THE ASHBURTON GUAftDIAJN : MONDAY, JULY 25,, -|8&2

PuWubing Company, iheif retfstere urjntuig offioe, Burnett Street, Asa MONDAY, July 86 im,



JNotice to Corre«poiuteiktg Curreipondento are requested to forward their communioations m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers *^ OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal renla'Uons. N« words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manMcripTor on the oover ofo he letter. Utter rates of postage mas be paid on dvertisements 1 , *^



LONGBEAOH. COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, to the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 806 Coachman.



GREY VAIIiEY GOAL IS THE BEBTCOAIj FOR THRESHING MACHINES^ SIXTEEN per oent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twioe Weekly*. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Warts. The Grey Calley Ooa Company, Ltd. W H. OOLUNS&CO., Agents,



"*" VENABLES, "."" HIGH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Oases. AH parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES k 00. 187 and 289 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO~ADVERttSERB. ' fWIiSG to an aUeration m the time of " closing some of the eduntry mafls. the FIRST EDITION of the GuAkDU* 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. ASHBURTONPUBUSHING 00. April 4, 1892.



Plekford A UnUrlll't PREMIER ASHfiURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DIBCODBT TO CASH PURCHASERiS. JpORNITUREof~aII kinds, CarpeU] Mattings, Linoleums, Floor cioths, must be sold to make room for new ship. mente to arrive. Come and Inapeot our STOCK of -Locally Manufactured ftbonwed Sideboards. Tables, Ac.- - Alsp-Ohests Drawers Waahstatods, Faaof t „ T**l]* Ac., ittßinra. 1 ! *' Iron Bedsteada;. Austrian, Vienna, and Amenoau Chairs, m great rarietj. ; (Venetian BUoda made to order' -NOTE ADDRESS PICKFORD & UNORHiL, TANORED STREET^ ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either aex and earn good income. Apply early aa . only a limited number is required. Bo; NOVELTYIMPORMNG CO ; 976 G.P.0., d»ey N.B.W /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, ; Publiahed Daily, Office : Burnett Street-Aahbnrto Printing of erery deacription, Jneludln BUlheads Memoi Pamphlets Handbills furitadon Cards Receipt Forms Posters Opera Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball ProgtMbmea amcertPrograftome* Ate



Business jVoticaa. 0. M. BROOKE HAS RE-OPENED WITH A COMPLETE STOCK I» THE BHOP LATBLY OCCUPIED BT Ma POLLOCK *i BTCASJD ITBUf, UNION BANK. GKEAT SALE ""



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 Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Bdnnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. ORAIGHEAP, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkhambhip ff. # W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, lANCHED STREET, 43JJBURT0N,



PHILADELPHIA, 1876J HAUTHAWA Y'B 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. Q ALB NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS' "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the XN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladiea 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. MRS ADAMS, LADIES! AND CHILDFKN'S DRAPER 'suits to measure. rjIEK Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to ■■ choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEK Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHIWG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn.



HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST, Those who ha^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Oakea Scones Pastry, ka. fTIRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE X MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AR CX3KOORD, NH. TJ.S.A. MAKUriOTUBEBS OF AWD DIAUBf ALL KINDS OF l>aix»v Grooclsi aPECIiLTTTY "TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.Ci, and 21, Walworch 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 WholetnU Hmtt m the World Ulußtantei Price TAmt on application.



W. J. BUSH AND CX). niSTILLEKS and IMPCBTBBf y) or ESSENTIAL OILS A f RUII • ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers | Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ____



Business Aotices ' WATTATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dune faf To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. JJAVING 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 ard South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. fINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin.



HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAUD My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, «TC.» 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 any Commission ot intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Heeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHKJH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK



Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. THE"~^yVALKER cobk extba.ctob. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as tfc pulls the Cork the easiest' and removes it quickest from the Screw. .Its are prevents the agitation of car bo lated or other beverages, and allows th ■ediment to remaiu undisturbed m the oottle Designed lot one use of hotels, rostau kants saloons, clubs and families. . Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the m WAXMm TOOL COMPANY



GROCERIES, TEAB, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES An"d SPIKITS Of Every Description. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE NR V TJ AND ER, EN R V ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMFODTKR. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything, Can be used m the ordinary way for » Household Purpose



Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plants of New Zealand In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. rpHE NEW CURE is the only Specific JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes^ and gives refreshing sleep, :, : The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the " New Cure " has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro* tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Oigartrftag. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco 2s 6d



Business N otic 3 nBBIS O ROS., ALFORD FOKEST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Material?, viz :—Heirt Posts, Heart Stakes. Sheep yard Rails, Strainiue PostSj and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springbum Railway Station. Postal Adekkss— Bushside. ""~THi~RONGO PAI TENEI~Kti KOUTOU KATOA Jfacbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA, .• ■■ ■ • NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTB



J3 VI I DI N G TIMBER at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, tin Match-lining, do lOr DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBCN and nil necessaries for Buildine. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Olegg'ft Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. r*7 .



