THE ABHBCBtfQN GtTAftDUtf ' *WIRfDAY, APBIL ?, 1802

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, t their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burton, " THURSDAY, APRIL 7, W



, Business notices. For Boiling with Clothes, I VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbina. 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 Every thine. Oanbeused in the ordinaryway fora Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you LOKGBEACH 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, 3206 Coachman. ; THE WALKER ; COBK EXTSACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork ' Extractor in the Market, as it > pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest * from the Screw. 1 Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo i lated or other beverages, and allows the * >ediment to remain undisturbed in the > oottle 5 Designed lot che use of hotels, rostau 1 .ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OOMPANY • ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,"including 5 ' ■ 3 Billheads > Memo* Pamphlets Handbills fnvitation Cards Mmiu.r Receipt Forms i Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Carde, Ball Frogflunmeft Concert Programmed VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist eyery variation of temperature. C. VENABLES A CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road ' Islington. London. GBEY 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 BUIQTJJEXTES, 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 in 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 in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Oovreapondentg Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication mint be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements,



j -VTATIONAL TtTUTUAL T IFE i AB-OCUTION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. ! UoiniH Yea i, 1893 INTENDING Policy Holders in this very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate in the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Invebtment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £600,000. ' T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. OH AS. BRADDELL Local Agent, ! 8*57 Ashburton. Carbol Crystal. THE GREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. IHOIV-J?OI»O]!VOTJS. USE NO OTHER. fIIHIS most effective Dip can now be *- obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., tbe late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (gt. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to ' Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lo PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VBBBU.I LITTLE'S FLUTD DIP ANI> THE GBEAT AMERICAN CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. I HEREBY challenge the agents of these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their troub'e in carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are—That the Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season, or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert in wool, and amongst other things that points shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; also after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard from any outside agent. ' C. M BROOKE, Ashburton —— i. -> WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dmredini TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. 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 Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OP DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY^ MUEDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Drill In PO with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Railway Station B. F. WEIGHT oo MTSCH & STOCK 55 Jeweit Street, Loitdon, E.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. Th 3 original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, ' Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others in the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. i One trial will convince you that you can < save money by shopping with us. Agents" for —The Arab, Matchless, t Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per lb. i REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and < large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STOKE. 8 ! N.B ; . — Members of CQ-operativp Societies are reminded that WE give a i Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil? lings in the £) off the pricey charged at their stores, otherwise our oyn low prices willbeforNKTT CASH QNLY,



HENRY ZANDER.! BPKOIAL ANN<HJNOKMKNT. I BEG 1.0 Inlwuilvi that 1 iiavo .hint I Lundod a hnvpa and VnHcd Stock of • CiillllH C«UII* I fiillllH IIOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barroll, Broech and Mimlo Loading, well worth of inspec on. , Rerolyers, McTolvets. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. J "T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and blaojr, ready for sheep branding : 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shades Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHINi, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAfe. I ara well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz :~Be*t! English Leather Belting, Castor and sill other Oils. VALVOLINE. ; Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE — STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND GHICKWHEAT ! 4 complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. ■ HENRY r/ANDERi ENRY ZiANDERi GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance C«mpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident .S'iciety. G. Jessou (Late with Andrew Black) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, fANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS op hand a well-selected Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Price list of repairs. Watches cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d. Balance Staffs or Cylinders 10s. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twel/e months from 4s 6d. Repairing Watches spoilt by unskilful workmen Ja specialty. G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Union Bank.) SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to chooM from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE I Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS 11. Alcorn. THE Ashburton Drug* COMPANY, LIMITED, TTAVE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR bOAP I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY 3 DRUGS ANL- MEDICINES \ J. M. CAMBRIDGE, j Manager



FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation in fcho pro duct of experiments extending over iiv years, and has boon judged to be withou exception tho Befit Cough Mixture over offered to tho suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned ho as to exactly suir all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitiß will euro. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seom in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Flixir Vitse tv work wonders in yo*r case. Elixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is, 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemises. W. .1. BUSH AND 00. niSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB? OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCE?, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water ManufactureraJ Extra auper Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. XT AN HOUTBN '8 | PURE SOLUBLE COCOAJ Best and Goes Farthest Et is the Original All others are Imitations i Family Dairy Churns; Factory Churn Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack] agas, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper. And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.SAJ Established 1818 FRENCH CREAM G(JM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane London] rjIRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE jL MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCHAR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufacturers of and Dealers all kinds of Dairy Goods SPECIALTIES TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Waiworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale Mouse in the World Illustrated Price List on application.



BtttSlßU M. JH. JOWES. ABHBORTOK BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD?, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed .Mote 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, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. JJl^o Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITEJSTONE] & GREYSTONE TU&NIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS] &c) — M _ ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacka 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 Aqhburton and Rakaia. SPECTACLES. N. LAZABXJtS & UO. 9 oculist-ophcians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE 1 By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted fot SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DMLY. Our "SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latsst improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. __ 2 51 DUCKS if%#sJ) DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. \?k J^J| Hi MARKET HOUSE. WITH the approaching Shooting Season in view we have just landed a very nee assortment of HIGGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder. Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Case*, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Chrwtchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STEPSBITS BROS, Market House. W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, in variety to suit all pockets. Tho NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings in Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery in endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties in Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots in every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves in Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all qualities and colors, best value in the trade, from 10£ 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 in endless variety &T ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "THE COIIXER" KAIAPOI HOUSE. TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL & TURNER, ASHBURTON. "GOODS NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCK.JJ SCLANDERS, & CO., Chriatchuroh, March 10, 1892 THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DRAPERY, WHICH IS NOW LANDED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION] NEW DRESSES NEW HOSIERY NEW MACINTOSHES |NEW GLOVES NEW ULSTERS NEW CORSETS NEW BLANKETS NEW FUR GOODS LINOLEUMS CARPETS, RUGS CDUPTAT . TWELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN. LINING AND OJT E*\J IZV L# . BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR 8« lid. MITCHELL & TURNER



I i [I AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed, D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Lat<of^Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT A VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. , t . WEEKLY SALES of Lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALFJ3 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— Mfttson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch 11 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 feed wood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stepheason, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. "* D«; THOMAS, Ashburton. Timber, Coal, anil Firewood. HERBERT 3. MOSS] ° [REGINALD B. RESTETL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G JtesTMA, have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they we bow prepared to supply the following :— „«_,_ ,«-»=, V ITO'IX.XNESRS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red *nd 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 immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all hizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stake*, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, <fee. LIME, CEMENT, &c COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somew. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oatg, Bran, Sharps. Chick feed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS and IRESTBLL, WEST STEEET, _ ASHBTTRTONI Reductions. Reductions. COOKING KANGEST OCOOKINGOCOOKING RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATBRIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we hare no commiesions to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. OolHns & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPER HANGING ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS,! .—*v- — {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. • ' . 382 WAmttMO TO Tltt: IR4OU. J. BISHOP, PRACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTURER, t3T HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE BOOT TRADE. -£f I AM far ahead of all other*. The public have decided my Boots are the best, and lead everything in the Market. Style Unequalled. Perfection m lit. Besfc iervio© at LOWEST PRICES, My motto k TSIE3 BEST. I respectfully call upon you to inspect and juds?e for yourselves whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The tight is for you ; you must support me. The contest for you ; you must stand by me, and you will be delighted, as greater and better things will be done for you from T O - ID -A. IT. CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS J. llrockelUaUk, Manager.