*HB ASHBtJRTON GUAftDIAN : FRfnAY, MAf IS, l 8&2

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, * their rejfUtere* Crinting office, Burnett Street, Ash url*™* FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1898



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /"WIJSG to an alteration m the timo of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the GuAKDiiS must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office* before 2 p.m. ; ;• REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m oa the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. GKEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAMa FOR THRESHING MACHINES QIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS aniving 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 Correspondent* Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes, or m 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. j LONGBEACH COACH 7 f\N and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH: COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST 0 OFFICE at A p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



/ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,^ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto —__ -. *i' Printing of every deacription/including Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills I nviL**ion Cards Menu.^ Receipt Forme Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme?' S VENABLES, 7 HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Case*. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London.



THE WALKER COBE EXTRACTOR ftronounced 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 ct carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, restau -ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OOMPANY



i Business Notices, or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Time. Put* cCf p Washi n?-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved-Never Injured. n Purifies and Sweeten* Everything. .Can be used m the o**ary way ff. Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony yoa



W. 3. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTBBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRXJII ESSENCES. ' SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. "TAMES PAIN AND SOHS o 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0,, and 21, Walworoh Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, LIB, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale Rouse m the World Illustrated Price List on application.



OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. TIT E ARE SHOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATINGS; WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H. & B. Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. S.MAHIIIIIV« A Co., LIMITED. __ BBEWER& JOF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALEB& BITTER ALES TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, I AT /^HBISTCHFRCH BREWERS AND 0 Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD SUITS TO MEASURE. rjIHE Largest! Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choowfrora. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R: Alcorn,



Business Notioes TC"ATIONAL TyrUTUAL T IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Yeai, 1893 TNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded that 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 jTears. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. ' High Rate of Interest earned upon : Investment. I Beversionary Bonuses already allotted . exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton.



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PHILADELPHIA, 18763 HAUTHAWA Y'S Reliable Peerless gloss A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. HERCULES xJAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who ha^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, ke.



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BITPFAXO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the worlld Since tha.t time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improver aents 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 dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high* «ommendations, amongst wl'iich we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj ?Zum, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits to I>c of the greatest excellenoe, and to ntain Rouble the quantity of nourish ment that ii 9 to be found m the flesh, fchuß farming he best and most successful «#»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imoiftant to notice that every biscuit s stamped- -"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paidi SOL3E MANUFACTURERS, W. <G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WOB& I/MIJHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 7*54 Washington Street. Nkw Yg»k,



Business Notices. TTENRY ZANDER. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Larpe and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Mnazle Loading, well w >rth of inspec on. Reyolyers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTT S 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 Drumis Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's sand Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plal;ed Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Stiitbn, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, ESDI A, 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 TOR SALE*— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHIOKWHEAT | 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 rj AND ER, ENRY ZiANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AT^NT FOR— Sim Fire Insurance Company Clinton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



REEVES A-ND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the besc m the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our ; inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im^ provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK Twenty VeJtaleles of Different Styles* iterally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with BEEVES' PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, f^-DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attache men It saves accidents ;it saves swear in and nables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. J REEVES~ & CO., LICH FIELD STREET, CHBKICHUECH (



TjiLIXIE "TT IT FOR COUGHS AND GOLDS. This wonderful preparation is fche pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, 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 suic all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitre will cure. i If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w work wonders m yowr case. Jfilixir Vitee is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. AJI Grocers and most chemises m^maamam mm - -. ■■. n , — Al NEW ZEALAND CABRIAGE WORKS. Reeyes and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Anderson s Foundry, Christchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business, to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m New Zealand. REEVES AND CO. Are Tyring Wheels at s per pair. REEVES AND CO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. REEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45.



Business Notices John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Em £ mmodioua Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, 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 AND MERCANTILE AGENCY ;CO., LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED



DUCKS |^4#JJ DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. \?\ J^Jl J^J MARKET HOUSE WITH the approaching Shooting Season m view ire luve just landed a very assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappera. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STIEIFHIEJIfcTS BEOS, Market House. JJ 0 W LANDI|NG FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK, For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIRCH TIMBER IN~ANY QUANTITIESJ *W. X Collins & Co.,f IRONMONGERS AND MP TERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEUHANGINGS ET J TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —«V- — {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Caal Company.



IMPORTANTJTO aUi WOOL COLONIALfDRESS TWEEDS, AT SPEOIALJPRIOES. to-day^and;:following||daysj OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL ' ' '' ONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS ■ wtiMll OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYarb .FOUL, OWING DAXTB, at SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18s €Jd for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dresa Tweeds, forty-tour inches wide, m Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special price SOs 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 33s 9d, special • price 83s Od for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHIIVG SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d. special price 35« Od each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usuaT 6 and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 35s 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouscr Suits, usual prices [20s to 29s 6d, special prices 68 lid and Og lid each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price T^S lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Fl9s 6d special price 13m Od per pair. ' BLANKETS AIVT> JFLAJNJVE.L.S In all the eading 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. SHOPPINGr BY3>OST. means of the 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 at ourlEstablishment brought to your very door. LETTER OKJDEH DEPARTMENT^ The^Letter 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 moat Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiuthe reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be eturned. W. STRAIGE AND CO.. OHRISTOHXJROH.



Business Notices SPECTACLES N. LAZABUB & U0. 9 oouusT-opnaiAm 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 S Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUB. TON S. SALEK have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY, Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 51



AM A GASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ISHBUF TO»J D. Thomas Lftte of Mataon, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LA.ND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT JX VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AUENT FOR— Mabson and Co, Chribtchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin Natiooal Mortg^e 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 Redwood's Scaly Bligho Sptcific Wright, Sfcepheiison, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Gwden apd Field Tools. D THOMAS, Ashburton.



W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of KEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS fof the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. Uhe NEWEST DRESS LK)ODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English *nd Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Flannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, be 8 value m the trade Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety XT ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "^ ••THE CORNER"



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, i N LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES - —| WfllTJfi STONE] & GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS AcS §§ ALSO FOR SALE— Corraacfcs and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES | AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00 GBAIN CKOis~INSUEED Agftirott Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»J ■ 0 ■ !■ George Jameson Asbburton and Rakafa,



GREGG AND COMPANy \ Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90$ lir'ilb axd lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS "and 61b abo lOfb TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ({'' 2s \r2i *x '\ If 2s 8d X 3s \V ; CROWN )\ [{ EAGLE !| {(Exhibition)] fl CLUB )) V pr- lb. '/ \. per Jb. / V per lb / \per lb / "^y Xssas*/ Quo trial will establish their constant use* To be obtained from H ZANDER