G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn). PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1« MONTHS, 48 €*d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed .. Twelve months, 2k 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 15s, Silver Bioaches from 2s tid. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



KBMBDT, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT FOR MATT OR aVIDRtPIDi A POSITIVE CORE 108 Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Hprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore ijips, &c., &c. It cures Spe*dVy and Ptrmmvntty^ ASHBURTON AGENTS— T«k Ashburton Dhug Company W. Audi... jok, Saddler. Sole Representative tor New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, Christchubcr. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne^ agents~^anted;



DOGS. Ayr ANY years since we had the pleasure IVI to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time w« have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Foo possesses, and for whith we have receive numerous m«dals and high* <«ommehdations amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Da Zurn, who after many carefu analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t €be of the greatest excelleaM, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful «»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty



G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administerpd. Private REsiDENCE-^Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery.



Business N HOW TO FIND OUT WHERE IIRMEiniME. EVfiRY MAN HIS OWN mmuM mm BY THE AID OF SOLOMON JOLUIIOH. TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where their horses are l»me. The following simple method Is POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY ascertaining that fact :— Take a little of the Solution m your hand, and tttb gently from the upper portion of the horse and down the leg to the hoof } then leave it for two hours, and Upon returning you will find that the injured place will be heated to a con siderable extent'more than any other portion of the body. You mustjtherjrub m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS



CO AM COAL! COAL! MOUNT SOMEES G 0 A L. F or Sale BY ill COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. B. KNIGHT. Office: WEST STREEf



J. T. FORD A CO. "VfW ZEALAND WOOLS PORES JJN , (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), i 154, HIREFOBD SIKEST, CHRISTCBritCH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND*.," 1 STATIONS valued and sold either^ Auctu,^ ™** T™*« Will attend Addingtou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ash burton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer.



JTOHM &. ftK*T£LL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTQN. GRA™ A MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT, &g. CASH PUKCHABEB OP WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General I Farm and Station Stores, &c. : Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. ; Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, u-c. JOHN G. JRESXEiII, In conjunction with the MW ZRALAUB X.OAIV * KBB< CASfIM ACCN€Y CO., I*. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wop/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSUING OLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST.



Thss Brand has m the past bfeen favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr JT, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE* TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



Zealandia Boots. THE WINTRR having fairly set m, on* of the most important questions discussed m ev«ry 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 qualifications can be* obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA 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 findst material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandis Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer 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. Sijrong 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 of this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole " ZEALANDIA.



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—t am n,w m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of In 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. V.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand £J wn« P^SB6*l'or Rivefced, made on c Premiss ; £«> »ePaira'



\\r H V WEAR SLOPS, W when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. E. Dowle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the * Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. LOOK! AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONBI MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. " THE TIMES TAILOR," Oppoeite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FrTB, 00NVUL8I0N8, ETC. Pr—mrvm m hMIIKy atiat* W th» oonttl tutlon durtnv th« p«riod of T<Mthlnr> The worti -JOHW ITUDKIH, Oh«*nl«t Walwerth, aurr«y,» An cwrriftf on tta« Omummmt Btamr t&ui it mh P«*«' Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PttOSSER & CO.



MILES & CO.. — Astiburton and Rakaia, -- AUCTIONEERS. TMIOBS, GR\h, tfIHL, k MSB BUM ■ ■(.-'' Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR HALE SEVER At BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS lAND, CONTAINING 100 ACRES AND UPWARDS i WELL IMPROVED, —ALSO— CLOVERS, GRASS SEEDS, AND ALL KINDS OF FARM AND STATION STORES. AT THE LOWEST OURKj^t PRICES.



East Street H. HI, «f OWES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLAS9, and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Booms. Largest 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 afc prices equal to procuring from Christchurch Rubhe.' Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paDer and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Chrintchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI



TIMBER RANGES GRATES We are l¥ow delllpg BIRCH TIMBER AT S. Id PER 100 ft COOKING RANGES AT ft k d v c m d Price*. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.; FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES AJND SPLKNDID VALUE JUBT LAftDEQ ex <(Teko»." W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS. PAPEHHANGINGSj ETOJ TIMBER 6 COAL MERCHANTS.; -•V— aaiskta ffnn/^0^ 1 Iwufance Oompanyl AQEtrra FOB\Grey Valley <W Company. , east street, asbburton UNDER THE MANAGEMENT^OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 188?. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horologies' Institute, London. Fin Award of Merit as a Workman from the People's Palace Exhibition London. REMOVAJL~NOTIOE. CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from Orr*! Bniidings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Canon (grocer) — o Ml work will now be done peiionally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED., "~ GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 lib ▲«» life PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS axd stb aro l(Hb TIJSS TRY THE3E BLENDS *^ ' TRT TKE3E BLENDS . ♦ (I EAGLE i| \i Exhibition V ; CLU Q One trial will establish their constant *** To be obtained from HZ AN DEB ___ Wool. Liberal OMh advaneef on the ensuing olip o. Wool either for local sale or else* when. All wool Is weighed both on arrira, and before delif cry, and on being opened - - oat Is oarefally valued. WOOLPAOKS & TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST! RATES. FOR SALE] Cement. Cement, In Quttitities from One to One Hundred Casks—Cheap" B. THOMAS, Ashhurton. D. THOMAS. Late of Mattjon, Cox, and Go.) IT7OTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENV VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRA.TJST BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY BALES of Live Stock, Tinwald »n 1 Ashburton alternately f FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepikins, Fal, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. ~v^ GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matsoti and Co, Ohristchurch Colonwl Inrestment Company, Dune iin National Mortg«Ke Compahy, Chrietchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Chrutchurcb Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham'a Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephemsori, and Co, Donedin Planet Jupiter Girden aai Field Tooli, I Di THOMAS, Aahburton.