THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, APttlL 2% 1.892

Printed <a nd published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, i their registered:^ printing office, Burnett Street, A*h; WEDNESDAY, APBUi 27 1889 ,



or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. Outshines all other Soap One trial ia sufficient to cony you ■ : ■'■"-' ■ •■'"•-■■ ''i (.. i- THE WALKER COKK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. ■ Its ure prevents the agitation tt carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the ' ediment to reniaiv undisturbed m the oottle Designed lor che use of hotels, rsstau »ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the B WALKmL TOOL OOVPANT > ASHBURTON GUAEDIA^ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including; Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills ; Invitation Cards Menu?* Receipt Forme Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Progßunmes Concert Programmer :*~ U VENABLES, " HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Cases.. 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. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR :\ THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent more h«£ fctiaH' Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twie* Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANIEMtJTURING BRIQXJJBJXTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley CoalOompany, Ltd> W. H. COLLINS & CO., NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Gttakdiait must he published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office* before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot bo. guaranteed insertion, unless sent m oa the day previous to that on which ther are intended lo appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.. April 4, 1892. INotice to Co: TCßpolldOTtg ; ' Correspondents are requested to forward their communiaations 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. LONGBEACH COACH~ ' QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST * OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, *** Coachman.



I Business Notices. | MONEY. i?Qnon £ioo°' £800 ' £5C0 ' £365, £200, and other Sums of Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest, GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO. 4J3 193 Hereford street. WAITATI BUSH SAW ~~ ; MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Diuiedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, 1 We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBER AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MUKDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments. TITE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADTAICES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINBT WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Ms Gould, having just returned from London, has made most AD VAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Produce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the 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 gpaoe m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO. ; 4§4 193 Hereford Street. ASHBUKTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY &THUKSDAY MAY 4 an» 5 } 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse tc receive 5 soys from the stake. Twc miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred m the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9, 3—Novel Race, of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the groceeds to, go to the funds of the Jlub,. Weight, Bst j any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4-ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDI CAP, of 65 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, ; I soy ; acceptance, 1 eov. 5-~Di3tkiot Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 6 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination ; 15s; acceptance, 10s. 6—Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to reoeive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys j the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft (iin high. Nomination, IBs; acceptance, 10s. 8-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys 5 the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and „ a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys j the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s | acceptance, 10s. 4—Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst ; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—Opens—Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry ?lbs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept noe, 10s, 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 eovs from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept* ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing, NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by ffee, name pedigree, age, descrijitim, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary nqfc later than 9 p.m O n SATURDAY, April 9,1892. ' HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on or about April 30 HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published ab or about eight o'clock inthe evening of the first day's races ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY. May o 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the sec ?nd day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m evening of the first day's races. 1833 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary HERCULES BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who b*ve noi tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, Ac. >



Business Notices ' TyTATIONAL jy-UTUAL J^IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. FJouu* Year, 189S TNTENDING Policy Holders m this I 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 Years. 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. OH AS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. W. J. BTJSH AND CO. TvISTILLEKS and IMPCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRITH ESSENCEe SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. JLO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. TI7 E A R E^S HO WI N G VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear, H. & E. Craighead, MEECHANT TAILOKS, TANCRED STREET. s. MAirsrora x Co., UMITEp, BBEWEES O|? TECR FAVOURITE CHRISTOHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHBISTCHURCH BREWERI AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD. SUITS TO MEASURE. THE Largest Stock of TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBU~RTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS «♦ Alcorn.



Business Notices. Boots. Hoots. BOOTS. YI7ANTED KNOWN.—T am now m VV a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made fco my own ppecial 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 the Premises ; also Repairs. ING r~ur—FOE GASH. DUILDINO TIMBER it following prices :— per 100 superficial ft Alford "Forest Birch ab 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, £m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IB ON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3H87 BUM. ffi I.IMJES with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Eailway Station E. F WRIGHT [a cakd. C. E. FOOKS & SOIS AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfei Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc, ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crop; measured, Plans and. Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 HAMMER &~BRIDGi AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost o Work, &c.. can be obtained fron i CHARLES BRADDELL, J39 Agent, Ash burton. John G. Bestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER SHIPPING AND FINANOIAI AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious 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 ICO., LIMITED, UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED TJI L I X I R "XT" 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 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 Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitae. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitte w work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2a 6d each. All Grocers and most chemist



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, j IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITE STONE & GREYSTONE TUFJTCP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &c rh 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 CO GRAIN CROPS'" INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate»J George Jameson *«hburton and Rakain, i GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN Jib aud lib PACKETS, 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b asd 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS ~ TRY THESE BLENDS //2s /*■ \\\ ft** Bd\ f* \ ( CROWN))/(.EAGLE j| (([Exhibition jit il CLUB )} \x. pe , lb. }j \ pe r \\Jf \per 1b J \^J^/ Oae trial will establish their constant uso, . To be obtained from H ZANDEP S ROBERT MURMY»/cbs and Clock X&P MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &o Q mi ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, A Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER,; LA.ND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENI IX VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburbon 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— Mataon and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murfcon and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Red sirood'B Scaly Blighfc Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a«4 Field Tools. B\ THOMAS, Ashburton.



1 ' I F. BLACK. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. Clearing Sale of Salrage Stock v IW-OW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. BELOW ARE : ™ QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THfc BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. Ladies Watches,3 yeawfguarantee 65s 408« LidiPS 1 Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s M 1W»« GENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT OLOCkFnOW SELLING AT sfl, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. IkksDaSds, Biscuit Barbels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and a few Clocks Left, will Absolutely be Sold at 20 per cent below cost These Goods are not damaged, being part of the Stock sent; to Rakaia Bk Svrb or ibb Address — /munftn q ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR MCGREGORS and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Late Shop. . DUCKS (rW\| DUCKS MARKET HOUSE, vjk J^9 M MARKET HOUSE. W— - - j'pg tj^ approaching Shooting Season m view we have just landed aver; assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. 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, Brughware, etc. Groceries at Christohurch 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. STEZFBIIEIST-S BEOS, Market House. ~~~ HPECTACLES^ N. LAZABUS & CO., ocuLisT-opricuNs. 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 ASHBURTON 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 D4JLY. Our " SPEdALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, an I m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at onca, after the sight is tested by our Agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all intereste \ m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latast improvements m Lenses and Frames as -ulvised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS t_t AVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we sbaU OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYand POLLuWIWG ©A.TTB, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 308, Bpecial price 1®» Od for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special prtee 2Om 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 £33& 6d for dress of seveu yards. REA.T>Y-:»iAX>E CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 493 6d, special price 358 Od each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, Usual prices 39s 6 and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 35s Od each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 63, special prices, 6§ lid and OS lid each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Ila 6d, special price'^H lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, special price 12* iOd per pair. eLA.rCK.ETS 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, SHOPPING BY POST. By 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 our Establishment brought to your very door. LEMER OKDER 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 most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiu the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE —Gooda sent ii execution of Post Orders, if nob approved, can be returned. W. STRANGE Aid CO., OHRISTOHTJEOH. 14