fHE A^BUMTON GUAftBIAA : FBI DAY, JULY &0,

Vnnted ud published by the Aifabuton FaUiahiagOompuy, fair i*p»tei* printing office, Burnt* Street, Alb FRIDAY, July 29 Mtt,



Business Notices ! ~ THIS l»l»P£H>Airi'." 0. M. BBOOKE «A8 RE-OPF*ED ■ WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THE SHOP LATE -. V OCCUP lED B¥ t_. Mb POLLOCK TAUCBEO lIBCIV, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. GREAT SALE Plckford A UmirlU'a PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TPURNITURE of"all kinds, Carpets X 1 Brussels, Tapestry, &o. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, must be sold to make room for new Bhip ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Table* Ac.— Also-Cheato Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables Ac., m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and Americau Chairs, m great variety. 1 Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, r k TANO-RED STREET, __ ASHBURTON. Zealandia Boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualification! can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEAL ANDU BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot, m - New Zealand, and the best value.* The finest material and best workman, ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gua\n tee every pair bearing the Zealandit Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines* a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the (Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past bten favorably known m the Ashburton - district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Blgbop'a ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE; TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNbWN.-i »mn,win 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 ppecial order m the best factory In 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, nade on c Premises; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES} SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. ! WE ARE NOW ISaNDFACTDRING I BRIQUETTES, i THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Callify Coa Company,.* Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. , LWNOBEACH COACH. ~' ' QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. H, R. BROWNE -806 Coachman. Notice to Correspondent;* Correepondfloia are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, <w required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication most be written either on the manuscript or on the oover oft he letter. : Lttter rates of postage mus be paid o dvertiaeuMmtsi



Business Notices TV ii i i — ■ — ■ -—— WA.ITATI BUSH SAW MIILS. Seventeen miles Nor;h of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. ITAVING secured the Extensive Bu*h at W aitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway U) the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cub tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Bashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin, ~A GENTS WANTED: WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as! only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYEWPORTING CO 976 G.T.0.. dpey N.S,W _ KjSOOTHIN^j PREVENT FITS, COHVULBIOHB, ETO. ' Pr—rvm a h««lthy atwte of th« eonvti* tutton during tlw p*riod of TMttilng. The wm* -JOHH ITUDI1I» An mgimi wTthiftoTimmrt Stony <*£•«!• «•* TmM Sold Bj KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER & CO. '' 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. notice~to~advertisers; OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guakdian 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 tho day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Tho&e who hive not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, ka. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE J. MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Manufacturers of and Dealers all kinds of l>aix*v Gooct« «PECULTJTY i NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS^ m Fancy Work for the JJN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MXtS ADAMS, LADIES! AND CHIM>FISN'B DHAPER 'suits to measure. ! rjIHE Largest Stock of I X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices " ASHBURTON CLOTHING MAR 7. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. 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 Sqotcb, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B*nnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, bo to H. & W. ORAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H.s W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, ' j TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, '



PHILADELPHIA, 1876J HAUTHAWA Y'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 gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. Tames pain and sons v , . : ■■<■■■•• •' 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walwor* Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. '..10, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholetah Houte m the World Illustrated Price List on application. : W. J. BUSH AND CO. | TYISTILLEBS and IMPCBTEBS j ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII j - ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ' HENRY ZANDER CloYers. Glovers. CLOVERS. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of I WHITE CLOVER, II COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, KTC, ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay anjr Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest deeds ATA . LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET, Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. " A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AN~I> SPIRITS Of Every Description. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE NR V 7/ ANDIR, ENRY ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mubial Provident Society VENUS SOAP Saves Robbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saret Money, Labor, and Time, Puts an end to Washing-Day Wdrries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yo», THE WALKER COEK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pull* the Cork the easiest' and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its tire prevents the agitation &f carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed tor che use of hotels, restan ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers, Manufactured by the . B WALKBR TOOL COMPANY



HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE IfiCR HOM ISMMt EVERY MAN HIS OWK VEifiklirAßY KURGEOiI BY THE AID OP w MMm JOLUTIuN. TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where iheir hones are lame. The following simple method Is POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY ascertaining that fact:— Take a little of the Solution m your hand, and rub gently from the upper portion of the horse and down the leg to bhe hoof; then leave it for two hours, nd upon returning you will find that the njured place will be heated to a con siderable extend) more than any other portion of the body. Tou must'the* rub m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT FOR HAH OR 4UADRVPID; A POSITIVE CORE JOB Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore iiips, &c., &c. It cum Spftdtfy and Permanently ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drug Company W. Andy jon, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, Christchuroh. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne AGENTsf~WANTED G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WA.XCHJESS CLEANED & GUARANTEED I*3 MONTHS, -4:18 Od. /BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed \S Twelve months, 2& 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15a, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectaoles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JlJuiiding timber at following prices m any quantity:— per 100 superficial ft I Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6J Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Am Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS; and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. Jame§ Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. TB7 G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. -. . ■ i Kooras opposite Mail Office, Burnett, Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide, Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street i East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. n i /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,' Published Daily, j Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,*includ'n Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu?* Receipt Form? Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, . Ball Programmes Concert Programmte



FIRE! FIIIKI GREAT SALVAGE SALIfiJ" [OF DRAPERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT " . * B. W. Alcorn & Co% Kabt Stbee* H. 91. JOME9. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FAXOY GOODS, FANCY CHINA. GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. LargOßb Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. 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 ChriatchurcW i^Kubbe/ 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 3JI MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakaia. _^__ *<V - AUCTIONEERS, VALBATORS,-GRAIN, 2 WOOL, & LAND BROKERS Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 160 ACRES AtfD UPWARDS ', WELL IMPKOVED. —ALSO— Clovers, Grass SeecU, AND ALL KINDS OF IParm and Station Stores* AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT §18 6d PEB lOOft. COOKING RANGES _■-■:. .AT ' . ■ ■ ... REDUCED PRICE S. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tekwi." "W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, P A PER HA N G I N G S, ETC. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS M*{^*3^*2Z»^ wggSffl ROBERT MURRAY* /sjh\ Watcb and Clock MAKER GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIAN| m ■ "-o ■ ' ALWAYS IN STOCK, . A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS.^&e Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OITNTRY ORDERS POST O# fSL|3GRAPH.



. ... ■ ' I IMMENSE SUCCESS OP ANDREW ORR'S CHEAP SALS OF ■1 X 1 ' " ' . ; '•' -■ ' ' ■ '■■•'■■ •■'*■ { Drapery, Cldthing, and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. fHI WHOM BOOT STOCK OB? Messrs Edwards, Oennetts, A Co., CHRISTORUROH. IS B«JING' SLJUGHTERED AT A SAORI- FIOE* BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT U 4d, la 6d, la 9d, Is lid 1 -WORTH DOUBLE THl* MONEY, LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4s PER PAIR. A^L^OLASSBS OF GdODS GREATLY REDUOEfD ' ANDKEW ORE. mjSfalrmititunVSMk t»o a /invrnat aanß^^^^lMHßiM IK/jF Ar W|*l rKACTIuAIi ■^■KSKwy] EAST STREET, ASRBURTON UNDBSR THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horologicat Institute, London. Fin Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. R E M O V ATTn O'T ICE CUSTOMERS are requested to'note that we have REMOVED from OrVa Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Oarson (grocer) _ Ail work will now be done penonallv by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. grMgg and company* ™~~ Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 lib k*t> itti PACKETS. 21b FAtfOY CANISTERS aitd 51b ahd 101 b TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS [[ CROWN lili EAGLE i] {(Fxhibitionji ; ; CLUB v \,)x* fojl \v* lhJ V 6^ / V er ib Oae trial will establish their constant us* To be obtained from H ZANDEH __ Woor Liberal CMh advance* on the ensuing clip o. Wool either for local sale or else where. All wool is weighed both on arrira, and before delirery, and on being opened oat it carefully ralued. WOOLPAOKB & TWINE SUPPLDJD AT LOWEST RATES. FOR SALEJ Cement. Cement. In Quantities from Oae to One Htmdwd Casks—Cheap' D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. D. THOMAS. Late of Matron, Cox, and Co ) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AOENII VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRATN BROKER, ASHBURTON. f/tANS NEGrOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately^ FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, Ac, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arrangement;. • ** AGENT FOR— MatsonandCo, Christchurch Coloniftl 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 Blight Specific ! Wright, Sfcephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a»4 Field Tools. D1 THOMAS, AahburtoD. ' . !