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Printed and published by the Ashburton jtobluhuur Company, at their registered "™?il ffice ' Burnett street, Aekhurtoa.- THURSDAY, September 8,1W&



1 Business ' oticea NOTLO;E. ' /^ DVERTISEMKNTS for the First Country) edition of the Guirdiav mu.fc 'each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for Mie Second (Town edition will be recced up to 3 p m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23. 1892. /"\UR Clients andßeadersarereminde that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions be addressed to THE MANAGER} literary contributions and letters referring thereto-to THE EDITOR. SUITS TO TREASURE rpHE Larger Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from, QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON . CLOTHING MART. BAUNDTSRS BUILDINGS B. Alcorn. G, Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from. 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. Zealand!a boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m» one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing bat the eel* brated ZEALANDIi. BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is -the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so conAdent are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandic Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable) and comfortable for country w*h&. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety, 1 Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m th* past been favorably, known m tfea Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies a£ Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE*. TANORED STREET,' . ASHBURTON Boots* boots. BOQTS V TITANTEP KNQWW.-a am n>w m SHOES of every description at the liowest Price ever heard of m Ashbarton. 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"lot very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP. Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of evexy land, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on c Premises ; also Repairs. GBEY VALLEY COAL I IS THE BEST COAI* FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. - X* Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. GOLIJNS & CO., Agents, LQNGBBACH. COACH. Q8 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 •the dispensary." ASHBURTON. 0. M. BROOKF ; £JEGS to notify that HE HAS RE , TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Ore's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prwaerv* a healthy state of th* consti tution durlnrtho period of T»*thln*. The words "JOHIC BTJIDKAZT, OtamM Walwerth, Surrsy," Are engrMtd on the Qmtntmmt stump vffiudUtteK Patktt- Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. 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 Cub tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY ANF MURDOCH, Dunedin. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saret, 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 t» Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap] One trial is sufficient to convince you. i G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn^, 1 PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1 I£s months, 4=m 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d, Jewellery of every description re paired and made' to order, i Customers' own gold made up. I ' •■a»«« 1 Gents' silver watches at 90s, I Clocks from 4s 6d, , Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s tid. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Riob ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, , Ales Cider, Champagne] : ..■•■.',. ,<fec. Ariillbbt Lank London XT A N H OUT X N S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns . Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m « complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Ooncokd, N.H., U.S A. Established 1818



Business jMouces. ] ITTSOH & STCOK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C, Publisners of CHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING. TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties contiuually added W. j. BITSK AND. CO rvISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ■■ ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTGE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Pork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th lediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed to* Ghe use of hotels, r9stau -ants saloons, dubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nieke plated. Special terms to jobbers. M*aufactuired by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VtTLCAN PAINT ANP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oc of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials Well furnished HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Clovers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., EIC. -a.nd having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Sseds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovera Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application,, A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand.. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL. CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRES Of Every Description, HAVE ALWAYvS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFE, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY /J AND E » QENEBAV MERCHANT '' AND DIRECT IMPORTER, —AGENT FQIV- Sun Sire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provi lent Society



[ QALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' , \ • OVELTIES m Fancy Work for th* present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses. Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and i Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. •AIRS ADAMS, ■'( LADIES' AND QHIWBWB DRAPER"j i« ashburton guardianT™" Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,*includin Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills i Invitation Garde Menu? 1 Receipt Forme ! Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horae Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, 1,0,, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases Suitable for every Market, The Itargest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Pricp List on application. ft I rjpQ J?yi pw uay to ue made by I.** I Sl^ persons of either sex m their own localities, at work for us. New :busiaess. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need 1 capital, or about the same as none. We wil? start you. No space to explain here. Bu< you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is particular!) adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once Stinsojv- & Co., Portland, Maine, Unite S ate 12; T7l LI X IE "TT'I T AIE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be witlu 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 theae 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 Vitse. It your chest is weak, or you seem fn elided to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vita> w york wonders m your case, elixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d; and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most chem«< f» NEW~SHOELNG FOKGE ~ AMD : BLACKSMITH'S SHOP FRANK DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Aahburfcon dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop Good roomey stand for Horses. He frusta that wftlj good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a rpeciality. AGENTS WANTED. IirANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early $$ pnly a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 *P. 0., Sydduey N.S.W James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC. oar's Biuumrcs EAST STREET » AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF liabor Saved TN SCRUBBING Passages a.nd Floors I ' IfY USjJNG The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningto:* & Co., 190 I fUoucester Street, Clwstcjiijrch,' ' Q3j i



