THE AbHBttKTON GUAfUUAJN : TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburton Pttblißhijrg Company, ; their registered' printing office, Burnett Street, Aab y TUESDAY July 5, 1892.



I ... '. I J ,-. . H , or Boiling with Clothes, ; I VENUS STAR ! Saves Rubbing. , j ■ ■■. . ■ ■... Neifer Fails if Directions are followed i ■ -■■■ 1 •■■■■■'"■■ :v.\. ■' Sa»£i Money, Labor, and Time. Put* ha end to Washing-Dsy Worries.,: , Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and JSweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary ay fora Household Purpose ' Outahinei all othw Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER COM EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as tt pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th •ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottfe Designed tot the use of hotels, resta « ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna menial m appearanae and full nioke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OP?*PAWV ,'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,; Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deaoription,«inolud«n Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu* Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball PrognuKune* Concert Programmes eta VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, Bpeeially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature^ C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TOIADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guahdu* must; be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this offiet 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. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES] QIXTEEN per cent more heat than X* Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. we are now Manufacturing briquettes, the new patent fuel. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS &CO., Agents. " ' ° ' .' . ' 'r ' -*-» ■■ LONGBEACH COACH. QNjand after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 206 Coachman. Notice to Corre«poudenti Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers , * OPEN WT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No wjords that are no\intended for publication : must be written eit\er on the manuscript or on the cover of fc hvtetter. Letter rates of^ postage mns be paid on dvertisementsl - V



I— t" .. I h'. Si ness or c^- WfAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contrac i tors. TT|AVIJfG secured the Extensive -*-*! Bush at Waiteti, where we have justlcorapleted 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 Watati, thus saving to Cus tomera I Middlemen's Profit*. Large Stocks of Doom and Sashes. FtNDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. "TAMES PAIN AND SUMS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, "Walworch Road, 8.8. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. J.O, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale ffouse m the World Illustrated Price Lint, on application. PHILADELPHIA, 1876 RAUTRAWAY'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. HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who ht^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, &3, rriRA NSPA RE N1 BLOCK ICE ± MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. MIirUFAOTUEERS OF AND DBALBBR ALL KINDS OF Dniirv Goods SPECIE LTTTY ... ■■■■■. .i W. .). BUSH AND CO. . "HISTILLERS *nd IMPORTER? OF ! ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUH ESSENCE?, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers} Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. 'SUITS TO MEASURE. fTIHK Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUHiDINGS R. Alcorn. WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure m informing their numerous frienda 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 Tweed*, Bdiuiockburna and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CT7TTERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wokkmanship H. $ W. CRAIGHEAD, xMERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHRURTON. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail, Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private 1 Residence—-Cameron Street I Eajst, opposite Ashburton Brewery,



j Business Notices LIMITED BPEWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUROH SPARKLfNa PALE & BITTER MES. TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND ; KILDERKINS, AT /^JIRISTCftURCH BREWERY : akd o* Mr H ZANDER, ASHBTJRTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, I THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, ■ ' AKB ' RAILWAY HOTEL, - WIN3LOW. THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kti KOUTOU KATOA. [flacbean Stewarts NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUPI NEW CURB FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mo"->Hin and Forebfc .Plants of New Zoaland^ In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hob 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, 3< tfd ; Grindelia Robusfca Oigarg^aa. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2a 6d " DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we 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, ingre clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and highx commendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor; Dj Zum, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t ibe of the greatest excelleam, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming he beet and most successful ««d for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imort*nt to notice that every biscuit b stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paidj SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK ICEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street. New Yoan, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, From and after the 30th November, 188 the terms of Subscription tc this journal will he as follows, viz :— IF PAID 18 ADVANCK. Per Quarter ... 6s Gd, b" post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, l.y post 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by jost 37s Od IT BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s fi 1 I, Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ook ed, 4s each. Stamps may be sent a lat«nt Wheat Ship menta. fin-E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR CTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most Advan tageous Arrangements for the Reception and Sale of Produce m England. Our Brokers are of high standing and great ex perience m the trade, and shippers may j rely upou their produce being sold at the j VERY HIGHEST PRICE Obtainable m the Market, while Charges will be upon the MOST 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., 193 HEREFORD STREET,



