae trial will establish their constant use*. To be obtained from H ZAN.DEP



AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed, D, THOMAS, ASHBURTONfI D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER,; LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT A VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. \ WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburfcon 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. AUENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chri&tchurch 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 Blighr, Specific Wright, StepheHson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a»i Field Tools. T)\ THOMAS, Ashburton.



Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients tha£lhey have'chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to I*op don ;lo^ding during the months of march, april, a.lni> m.a.y, at 30s per ton freight. Adrances'made against^ shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, TN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRIEnr.ANDER BHOS ASHBURTON TINWALO, AND LYNDHURSTJ



Business Notices East Stbebt H. M. JOITES. B3OKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD?, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed !Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all siz?s. Account Baok.s, 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, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Com pany. 3|l



S ROBERT MURRAY.^fk WsUcii and Clock *^££3? MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST BTREET,°^SHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] " "°"~~~ [REGINALD B. BESTEIL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johw O Resteix, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they ire nor prepared to Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White 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 fo mmediateuse. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts ,and Rails, HurdLes, Palings, &c. LIMK, OBMISNTi &c. GOALS—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—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern I*ire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS ANifIitfSTELL, WEST STBEET, ASHBURTON



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITE STOKER GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS] &c !___§§ — f ALSO FOR SALE—3 Cornsaeks 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 Aqliburton and Raikaia



EAST STREET. t Clearlng Sale of Salvage Slock NOW ON 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 Wafcches,3 years"guarantee 65s 40s. Ladies' Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s IOOs. 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 damageJ, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia Be Si'Kß of ihe AddbessJJ ir>s BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR S k and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Poors South from Lute Shop.



N. LAZABUIS ITuCr, ooulbtothoiahb. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment; to H, E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of i.ndia, etc,, hare appointed 1 fcalek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBtTRTON 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 tot ■ SPECTACLES OB EYE GLASSES DAILY. . uTirMQn ,. Our "SPECLALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENhILo, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and fcood. Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after fcbe flight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic aunjeons. The Medical Profession and »11 interest^ m Optical Science are invited to see th s beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as tdvuea oy the most eminent Oculists. W. H. COLLI ER 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, bnape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. Sew Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Flannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, best value m the trade, per yard. Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTs, BRACES TIBiS, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated ,'StrongWear." 6hildren's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety XT ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. •• TH E COKIV ER M m