HiiM A&HBtRTON otfAribiAA : Monday, September 19, i 892

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their . registered Printing Office, Burnett street, Ashbor ton MONDAY, September 19,1995,



Busjmjss^ i\otic. a VITS To MEASURE APJJ^ rge»t Stock of -*- 1W &J<JDS ever shown in Ashburton to choofo from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ashburton CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. /AUR Clients and Readers are remindT that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR, NOTICE. ADVERTISEMENTS for the First Country) edition of the Guardian must *-each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be rcc3i,ed up to 3 pm. >:• '■ ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23. 1892. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street; East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. Zealandla boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in» . one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? 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 in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so con£deDt are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gus Tin tee every pair bearing the Zealandii 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 in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the past bten favorably known in the Ashburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop** ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. bootg. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am n, win 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 in 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, mad* on c Premises ; also Repairs. GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN 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 Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LUNGBEACH COACH. ! f\S and affr MONDAY, APRIL 4, h the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICSat4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Bnsiness Notices ' •tiik »ihpe\nakv.' ASHBGRTON. 0..M. BROOK! IJEGS to notify that HE HAS- BE CURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr Johk Ore's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED; BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESn. (SYsoothingJ ipj POWDER Si RELIEVE FIVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, HO. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The word. "JOHK ST^JDICAH, Chsmlat, Walworth, iurrw," Are engrxnd on the Oovtrnment Stamp <tff«tf to tack Path* SOLD BJ KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WAITATI 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 our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DeKver Timber and Mining Props, l>irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn>, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GDAKANTEBD ISS MONTHS, 48 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed " Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers'own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at BOs, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 16s, Silver Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne; <fee. Artillery Lank Loitoon \T AN HO Vt B N 8 PURE SOLUBLE POOOA Best and Goes Farthest! . i It is the Original AH others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy . Paper I And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A. Established 1818 \



Business Notices. J WTBOH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.O, Publibiiers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromes etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock I and Novelties continually added W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB? OF ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUII 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 in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th ediment to remans undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* die use of hotels, resta v i.ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Lftiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT ANn SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with inslrao tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clorers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIXE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds rt 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 LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have 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 AffD SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY /j AND E R GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR-- j Sun Fire Insurance Company. Cant to Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Prori lent Society



WAIiJ!; i^UW O.N AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS f^ OVELTIES in Fancy Work for the . * present season. I New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDFKIN'S DRAPER JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodders, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. Tins hrtoi nmwm co LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at-reasonable rates. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cujwuhgtoi* & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 ~~ LAZAEUS' "OATJfINT SYSTEM OF SIGHT JL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H, SALEM, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were in Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NUT DESTROYED. H« is prepared as hitherto te Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9 NEW SHOEING FOJBGE BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. [FBANIfDALY, Late ot Ash burton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED in above Business in NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's fehop Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a rpeciality. TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, WaJworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Price List on application. 11l LI X I R HHT I T A E FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with i exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public Hie ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exacLy suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitae will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitee. If your chest is weak, or you seem ip dined to be consumptive with a littl* cough now and then, Elixir Vita> will ▼ork wonders in .your case, Elixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most eh smiths OlrjY) n n per aay to oe made by obi o&*T persons of either sex in 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. We wilj start you. Mo space to explain here. Bui you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United 1£ AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as ' only a limited number is required. ' NOVELTY IMPORTING CO. ' BoxW, 0 P. 0., Sydney, JU.V



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF AICENTURY. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS R?BTS FURNITURE CARPETS Do not fail to visit FURNITURE CARPETS A. J[, WHITJS FURNITURE , . CARPETS Hia extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETS, THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE t 3 . CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE . CARPETS Mew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPETS ~db: steam cabinet ash upholstery °ZZ FURNITURE - CARPETS FURNITURE HORKS, CARPETS FURNITURE + CARPETS HIGH STREET] FURNITURE CARPETS OHBIBTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS S ROBERT MURRAY*^|^ Watcb and Clf,iK GOLi) AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN] <fee ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OB WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDER.S POST OR TELEGRAPH.



FIRE! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATTOW COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Cos. WILLIAM SPAEEOW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And'to enable me to do thh I have decided to charge Prices that havejnever been heard of in Ashburton. Come -and See for Yourself. NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDBESS : The Shop between J. Scaly and Co. Js and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 200



East Street H. M. JOfEi. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. 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 at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch. Rubbe.' 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



s. MAJorisr« x Co., LIMITED BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHUKCH SPARKLINtf PALE & BITTER ALES TO BR OBTAINED lit HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Phristghuroh brewery ■ J AND 07 Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTONj ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTIEIfI WIN3LOW



JOHI tir. KEBTEIiI,, GRAIN k WOOL STORES WEST STRKET, ASHBURTON. GKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Gape Barley, Grans, Clover, Turnip and other Seed* of the best cfltality, 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, vto. " JOHN O. REBTELL, In conjunction with the MOT XKAXAJfI* lOAI * MSB CABVIME A«KHCV CO., MA. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool 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 AdAINST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF IfITBREJBT'



SAVED FaOM TUB FLEM ALTHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean [none having left the Building during the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent N ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW DUB. ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE AS 'XHE PREMISESXAPE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT, W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. "O ■ ALT* WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVINO PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THBEE THOUSAND {3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERM& ■art OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYanc £*OLLOWINO DAYS* ftt SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Oolonia. Dresß Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual pric 30s, special price 1®« 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, vi Plain Colours nsn»l price 33s 3d, special price SOa for dress of sevdn yards. Lot, 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33* 9d, special price JSBSfH Od for dress of seven yards, BBADT-UADB CLOTHING* SECTION. 87 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Salts, usual prio* 49s Bd, special price 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 8d and 49s 6d, special prices Ssi and 35» €*<i each. 47 Youth's Leng Trouser Suit*, usual prices 20s to 29a 6d, special prices c* 114 and O» lid each. ,.„„ 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us fld, special price T"* lid per pair. i 37 pain of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d ■pedal price l«w 6d per pair. BLANKETS 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. SHOPPINGBYPOST. Bf mtahfl of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'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. PLEASE NOTE—Goodi sent In execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W. STRAW AND CO.. OHRISTOHTTEOH.