THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONTVAY, APRIL Jl, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, t their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aish burton, MONDAY, APRIL H' 189?



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 every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES <fe CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GKEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. OIXTEEN 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 Calley Coal Company, Ltd. , W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration in the time of I 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 Lo appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Correspondents 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 must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements.



THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls, the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the >ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, r9stau »ants saloons, clubs arid families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills fnvitation Cards Menu? ' Receipt Form? Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmed eta



LONGBEACH COACH. QN and attar MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEAGH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 3 206 Coachman.



Business Notiess. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP 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 in the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to conv , ; yott



MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, Londok, E.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. The original Publishers o! The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A 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. 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 hoteikeepers 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 in the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NEXT CASH ONLY.



Drill In POWDERIVI) LIIE | with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Bail way Station F. WRIGHT



WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bueh »t -Waitati, w h ere 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 OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MUKDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN



PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP XEBSVS LITTLE'S FLUID DIP and the Great 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 t losers to pay £10 each to the funds of tfie Society for their trouble 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, ASHBUKTON



Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. NON-JPOIWOIVOTJS, USE NO OTHER. f 11HIS most effective Dip can now be •*- obtained from me, and Testimonial 1* can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Pecer, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (Sfc. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lo



Business Notices < IV-ATWNAL Tlj-UTUAL tIfB ABSOC! TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bouns Year, J.80J3 "TNTENDING Policy Holders in this J- 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 ?ears. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate 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.



THE Aslifourton Drug 1 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 SOAP 1 Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT POWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS AND MEDICINES J, M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager



HENRY ZANDER. ! i —•-- i SPECIAL ABKOUKCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well wrth of inspec on. Reyolyers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridgs Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S Well-known BANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANE 100 Drums Linseed Oil 30 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz :-Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all 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 CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY ZANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austialian Mutual IProvi-donfc f- r-nsits( y; ~ Gr. Jesson (Late with Andrew Black) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, TANCRED 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 twelve months froni 4s 6d. Repairing Watches spoilt by unskilful workmen a specialty. g. jeTson, Practical "Watchmaker & Jeweller, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Union Bank.) SUITS TO MEASURE. ITIHE Largest Stock of ! X TWEEDS ever shown in Aehburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS 11. Alcorn.



mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE i_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED TDORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufactubers of and Dealers all kinds of Dairv Goods SPECIALTIES



T7 AN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLTTBLE COCOAJ Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper. And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Priceß. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.SAJ Established 1818 FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne} •fee. Abiillkry Lane London]



i W. 3. BTJSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB? OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII 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,C, and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO. Ll6; L2O, and L25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Price List on application.



T7> L I X I R T7' I T.A E. POR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withou eyception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate. ; If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitro will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitro. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitro w vork wonders in yoir case. Jfilixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most enemies.



DUCKS f%#i| DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. \g\ /y MARKET HOUSE. "ITTITH the approaching Shooting Season in view we have just landed a very n assortments^ DOTJBLE BARK EL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder. Shot, Caps, Fads, Cartridges and Cartridge Casee, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early »pd inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, lmware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch 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. STEPHEN'S BEOS, Market House. KAIAPOI HOUSE. TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL & TURNER, ASHBURTON. »GOODS_NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCE. SCLANDERS, & CO., Christchurch, Mareh 10, 1892 THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUB FIKST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DEAPERT, 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 nnnnT A r TWELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN. LINING AND OJr .ILOI A L* ' BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR 8» llcl. MITCHELL & TUBNER



W. H. COLLIER JS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, in variety to suit all pockets. The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings in Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery in endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties in Mantles, Sealette JaekeUs, Ulstera, and Paletots in every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. !New Gloves. Special BE& 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 JStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES in endless variety KT ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. ♦•THE (Olt^E R Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES 1 WHITE STONE]£& GREYSTONE TUFJOT, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS] &cj Ob"*"*"" ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsaeks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM) AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE GO GKAIN CROPS" INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»] George Jameson *MlilMirton and Rakaisi.



Business Notices f- East Stkeet H» -N*. JOIES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD?!, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed ]Note and Eavclopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. 1 Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. I 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 N. LAZAEUS dTvO. f OOULIST-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. Salek and Co., SOLE AGFNTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALKK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTiV CLES OR EYE GLASSES D\ILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSEjs, 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 nil interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latast improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 51



J. BISHOP, PBACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTUKER, §y HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE BOOT TRADE. =^1 I AM far ahead of all others. The public have decided my Boots are the best, and lead everythints in the Market. Ssyle Unequalled. Perfection in Fit. Best terrioe at LOWEST PRICES. My motto is THEE BEST. I respectfully call upon you to inspect and jud?e for yourselves whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The fight 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 TO- P-A-^ST CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS J. BrOCkeHiank, Manager. Reductions. Reductions. ~ COOKING BANGEST°CO^ING KANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBEB. TIMBii. TIMBEB. W§ have 60,060ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in stock and ready for use. 200,000ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint € I 1*6(1 Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we hare no commissiona to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. ColUns & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILIB, PAINTS, PAPERHANGING ETC.,, TIMBEB & COAL MERCHANTS,! —*V — f ßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. f 3 82



D. Thomas Late of Matron, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. , ui _ . . , WEEKLY SALES of Lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT ANB SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Hatson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortg*ge Company, Christchurch Booth, MacDonald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire InsuranceJCompany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Stepheitson, and Co, Dunedin Pl»n«t Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D\ THOMAS, Ashburton.



I < '£AM [A CASH BUYER OF | Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBXJRTON



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT 3. MOSS.] °' [REGINALD B. RRSTELL.J Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G Rkstexx, have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they ire Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Speetal 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 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all bizes les, J«ails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Meunfc 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 ANdIEnDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited; MOSS and^KESTBLL, W E S T STBEET, A9HBURTON