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Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, i their regiatered printing office, Burnett Street,. Ash THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1890



GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES QIXTEEN per cent more heat than O Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING: BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste., The Grey Galley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. Notice to (JorrespoiKleiitM Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or in 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. LONGBEACfI t!OACH. f\TS and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACE COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



VENABLES, HIGS-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /"\WLNG to an alteration in the time of v^ closing some of the country maik. the FIRST EDITION of the Gcajuka^ must be published earlier. Advcrtke raents must therefore reach fchfe otfcee before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892.



THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork" Extractor in the Market, as it " pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest , from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agiUlion ci carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the >ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle .l f Designed leu che use of hotels, resteu ►ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mehtal in appeamnuo and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL C.O*rPA NT /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN' Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,' including Billheads Memo* - -• - •;- Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu; ' Receipt Forms Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Prograaimes Concert Programme?



Business .-otte--. or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed .Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Pat* an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved— Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to conv yoa



SUITS TO MEASURE. mHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Aphburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R Alcornu



OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. TITE ARE SHOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. ■ H. & E, Craighead, MBECHANT TAILOES, TANCRED STREET. 8. MAiviriirti & Co., LIMITED. BBEWERS JOF THE FAVOURITE GHRISTCHURCH SPARKLfNG PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /nHBISTCHTJRGH BREWERS AND O Mil H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD



"TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2L Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLKSALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable I . terms. UIG, Lls, L2O, and L25 Cases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Price List on application.



W. 3. BUSH AND CO. PvISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB? OF ESSEMTIAL OILS <fc FRUII ESSENCE? SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers" Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



Bush-ess Nou^. s TVTATIONAL TI/TUTUAL T 171 A8 OC TI N OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1803 ' I NTENDING Policy Holders in this I very Popular Oflßce are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT : will participate in the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four Years. , . ... ... ... .... i SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Kate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon » Invebtinent. < Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent.! CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, S'-o 1? Ashbiirton.'



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compoimds 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* dijommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits V <be of the greatest excellent, and. to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found in 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; s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hillings per c wt, carriage paidjj SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK T7MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Ygxk,



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PHILADELPHIA, 1876J HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Svtchels, without brushing. Always g' /es satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. HERCULES j*AKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who ht^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it, Makes splendid Cakes Scnnes, Pastry, &c



Pablio Not-o.es. TeWTaPeT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, j I BEG to Intimate that I have J ust Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well w *rth of inspec on. Reyoiyers, HevolTers. /Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge. Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANE j 100 Drums Linseed Oil SO Cases Valvolihe 100 Cases Castor Oil i 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black/ ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply 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 CHINA, INDlA,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 in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALF/— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT ■\ complete assortment of the beat Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY 7AND ER, EN R Y ZiANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cwmpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, AusUalia:. MuU;u i rovide'lt s"'>cieiy



AX NEW ZJE2AXiAPTi> CAEEIAGE WOKKP. Reeyes and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business »fc 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurch, in those premised known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms f 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 in 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 10a, 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. REEVES A.ND CO, Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best in the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen in want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our" inventions and improvements bring us to the front in this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly p-oduce a b-.-tter two-wheeled vehicle thuu ANT ot'ier firm in New Zealand. ' »jar in mint other firms can equal our \v ■kmanshi, but cannot sur pass it; bit ■ihrov/h efatigable study we have b l emdA&l j bring forward ImprovenK ,s anu R; nted Inventions which placo ,g at the 1j d in fchio line of manufactui All kind r; of two-whc'uled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK T^venty Veiileles of Different Styles iterally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, t^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach 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. reeves" & co., LICHFIFLD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH *



Tp L I X I R "TT IT FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the 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 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 Vita* will cure. If seve.t\ you tnv ~ have immediate relief by r ing Elixir itse. If your • hest is we .'r, or you seem in; clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae w *vnrk wonders in your case. Elixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemist



Business No ties •=. G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT I GRAIN & WOOL STOEES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Eto. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, ; Wool, etc., to European Markets,* on owner's account. ; ornsacks, Twiue, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stored always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY 200., LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED



IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aLL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. o TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF' ALL ONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TQ-DAT atsd jyOULoWIIVC* DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot i, All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18s *3d for dress of twelve yards. jLofc 2 All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four incheß wide, in Plain Colours, usual price 33a 3d, special price SOs» for dress of seven yards. j^otj 3 AH Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price 233« Od for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49a 6d, special] price 308 Od each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual 6 and 49s 6d, special prices Slss and 35s 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 2S^ 6d, special prices, 6s lid and Os lid. each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us Qd, special price 'Vn lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, ■ special price 13N Od per pair. BLAJVKETS AND &T*AJSHEIL t & In all the eadirig 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 tinder the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BYPOST. means of the 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 ourfEstablishment brought, to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEFARTMEN'H ■ \ 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 a.s when a personal visit is made. The KTewes}; Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiu the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be eturned. W.'! STRANGE AND CO., OHRISTOHUBOH.



DUCKS (f%#lg DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. Hj MARKET HOUSE WITH the approaching Shooting Season in view we have just landed a very assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, ; Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also;; Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Fads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brush ware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices Fcr Cash over the counter. All; Goods delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. Market nouse. jff 1 o w la n d ing FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUK-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. ! NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station ab Lowest Rate ' BIRCH TIMBEE IN~ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins k Co., IRONMONGERS AND MP TERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGS EjT J TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. \ —»*** — :: f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company.



Business Notices SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS dHjCT, ooansT-opnciANs. LONDON. CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of xndia, etc,, have appointed S Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUB. TON S. SALEK have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted tor SPECTACLES OB EYE GLASbES DULY. TW « aß^ Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENbJis, aorrecting the defects of each eye, and in frames .adjusted for Comfort and Ltooci Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after fcb«? sight is tested by oui agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interoste "t in Optical Science are invited to see tms beautiful test and all the latast improvements in Lenses and Fraroas as 'ulvised by the most eminent Oculists.



[AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed. JD THOMAS, \BHBUPTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, JASHBURTON. 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. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chribtchurch Colonial Investment Coinpiny, Dunedin National Mori gage Company, Christchurch Booth, MacDonnld and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dtp Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighr, Specific Wright, Stephesson, and Go, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Gwd«n »ri Field Tools. D THOMAS, Ashburton.



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, N L&RGU OR SMALL QUANTITIES :■■■ ■ . ■ i * i "WHITJBJSTONE] <fe GREYSTONEITUF.NIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &cj ■■. ■ ' .-- ■■■ ■ .>—§§-- ; . . ; ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES | AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00 GRAIN clEps" INSURED Againnt Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»J George Jameson Anhburton anil Rakaia W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, ANDFASHIONABLF. GOODS for the coming Season, in variety to suit all pockets. Thu NEWEST DRESS &OODS. The latest Trimmings in Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plashes, etc. Millinery in endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties in Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots in every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves in Black and dlors at Is 6d. English ind Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities.'*} Flannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, be value in the trade Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TlliiS, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES in endless variety ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES, "^f ••THE CO RIVER"



GREGG AND CUMPAiM y I Pare Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90*j U? }fl> amd Itt* PACKETS. 21b * ANCY CANISTfcKS and 6tt> a»o lOtt TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS CROWN !) fi EAGLE !J ■ frExhibition \ i CLUB )) V per \ per Jb./ Ib j/ \**J*J Oati trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from if ZANDER