•'I - - i ■ ■■■) ' M j Business Notices. (—; - HOW TO FIKD OUT WHERE sir iiihm inniE. { EVERY MAN HIS OWN ! VBTEHISABY SURGEON I BY THE AID OF SOLOMON SOLUTION 111 has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXA.OT PLACE Where their horses are lame. The following simple method is POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY of ascertaining that fact i— Take a little of the Solution m your hand, and rub 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 must the rub m lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS REMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT FOR MAM OR Ql IBHCPED. A POSITIVE CURE ma Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains,' Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore liips, &c, &o. It cures SpetolVy ami Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashburton Drtjg Company W. And?, w, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161. Hereford street, Christchukoh. Manufacturers—S. Cox and 06., 422 B our Ice street, Melbourne AGENTS WANTED TENRfTAMir." I SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Larpe and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' REST MAKE. Single atid Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well w nth of inspec RerolTers, RevolTers. i Ammunition Ammunition, j Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTTS Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANE 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-p y 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 CHINi, 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 m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE ~ STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHIOKWHEAT A complete assortment o the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS. Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, | HENRY 77 AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER ' A&ENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Ocmpany Oanfcon Marine Insurance Company., Uatraliac Afuta*! Provident Soci«ty



East Stbeet H." Tfl. JOIE§. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS. FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Oolony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. jpianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £J1 upwards.. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubbev Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on pacer and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI ifli win , SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. RKMOYING TO TANCRED STREET. J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous friends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY the 28th, with a Lar Sinck of the wide-famed " ZEALiNDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together wit. Large Stock of ENGLISH BOOTS'and SHOES selected from the Bast Manufa urers. The Best Boots m Ash burton for the least money, Quality and Cheapness combined. *Ye buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to .hose who buy on credit. A great deal of money is wasted by not knowing and neglecting to find where to buy Boots at least cost. This you can easily save by dealing with the Best Value Boot Man m A.shburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON. #. BrOCkelbankf Manager. , , , , 1,.."' — ■ — WHY WEAR SLOPS, v « 17 OR I* Jfc fft when you can get •*' *• iVKW * *V' YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES AT SUCH .LOW PRICES. J^ (Late R . Wilkin and Co .), SALES being the order of the day, 154^ Hereford Street, Christchurch. ti „ • 3 , x*u- i a AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION Has determined not to be behind, and AGENTS intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor For the Sale of Stecks Wool) skinß| oan § lye- Hides, Grain, or ovher Produce. LOOH ! LAND and STATIONS valued and sold AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS either by Auction or Private Treaty. GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. Will attend Adding;toi) Market weekly. N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT Tuesday. FROM. Kirwee and Darneld monthly. —_ CLEARING SALES m Town or Country " THE TIMES TAILOR," Will receive prompt attention. Opposite Mr flock's Office, MR r obert j^f F win attend fco the - Receiving and Delivery of Slock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton jgggg^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^» and Tinwald Yards. %£Mm 13311 W1l TF Mtn Toatal Address— ■E^HAS^MiUIMii^SI ROBERT JEFF, 1%1 COATUIMftJ Tinwald. fftl I gUUTM I NUol J. T. FORD, k^Oi POWDERS I _t9 ° Auctioneer. MflbrMManwcTgra.^ COAL! COAL! RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, - _ , PREVENT FITB, CONVULSIONS, ETC. CO Alii Fr<M*rv« a haalthy state of th« constl. tiitlon durlnc th« p«riod oTT—thing. -*. The word* "JOHK ST££9XAH, AitnmV*>>*i*fO«>trm l H*tßtimp<tft3U«»€hl>mk,t MOUNT BOMEES So~Bv COAL. kempthorne, prosser & co. — , - ~" For Sal b Boots. Boots. hvatt BOOTS. COAL MERCHANTS, WANTED KNOWN.—I am n/win a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. WHOLESALE The above have been made to my own ppecial order m the best factory m IT Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for HARRIS & KNIGHT, very little money. Note the address— -— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, OmcE . Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, WEST STREET. Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on :; .w, c Premises ; also Repairs. , - GKEAT SALE AT Zealandia Boots. Pickford & UnUrill'a THE WINTER having fairly set m, PREMIER ASHBDRTON one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where FURNITUEE WAREHOUSE can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH out the damp, and that will wear well and PURCHASERS re comfortable. All these qualifications can bo obtained TTUJRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets] at moderate prices without any trouble or Jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. «sk by purchasing nothing but the cele- Mattings, Linoleums/Floor Cloths, brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. $ Ct> & Gti These Grand Boots are sold from musfc be BO ia to make room for new ship. Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal ments to arrive, verdict is -the most satisfactory Boot m Come and Inspect our STOCK of New Zealand, and the best value- Locally Manufactured The finest material and best workman- fibonised Sideboards, Tables, &c— ship are employed, and so comident are Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy the Manufacturers of the sterling quality Tables &c., m Rimu. of these Boots that they actually guaran- Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and tee every pair bearing the Zealandia American Chairs, m great variety. Brand to give good wear. Should any Venetian Blinds made to order, pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. —NOTE ADDBESS— In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been PICKFORD & UN DRILL especially manufactured for the Winter ' Tr«? e> v t* . t ™ a TANCRED STREET, Strong Farm Boots for Men and \ Women a Specialty, and attention is »eriTtmnv ixr directed to the aplendid Stitched natev- , —— ■ .-. —-—■■ ■ . , 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, Thss Brand has m the past been favorably known m the. Ashburton MONEY. I district, and m future the public can | obtain full supplies at .OQflOn 1000, £800, £500, £365, -— ■ w -n* «. * %fO\J\J\Ji £200, and other Sums o JUr J, BISHOP S Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, <*>ULD BBAraKINT^DOQ^ TANCRED STREET, JAOHBURTONj



