THE ABHBUBTQN GUAJIDIAJN : TTJESRAY, JUSE 14, ]802

Printed and published by, the Ashburton Publishing Company, j their registered , printing office, Burnett Street, Ash 4 burtfl* r ->-"'" ----- "Mij,: oj,.> TUBSOAy, 14» 1892,



Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that fchey have'chartered B<weral First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOPdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, A. IN » JMLA.Y, \* at 30s per ton freight. Advances made Again6f shipments Free of Oommission'and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF | WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY and RYEGEASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN' FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. 4SHBURTOK, TINWALD, AND LYNDHfTRS SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. REMOTIING TO TANCRED STREET. J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous Wends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY the|2Bth, with a Large Stick of the wide-famed " ZEAL INDIA" BOOTS and SHOEB, together with a Large Stock of ENGLISE BOOTS and SHOES selected from the Bsst Manufacturers. The Best Boots m Ashburton for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined. We buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to those 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. Thißjyoulcan easily save by dealing with the Best ValueJßoot Man m Ashburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. J. JBroekelbank, Manager.



Business iS'ot'Ct ■;.;. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Time. Put, an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved— Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary ay for a Household Purpose * 9 —"" Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to oonv yo« THE WALKER COM EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. ; Its ure prevents the agitation «f oarbo lated or other beverages, and allows fch edunent to remaik undisturbed m the oottle , Designed tot the use of hotels, restaa .ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearahae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 1 Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashtrarto Printing of every deacription,3netadta Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards _ , Man»i» Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, boch Internal, and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. ' , C. VENABLES & C 0.,: 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /T\WIJVG to an alteration m the; time of V 0* <*» oo)w)fery«uuls, the FIRST EDITION, of the Gu^utpuN must be published earlier. Advertise* ments, must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. \ " ;u REPLACE Advertisements'cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless soßk>ifi'on the day, previous, to. that on which they are intended to appear. . . ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. Aprils 1892. GREY VALLEY COAii IS THE BEST COAL FOR : THRESHINQ MACHINES! SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTE*, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H, COLONS &CO., Agemta., Notice to Coin*eopoiMleni;M Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, aa required by the postal regulations. No words thafc are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of pottage must be paid on advertiaemeata. , LONGBEACH COACH" QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fa the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH wUI leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 . Coachman.



Business Notices. HENRY ZANDErT « SPECIAL AttJVOUNOEMENT. « ■ I BEG to Intimate that I have .lust Landed a Lar^e and Varied Stock jof Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well w^rth of inspec- Rerolyers, Revolvers. iimmunltlon Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders,. Wads, Punches, etc. »e<>n?TS Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. y HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 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 CHIN 4, 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. 1 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 CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment o the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HE NR V TJ AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany Oanton Marine Insurance Company, uattalian Mutual Provider*; John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, I' ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc, Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, j on owner's account, ornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN MERCANTILE AGEN(3Y£CO., 1 LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED "Tp L XIR T7 I TJE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv yyiU's, and has been judged to be withou exception 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 freqUfint m .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 Vifc»- If your chest is weak, or you seem i» 3lir.ed to be consumptive with a little sough now and then, Elixir Vitae w «rork wonders m yo«r case. JUlixir Vitoa is sold m Bottlos at Is 6d 'J md 2s 6d each. "• A Grocers and most jhamii^s I ■>



Business Notices : i. ma mutism a Co., LIMITED ' BEEWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLfNt* PALE & BITTER ALES* ■ ■■ ■■ ■ ■ i " i TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, :■:,. AT . : : QHRISTOHURCH BRBWERY AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL 1 T NWALD" THE RONGO PAT TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA. Iff aebean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP} NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTS 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. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific 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 CURB disinfects, soothes v and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria whsn the •' New Cure " has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great aro its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s fid ; Grindelia Robusta Cigaratt-es. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d ; 78 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 hi th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may bo 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 Dbg Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high? tftfommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t" cbe 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 b stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hillings per c wt, carriage paidl SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yobk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'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 arid Druggists. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. tFrom and after the 30th November, 18S he terms of Subscription to this journal will be as followsj viz:— JF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IP BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post,,43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if ' or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ooked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as <w'-.ut> I ■'' HERCULES BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Fhose who htve riot tried it, should isk their Grocer for ii. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, <fco. i



