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Business Lsotsess. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Time. Putf an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything,. Can be used m the ordinary way fora Household Purposes. Outshines all other J3oap One trial is sufficient to cony you LONGBEACH COAcE " ~ 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, 3 206 Coachman. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest i ■ " • from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo nated or other beverages, and allows th« 'ediment to remain undisturbed m the pottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rsstau iants saloons, clubs and families. Orna Inental m appearanae and full nick* plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the B WALKER TOOL COMPANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto | Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Qfanv;" Receipt Forms Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme** ;~~ VENABLES, ' HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Gases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES A CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. CjIXTEEN per cent more heat than H* . 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. /YWING 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 C/orrespoULdeircis 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 thafc are not intended for publication must be written either oh the manuscript or on the cover of, the letter. rates of postage must be paid on advertisements.



ASHBUETON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY &THUKSD AY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—ASHBTJIiTON 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 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 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—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 the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midland Huhdle 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 soys from the stake. One mil* 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 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 j accept nce, 103. 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 o£ 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 Ifee, navue pedigree, age t 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 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. jpQrinfb £100° 5 £800, £500, £365, £200, and other 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 have jusfc completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBER AND MINIISG PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBER Hi ADVANCEB 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 AD VAN 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 may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MOftT 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. HERCULES iJAKIKG POWDEB IS THE BEST -n Those who h& T'e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid (lakes Scones. Pastry. ko.



Business Noiie.s ■RATIONAL "TyrUTUAL T IFE ASSOCI TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1893 T NTENDING Policy Holders m this L 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 Tour Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Kate 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. 3. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBP OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRVII ESSENCE?, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers)] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0., and2l, Walworch Road, S,E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jIO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. THE NEW GRr>OF'RY DEPOT, Baker'o Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same lino 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 lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. SUITS TO MEASURE, rnHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooae from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHIVG MAR 7. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. THE Ashburton Drue: COMPANY, LIMITED, XT WE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. i 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR feOAP 1 Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS ANL- MEDICINES J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Ma.nn.croi»



~T7\ L I 2 I R TT T A K. 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 suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitae. If your cheat is weak, or you seem m clir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitw w work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitre is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. All Grocers and most chemipf B. GKEAT SALE Pickford A UndriU'a PREMIER ASHBDRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TIimiNITURE of all kinds, Carpets: JJ 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 Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, m Rirnu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. HAIVMEK & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Coat of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDILL, {39 Agent, Ashburton. [a card. O. E. FOOK^ «fc SON AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ash burton February, 1892. 2 Andrew Orr IS OPENING A TJEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and i-rf Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Um i-w brellas, Gloves. "E*UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTEand Macintosh Cloaks f. nri PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, UUU formerly 2s 6d per pair. /"* TO -, i and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid X)^OJ Gloves at 4s lid. LADIES' Fsench, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. VJ BRUSSELLS, Tapestry ; and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR. PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, VS inner of 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, Aihburton



Business Notices , ( East Street H. M, JOl[E§. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and Eavelopes. 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. 3J126 GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, | NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN $fc axd ltt> PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b ahd 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ©P* \ \-\ // 2s 8d \ p 3s \ | (I EAGLE \\ Exhibition \j CLUB 11 V per Ib. / \ per lb jj \ per lb Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H" ZA-NDEP Grain Ships to London. rnHfSJUNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients thatjthey have chartered •*• several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liondon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MLABCH, A. PK, I JL., AND 31 AY, at 80s per ton freight. Advances made against Shipments Free of Commission and Interest Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF, 1; "WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE^ORISMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES^GIVEN. FEIEDLANDER BROS ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHURST AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, |AND| Grass Seed* D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT iL 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 C 0.,; 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 rj Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ai»4 Field Tools, £ ii __— . ■ £ D THOMAS, Askburton.



bPECTAOLKH. | Jf* LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST-OPriCIANS. 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. Salck and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON 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 OB EYE GLASSES DAILY. 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 all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and. all the latast improvements m Lenses and Frames as -idvised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 "mt JJiAoX olxUliJßiX. - Clearing Sale of SalVage Stock TKTOW 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 Watches,3 years "guarantee 65s 40s. Ladies' Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s 100s. GENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THFi ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. Ikkstands, Biscuit Barrels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and a pew 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 Be Sire of the Address— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGORS and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from ■ Late Shop, M ROBERT MURRAY, JjL Watch and Clock x^*^ GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN <fee 6 ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGK AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCftES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEtTTsHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. _ Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] [REGINALD B. BESTETL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COIL Business of Mr Johh G Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they ire now prepared to supply the following:— fiftTIIJOEIfcS' MATERIALS. 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 mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanisad Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all feizes lea, Nailb, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &o. COALS—Newcsstle, Westporfc, 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~DsfSIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS AND XRESTBLL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTON W. H. COLLIER T8 now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of N*Wj USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pocketa. , . 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 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 lOld per yard. Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated JStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety f3T ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. *^| "THE COKITER" Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITE STONE]|& GREYSTONE TUENIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS «fee R8 00 ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and. Seaming- Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OK FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FO3, THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00 GEAIN ciOPS~INSUKED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate*! George Jameson *«iiburton and Rakaia,