HUB ABHBURTON GUARDIAJV : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1892

pf«t«? «»d published by the Aahburton Publwhmg Company, at their registered Printing Office, Burnett street, Adtburtoft WEDNESDAY, September 7, lWt



} ■ JbSiiSiness ; otioe / y'Jii Client* uji;,(^lcinieibarcreui\u000c that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letter* refining thereto—to THE EDITOR. NOTICE. A DVBRTISEMENTS for the Firat Country) edition of the GfXARDiAH must 'each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be rec sired np to 3 p m. ;. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23.1892. SUITS TO MEASURE* rpHE Largest Stock of JL ; TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from;. > * QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE ' Come »nd see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. Qc. Faweit Dodds SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Barnei . , Street. Hours from 10to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gm administered. Privatb Residence—Cameron Stree East, opposite Ashburtori Bfewerf. Zealandla boots. mHE WlNTEß~having fairly set ii JL one of the most important question discussed m every household is wher can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS? The Public want Boots that wilj Itee out the damp, and that will wear well an re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtaine at moderate prices without any trouble o risk by purchasing nothing but the celt brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold froi Auckland to the Bluff, and the unirersi verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot i New Zealand, and the best valuo. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident ar the Manufacturers of the sterling <gualit> of these Boots that they actually gus -an tee every, pair bearing the Zeuandi Brand to give good wear. Should an; pair fail, the Retailer is authorised t adjust the claim of the purchaser.. In addition to the every day lines, large number of new lines has be« especially manufactured for the Wintc Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men an Women a Specialty, and attention i directed to the Splendid Stitched Watei tight and Shooter Boots, very suitabl and comfortable for country work. Boys'* Girls', and Women's Boots c this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. . Thss Brand has m the past ' beel favorably known m the. Ashburtoi district, and m future the public eai obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, TANORED STREET; ASHBURTOy Boots. boocs. BOOTS- J WANTED KNOWN.-r-i am n>w m SHOES of every description at Urn Lowest Prioe ever heard of m. 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 foi 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, mad* on c Premises; also Repairs. grey valley coal IS THE BEST COAI* FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly, WE ARE NOW IifANUFACTURHTG BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS &CO., Agents» i j — - LONGBEACH COACH. QN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, far the Winter months, the LONGBEACE COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Business Notic s *THIS DISPENSARY.'' ASHBURTON. 0. M. BBOOKB J^EGS tp notify that HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Me John Orr's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED , BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH. SS>< BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GONVIH.BIONS, ETO. Pmmrvjm. hojUthy oteto of tho oonotl tutlen tfurlnf thoperiod of Toothing. Tht word* "JO** BTIJDKA*, An ngnmi «n, thtOttrwrntnt Stmmr <#M&\»mekTtik* Sold Bi KBMPTHORNB, PROSSER & 00. W4ITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed pur Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Gus tomers •..-.■„ Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sates 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 h Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap* One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn V . . PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. .. ; WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 18 MONTHS, 40 Oct. /BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Vy 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 15s, : Stiver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREEtTaSHBURTON. ( ■ FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, .ASrated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne) ; Sic. Abiillkjrt Lank Lovnox TT A N HOU TB W S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Origin*) All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS i Concord, N.H., U;S A. Established 1818 fc . p ■ ■ I



Business Notices. : iJTTSOH A STOCK 55 Jmtk Street, Lomdon, E.C, Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &q, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromes etc. ; Tha original Publishers of the Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Noreltiea continually added W. J. BUSH ANB CO TiISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS 01" ESSENTIAL OILS k FRT7II ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers ' Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and rt moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th • ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed feu one use of hotels, restau -ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m sppearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers, iff taufactuied by the THI WALKER TOOL COMPANY ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufactures of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains ertena.Ofl of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER : Cloyers. Clovers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., 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 or . intermediate profits, I am In a position to offer the ' Choicest Seeds - AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, ant? 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 AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYvS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT •" AWD :;. ' '' ' DIRECT IMPORTER, —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provi lent Soliety



I QALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS^ j NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Ijayettes. : Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. . Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND OHILDFUN'S DRAPER / ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashbnrto Printing of every deacription,*includm Billheads Memo* Pamphlets '" , Handbills Invitation Cards Menu? Receipt Form* Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, ; Ball Progmmmea Concert Programme* : : *** .•■ ■ .. •. TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Waiworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. 1 JQ, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Caeoe suitable for every Market. ! The largest Wholesale Mouse infJie World Illustrated Price Lint, on application. o&l o&T persons of either «ex m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. Wejwil?. start you. No space to explain here. But 1 you can make a snug little fortune honorablj I and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstruc turns mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at one« Sxinsok & Co., Portland,. Maine, Unite S ate 12- T7l LI X I R A~E FOR COUGHS AND UOLD&; This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with 11 exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering publio The ingredients have been, carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate ' If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitee will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m clir.ed to be consumptive with; a little cough now and then, Elixir Vita> w work wonders m your case, Elixir Vitee is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most ehemiptft ■•r NEW SHOEING FOKGE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHO P FBANIfDALy, Late ot Ashburton Forks, ■fITISHES to inform his friends and YY the public of the Ashburton, dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's s>hop Good roomey stand for H»rses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horae shoeing a f peciality. ] AGUNTS WANTBD. II7" ANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORI'ING CO 976 *P. 0., Syddney N.S.W James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, ■ HAIRDRESSER, |ETC. OlMl'ft BVIIDIied EAST STREETJ AN ENORMO OS AMOUNT OF Labor eared JN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors J- BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunningtox &Co 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 1 931 i



'I FURNITURE V CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OI^A CENTURY. FURNITURE * CARPETS FURNITURE .— CARPETS GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE PARPFT^ CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Do not fail to visit FURNITURE CARPETS i A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS i&Ij? His extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETS THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE CARPETS lew Zealand. FURNITURE GARPB 272 ™ wim To uphoistsry zt FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET FURNITURE CARPETS CHBIBTCHUBCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. ! WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS INVITE mSPJHCTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. W3ICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT I/owest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON, BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEUS* AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAPEK THAN 13 Vl3 ». Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES* LAMPS, FENDERS* FIRE IRONS. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE* CUTLERY, Band furnishing goods, Gtttfs, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS BRUSHWARE Uur Stocks ot Clovers will be landed In a fe* day?, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. FIRVM FIRE I GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF , DEAPEKY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATTOt. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, 8. W. Alcorn & Co/s. East SxrM* Ht. M. JiIUfES. , BOOKS, STATIONERY* TOYS, FANcFgoODS, FANCt CHINA, GLASS' and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Booms. . Largest Stock and Best Value Bin the Colony to select from. ; ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold ott monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites afe prices equal to procuring from Christchnrch. Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI wliiii MURRAY*^||x Wattb and Cl^ck #i^^S^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIANJ Ac .o - - ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VEHY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLAhE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL &OODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STBEEtT ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. i .J



SAVED TOM THE FIRE!! A LTHOUGH all our Goods are new and dean 1* none having left the Building 4Ja» daring the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS 1$ BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS BANKING FROM 15 to per cent IN OBDBB TO MAKE BOOM FOB SHIPMENTS NOW DtJB. ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER/ 1 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. j aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS fTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS ■nail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO»DAY and JFOrdLoWIBI © OATS, at SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prlc 30s, special price 18» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price SIO* for dress of seven yards. Lot, 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33? 9d, special price 33fl 6d for dress of seveu yards. reaj>y«ma.i>e: clothing section. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Saita, usual pric* 49s Bd, apeoial price 35s Od each. 73 Men's AH Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 6d and 49s Bd, special prices 9&m and 35« 43d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 30s to 29s Bd, special prices da lid and 0« lid each. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price Yf* lid per pair. 137 Pain of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual prioe 19s 8d ipeoial prioe lSw Od per pair. OLANK£T» AND FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHCMPPIIHC* BY POST. By mtans of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district:, you can have all the advantages of purchasing st*our Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT] The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASB NOTEr—Goods sent In execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO., JOHtf €b ihsSTEMi, : GRAIN k WOOL STORES g. MAVffUffil A C©.. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. LIMITED GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION T>T>T?WT?-Dfi AGENT. &o. X>JtCjWx!iJKO CASH PURCHASER of the WHEAT, BARLEY?OATS RYEGKASS FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUKCH COMMODIOUS 'STORAGE AT SPARKLING vZTSZm- PALE4BTOBALES Comtek* Woolpacks, Twine, Super- to bk obtain ih phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND Farm and Station stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and KILDERKINS, other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AX AGENT FOR THE p HR i sTOHtJROH BRB WERY New Zealand Loan and Mercantile \^j Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance akd of Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs- Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON. Cooper's Sheep Dip, Sutherland's Manure, i*c. —* JOHI* O. BE»TELL, 0N d RAUG HT AT In conjunction with the THE SOMERSET HOTEL, irjßfr mMAiLATin ioak * *>■• CAHOMIi* A«KBTC» CO., MM. ASHBURTON, JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers. Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to THE TINWALD HOTEL, transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. TINWALD, WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, and LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES RAILWAY HOTEL, MAD* AQaWST t\-TW4TmV ENSJING ULIPS. W INFLOW No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF ISTBRBST