J^OW LANDING FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOtJR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIREJ IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required] NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK or Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate JEflpOH TIMBER INFAMY QUANTITIES W. H. Coffins & Co., ' IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGSJ ETCf TIMBER & CQAJi MERCHANTS. —*V— (Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-jGrey ValliyOoal Company. A ifeW AND MAMEIXQUS REMEDY: ~~" SOL OMON~SOLUTION Now Creating a Furor* m Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curative Properties. AN OINTMENT FOR MAN OR QUADRUPED. IS A POSITIVE CURE For Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Sprains, Wounds, Sores, Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &c, Ac. THE SIMPLE HONEST TRUTH. Octavia Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne. March 11th, 892 Gehtlembit,—For nearly three years I nave been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout. Six months of that period I had positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I have been unable to walk without crutches or sticks. I have had forty-eight electric baths, and spent three weeks at the springs at Drysdale. About three weeks ago I was induced to use your Solomon Solution, and am now enabled to walk without any assistance whatever, I write this trusting that it may be the means of inducing other sufferers to give it a trial. I am, sincerely yours, Geokge Ai Patmbsok. SOLOMON SOLUTION Is the Most Recent and Wonderful Discovery as a Treatment for HORSES, CATTLE & DOGS. GUARANTEED TO CURE HORSES of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Mange, Girth alls. Greasy Heels, Cuts, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Feet, Splints, &c CURES COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. CURES DOGS of Mange, and every description of Cuts and bores. VU IT CURES SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY. TRUTH IS STUBBORN. Upper Riccarton, May 20, 1892. A, Parsons, Esq., Dear Sir,—l have used Solomon Solution for a very severe cut on the racehorse Cracksbot, and can testify to its wonderful healing properties. It has the advantage of keeping the sore free of all discharging matter and inflamma tion, and though the wound was very severe no scar or blemish has been left on the horse. I shall be happy to recommend the Solution to my friends.— l ours truly, Charles O'Conkok, . Christchurcli, May 23, 1892. A. Parsons, Esq., Christchurch. Dear Sir,—We can testify to the wonderful cures obtainable by using S.S. We have from time to time used different solutions, and can say that it is our intention to use no other m our stable here and at Bangiora. You can make what use you like of this letter.—Yours faithfully, Clarksok & Co. Sold by all Medicine Vendors and Saddlers throughout the Colony m Jars, 3s 6d and 7s each. ASHBURTON AGENTS ASHBURTON DRUG CO W ANDERSON, Saddler, Sole Wholesale Representative m New Zealand : A PARSONS, 161 Hermford Street, CHRISTOHUROH Patentees and Manufacturers: S COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED, 5 161 ~~ GREGG AND COMPANY, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON", 1889-90, fib a*b lib PACKETS. 2lb FANOI CANISTERS and 51b aho 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS /T\ /TTTX /fcßd\ f 3s \ |[ CROWN ])(j EAGLE \ inhibition» { CLUB 11 \v^j xEi/ One trial will establish their constant lisa. To be obtained from FT ZANDER 0 lAM CASH BUYER F Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, 4 S H B V B- t: O N D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND iSSTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. ,»«.,. v \ t WEEKLY SALSB of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. ——x— — AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch 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 Rot Composition Redaroed's Scaly Blight; Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter G vrden art Field Took, ..  ■■.. i ,«S=W« . . ■ .•■: D THOMAS, Adiburtoxu



Business Notic-s V"ATIONAL TIjTUTUAL T^TFE AB<OC*TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, J.80J3 TNTENDING Policy Holders m this X. very Popular Office are reminded hat ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Xears. 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, *&? r Aehburton. W. J. BT7SH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBP OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. rnHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE? Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MAR 7. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS 11. Alcorn. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnetl Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gaa administered. Private Residence—Cameron Stree East, opposite Ashburtoa Brewery. MONEY. ™ £QAAf\ 1000, £800, £500, £365, O\J\J\J> £200, and other Sums c Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, akd CO., 193 Hereford street IMPORTANT NOTICE. IBEff to inform the inhabitants o Ashburton and surrounding district that I have taken the premises recentl; occupied by Mb, Salek, where I intern to carry on the practical repairing o WATCHES* CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2j Over twenty years experience, o which twelve were spent m England, m eluding five years legal apprenticeship Satisfaction, civiLty, and reasonable changes may be relied upon. a trial:solicited F, PICKFORD, m WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4jJ2jg GREAT SALE AT Plckford & UnUrlll'f PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE oFiill kinds, Carpets Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Eboniaed Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c., m Rimu. 1 Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANCRED STREET,; ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agent? for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, G.P.0., Sydpey, N.S.W 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 ;hat their stock is without doubt the aest assorted m Ashburton, comprising Spotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, tUnnocktyurns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Goatlnga. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. ORAItfHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CT7TTERS, Vhere you will find all the latest and nost fashionable styles, combined with he Best Possible Fit and Workmanship H. 4r W> CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, TAN.CREP STREET, ASHBVRXQN, ,



U&A POWDERS ■^Ss< RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the const!, tution during; the period of Teething:. The word» "JOHH ST££BMAH, Chtmiit, Walworth, Surrey," Are enfiy.Ttd on the Qovtrnmtnt Stamp qffixetttatach Fatktt- Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. TEMUKA V, ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temukft " Silver Dust" Roller Flour] BEST QUALITY. In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 251 V. Bags. At Enormous Reductions. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction* Rooms 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 Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct 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.



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. j WANTED KNOWN.—T am now m, a position to supply BOOTS and" SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price 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 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, made on c Premises ; also Repairs. Wheat Shipments. fItTE ARE PREPARED TO,MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLRY 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 rely upou their produce being sold at the VERY HIGHEST PRICE j 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 6f the highest C.llißa available afc 30s per ton. ; GOULD, BEAtKOI*T & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET. JAM E S P AIN AN D SOJS S 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Waiworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. 'jIO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest-Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK JOE _£_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED npORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. TLS.A. MANUFAOTUBBRS OP AND DEALEBB ALL KINDS OP JDairv Goods SPECIALTIES i