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE OARPET& FURNITURE CARPET ' ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF.A CENTURY. FURNITURE ' CARPETS FURNITURE ' CARPETS GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE » CARPETS BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE PARPFTQ RPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Do not fail to visit FURNITURE CARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE ' CARPETS THR BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE CARPETS lew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPE :::z ™™« upholstery ~ FURNITURE HOBKSj CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET FURNITURE CARPETS OHRIBTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS John Orr and Co. EAST STREET, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS, INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR"LaRGE AND VARIWD STOCKS. WHICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY^ GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL chea.:pe:*c than ever. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AAND FfJRKISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS BtttJSHWARE CLOVJKRJS, Uar Stocks ot Clovers will be landed m a few day?, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples^ with Quotations, on application. ■t VIRFI FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DEAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATER, COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT S. W. Alcorn & Co/s. East Stkeet 11. M. JOITES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos &nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards,^ Schools supplied with all requisites at pripes equal to procuring from Christahurchv j Rubbev Stamps any size and design, made to order for vga on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christcliurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3jl t ROBERT MURRAY* WsMcli and Clt^k #2^i^iPPr MAKER. GOLD 4-NP SJLYERSMITH. OPTIOIANj &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT W WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, & c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STKEEt",° ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POS'n QR TELEGRAPH. C • ■ I



1 B.M AWNING* Co., I LIMITED I BREWEBS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUUOH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER AXES TO BE OBTAINED I» HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHRISTCHUROH BEEWERT? AND OF Mft H ZANDER, ABHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT TlffE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTO^, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AN© RAILWAY HOTEL, YVIN3LOW



JOHM ©T JRBSTEJLIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES j WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. | OHAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PURCHASED OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGJtcASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks. Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CHRBENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip j Sufcl'erland's Manure, ice. ) JOIIIV <^~JBtESXI3L3L, la conjunction with tfte CJk.nVM.MM AOBSfCIT C4K MAt. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. inctionaers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, .LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES .ICADE ACUWST ENSUING ULIPS. No CetnTAMfiion on Advances, and at the LOWEST ODBKBaH? RATES OF annum



SAVED MOM THE FIRE!! A LTHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean none having left the Building XV. during the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent IJ^OADER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW DDE. ALL WINTEE STOCK MUST BE CLEAKED AT ONCE AS IHE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE|REBUILI, W. H. COLLIER^ "TRE CORNER." IMPOETANT TO LADIES. aLL WOOL COLONIAL DEESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (300 C) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERM& snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY and J3*OLLoWII*Gr DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dre3S Tweeds, twenty-^ight inches wide, usual pric 30s, special price 18s Od for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, xn Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prbe 3Os for dress of seven yards. Tjoti g—All Wool Colonial Dres3 Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price 338 Od for dress of seveu varda. BEADY-MADE CLOTJKIIVG SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suita, usual pric* 49s 6d, special price 35s Od each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, asual price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices Ss£ss» and 3455t Od each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20a to 29a 6d, special prices OS lid and 9s lid each. 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Ila od, special price Ym lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 8d ipecial price ls3tf Od per pair. BLANKETS AND .FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling afc Special Pricea, which, en comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the pricea usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST. Bymaansof he Parcels Post you can do your shoppinc* 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, t. . r LETTER OHDEB DEPARTMENT The Letfcei 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 within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goodi sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W. STRANGE AND CO.. OHRISTOHUBCH.