FOR SALE. Cement. Cement. In Quantities from On« to One Hundred Casks—Cheap D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. lAM A OASH BUYER OP Wheat hits, Barley, J ' AND; Grass Seed. V . . .. ■' D. THOMA 8, VBHBD V T 0 N D. THOMAS. Late of Matson, Cox, aad Co.) itfOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGEN\ VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIK BROKER, ASHBURTON. Wool. liberal awn advances on the ensuing clip of Wool either for local sale or else where. All wool is weighed both on arrival and before delirery, and on being opened oat is carefully valued. WOOLPAOKS & TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SAI4EB of Lire Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fak, Hides, &c, on Friday*. SALES OP WOOL throughout the Season. $RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission} /LEAKING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chrustchurch Colonial 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 Rut Composition Rtedsrood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Sfcepheiißon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Girden ap4 Field Tools. D THOMAS, Ashburton. ATS "The Corner." o■' ■' ■' ■ GRF.I BLANKETS fotmarly 8s lid for 53 lid "D EI N G THE WHITE BLANKETS formerly 12s 9d for 10a 6d BALANCE 'FLANNELETTES ... formerly 0s B|d for 0s 6d OEBAM  ... I—* «.**» **> MANUFA °C T UBBU S GLOVES formerly Is Od for 03 6d STOCK, ULSTERS & JACKETS, a line »t half price. . NEWEST Wool Tarn o'Shantew formerly Is 6d for: 0s 9d nPTIQ CORSETS, all sizes... formerly 4s 6d for 2s lid OF Women's Boots, all sizes formerly &» 6d for 6s lid -Joys'FELT HATS... formerly 2s 6d for Is 6d LATEST FA SBION TWEED TROUSERS formerly 10s 6d for 7s 6d BOUGHT Alot of Men's MACINTOSHES, 40s. your pick for 10« at And many other Special lines. __ HEAVY DISCOUNT W. H. COLLIER. EAST STREET, ASSBURTON] UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze MedaUist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horologic.il Institute, London. Fin Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, London. REM O V AlTn OTI CE CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from OrVf Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Canon (grocer) ———o— —— Ml work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. _ m GK£GG AND COMPAN* ~~ Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEABON, 1889-90 |lb AMD IB) PACKETS. 21b KANCY CANISTERS and 51b and lOfb TINS TRY THESE BLENDS " TRY THE3E BLENDS ( CROWN ]| [( EA.GLE !) pxhibitionij {( CLUB )) ;^==^ *<^*s n«w^ One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDER