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Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company,* their registered printing office, Burnett) Street, Aeh :. burfaMx SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1892



Business Notice, or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed I■■ ■ . 'Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Putt I an end to Washing-Day Worries. , j Uofches Preserved-^Never Injured. \_ Purifies and Sweetens Everything. ;Can be used m the ordinary way for* I Household Purposes. j Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony you THE WALKER CO&S. EXTRACTOR 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 cl carbo lated or other beverage^ and allows the •ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot 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 COMPANY ■ .• ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,^ Published Daily, ; Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every description,'Jneludfofc Billheads Memor Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards _ Menn/* Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme* TENABLES, 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 & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Bond Islington. London. GKEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. CJIXTEEN per cent more heat than **-* Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BHIQUETTESi THE Nl£W PATENT FUEL, <■ , No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. . The Grey Galley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., - -. " Agents. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /~iWING to an alteration m the time of v-J closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardian must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to Correspondents Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes, or hv wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No wordk 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. " '~^ONGBEACH COAChT" rvN and aft^r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4t p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 203 Coachman.



[ Business Notices RATIONAL "iLTUTUAL TliE AS OC TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 1893 "I NTENDING Policy Holders m this 1 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 Invebtment. - Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. >CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLEKS «»nd IMFCBTBBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS <fe ERUII "\ - ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers^ Extra Super Lemon, which is double i ■ the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. TAMES PAIN AND SONS o 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworth 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. VU E ARE SHOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, * COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BAN NOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H. & E. Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. s. MAiorortf A Co., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTOHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES- T0 BR OBTAINED IK HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, m /■^HBISTCHURCH BREWER'S AND 0 Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON} i ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND i THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD. ~SUITS TO MEASURE. —— fTIHE Largeafc Stock of j X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, 1 SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R Alcorn.



MONEY. i £QAAA £1000, £800, £500, OVJW, £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. Wheat Shipments. TXTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBKIMIj lIMAYCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BAKLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mv Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Produce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing 'and great experience m Ihe 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 MO»T MODERATE fSCALE, and ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. i 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 of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have jusfc 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 Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY &~MUKDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN ASHBUBTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY <fcTHURSD AY MAY 4 an» 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—ASHBURTONI—ASHBURTON HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6m 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-VRfir olds, bred iii Lho dis^iut. 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 proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4-ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDIJ CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 Soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 6—Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 16s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midland1 —Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys ; 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; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s j 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—Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 10s. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters ! o£ a mile. Nomination, 15a ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by •/"«■, name pedigree, age, description^ and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary no!; later than 9 p.m on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's rices will be published on or about April 30 1 HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races J will be published at or about eight o'clock m the 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 2 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handioaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m , evening of the first day's races. 1883 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary. i HERCULES xJAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those ,who h^ve not tried it, should ; ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, (fee i



Business Notices. " SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. Building timber at following prices :— per 100 superficial ft Altord Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Jin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS &SASHES, CORRUGATED IBON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. S3HB7 Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I 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 the Premises ; also Repairs. ' [a card. O E. FObfit) .& SOIN AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. " 2 Brill m POWDERED 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 AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. A LL information concerning Cost of O. Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, J3& Agent, Ashburton. John G, Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL : AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, GASH 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 Tjl L I X I R "T7" I T FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be withou eyception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully I selected and proportioned so as to exacLy j suir. all these Coughs and Colds unfortu | nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of j Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using EHxir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem m dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w >rork wonders m your case. Elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. AJI Grocers and most chemise



GREGG AND COMPANY I Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, m £tt> ahi> lft> PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft> a&d 10fb TiNH TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS y^^^Nv /^ ;:=s>S k jf^^^K /^ ff 2 3 %/2sU\/2s 8d \// 3. \ \ CROWN Vj f! EAGLE ;) {. Fxhibition )i II CLUB )) pc- \\y X pet ib^ \P erlb / \ per V ;^^s'> y "n^^' X;^^i- X X^stf^ Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDEP Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN L/URGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITE STONE & GREYSTONE TUE.NIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &c — 88 — ALSO FOR SALE—™ Cornsackg and learning Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE OOj GKAIN CROPS INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fijre at Lowest Current Rate* George Jameson Aoliburton and Rakala — '^^m ROBERT MURRAY* ffcl^ Wntch and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, I A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEtT^ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, - _ANL Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBUFTON D. Thomaß Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER,^LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburfcon 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. ——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 Red weed's Scaly Blighfc Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden an 4 Field Tools, D THOMAS, Ashburton.



Business Notices ______ —- F. BLACK, AND JE^TEIitiKR, EAST STREET. W QUOTED A gH^«J^l^lg KS°W FORMER PRICE SALB^RIOB. adies Watches,3 years RU»r»ntee 6&s *• THEDNGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT sa, FORMEB PRICE 12s 6d. INKSTANDS, B |BC mf felftEU, To^TlU^ ®<™ J^™""' asd 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 Kakaia fc.Utiitfß.AM^ BUILDINGS, Between MR McGEEGORS an" MR JOHN ORE'S, Four Doors South from I/ate Shop. —; - DUCKSff^tfVB DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. ™ fJ ~H MARKET HOUSE "tTnTCTH the approaching Shooting Season m view we h*ve just landed a very """"""keSglb and double barrel guns, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Good* delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STEraEIIsTS BROS, Market House. ' 'bFectaclbs. N. LAZABUIS drVO., oculist-ophcians. 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 & SALKK have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing natont 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for • SPECTAOIJES OB EYE GLASSES D4ILY. Our "SPBCIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSEa, correcting the defects of each eye, and m framas adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplier! at once, after fcbe sight, is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and nil intereste (m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as idvised by the most eminent Oculists. 31 IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. ALL WOOL COLONLYL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY 'AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL9O L COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS w..*»1l OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY and FOLLuWING D AYB, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. T*t 1 —All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twentyeight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18« <3dl for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, for ty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours, I/>t t-*"^ j(je 33, 3dj gpeckl pri^ J3OS for dren of seven yards. Lofc^-AH Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety-of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price «3» Ocl for dress of seveu yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's AU Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price 35g O<l each. . , , 7<o Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual and 49s 6d, special prices SSs and 35«6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6J, special prices, «3«ll<landOS lid each. . 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special 137 Pairs 6 of Men's heav" all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, special pric IS3* Od per pair. BLAJVUETS AISTD In all the eading English and Colot.ia! Mdkes 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, BHOPMISC* BY POST. Xv 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. LETTER OKDEB 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 art 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—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRAME AND CO., OHRISTOHTJBOH.