THE ASHBUHTON GTJAEOMNh THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1802

Printed and published by the Aahburto Publishing Company, * their registered printing office, Burnett Street. Ash 'i burton, THURSDAY, AtKIL 2; 1882



tiusinesfo or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time, Put* 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 is sufficient to cony yoa THE WALKER COBK 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 tf carbo lafced or other beverage*, and allows the >edimeht to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed to A che use of hotels, restau J k ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nick© plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by che . • E WALKER TOOL OOV?ANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,'inefad<*ng Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Mane.?' Receipt Forms Poster* Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmer Concert Programme? p.fra HIGH-CLASS PIANX)S. 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 Road Islington. London. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES. CiIXTEEN per cent more heat than •K-7 Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving 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 ADVERTISERS. /^VWIJSG to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guakpian 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. INotice to Corre^pondentH 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 tluvt ar» 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 om advertisements. LONGBEACH COACHI ~^ /"\N and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Bucinet» Nciices. j jSokeV. *OvU \J 9 r366 f £200. and other Sums of Trust .Vuiioy to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Races of Interest, GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO, 4J3 193 Hereford street. WAITATI BUSH~siw~" MILLS, Seventeen miles North ofDunedin. 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, 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 & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipment*. "WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE L.IBKBAL, ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the .Reception and Sale of Ptoduce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers maj rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MO&T 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 space m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO. 4§4 193 Hereford Street. ASHBUKTON RACING CLUB AUTUMNMEETING. WEDNESDAY &THUBSD AY MAY 4 an» 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME, FIRST DAY. I—Amburton Hurdle Race Hanmcap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two 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 r°ceive 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 proceeds to go to the funds of the .Club. Weight, Bst; 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, , 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—Districts—District Welter Handicap, of 301 soys; the second horse to receive 5 aovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination 15s; aoceptanee, 10s. (j--Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 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 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 ; 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 fund 3of 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 j accept nee, 10s. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to reoeive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters o£ a mile. Nomination, 15u ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND, REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by \fee, name pedigree, age, description, awl performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashbnrton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary noi later than 9 p.m on 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 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 Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'olook m evening of the first day's races, 18S3EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary HERCULES iIAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who luve noi, tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee '



Business Nolle s j T^AtFoNAL "JuTUTUAL T IFE j ABSOC; TION OF c AUSTRALASIA. f SPECIAL NOTICE. T | Bonus Year, lßi>^ 4 1 NTENDING 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 r 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. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. W. .1. BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS and IMFOBTEB? ov ESSENTIAL OILS & FEVU ESSENCE? 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., ami 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. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from T \NCLILD STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises.. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for —The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NKTT CASH ONLY. SUITS TO MEASURE. mHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS B. Alcorn. » THE Astiburtoii Drug 1 COMPANY, LIMITED, XT AYE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE • 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR hOAP j ( I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP ! 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment ot GLASS TOILETWABE, ] PERFUMERY DRUGS AND MEDICINES a J.-M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager



Harry Jfranc is, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL i COMMISSION AGENT. J Late Manager I o T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at \ahburton. MONF.Y for liivuM.m-uit from £luo and upwards to any amount, en approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms Credit*)rs arranged with and compositions carried out Uooks kept and audited j balance siieets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office). Ashburton °*2 |' 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. G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mb J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. JE~SSON (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr Anderson, saddler). Brill In P O WO ER FO LIIE with Pram crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Railway Station E F. WRIGHT 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, Etc. 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 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 jn li x i r ~rr 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 suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitoe will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m cllned to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vit«e w work wonders m yo«r case. Elixir Vitae is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemi^s, '



Business Notices __ East Stbbet H!« WT. JfOWB®. B )OKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD,", FANCY CMNA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed JSote an-I TCtuvelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Bookstall siz«a. Account Baoks, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3{ I GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IB |ft> and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and stt. a«0 101 b TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS !• CROWN) |[( EAGLE \ ['Exhibition H : CLUB II \\PPT 1b../ \per Jb.^< \per lb J \per lby" One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from U ZANDEP . Grain Ships to London. mHEIUNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that^they have chartered ■*■ Rpveral First Class Iron "Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liopdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, A. PS » MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against- shipments Free of Commission'and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PuICES GIVEN FKIEDLANDER BROS ASHBURTON TfNWALD, AND LYNDHURST] AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT 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. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chri&tchurch 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 Corepan}' Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, StepheHson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ap4 Field Tools. W THOMAS, Ashburton.



N. LAZABUti (TvO] OOULIST-OPIICIANS LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferiti, ex Viceroy of etc,, have appointed 1 . ftalck and Co., SOLE AGF-nVs FOR ASHBURTON T SALKE & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for . ." SPECTACLES OK EYE GLASSES DAILY,, . uTI! , v ™ Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENblv>, oorrecting the defects of each eye, and m frames ncl justed for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the eight is tested by our •Bents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and »11 interested m Optical Science are invited to see this b«rtutifal test and all the latast improvements m Lenses and Frames aa wvuea oy the most eminent Oculists. ~ W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of KBW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelt.es m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Lmcs. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Flannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, best value m the trade, from lOjrd per yard. Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTo, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated /Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. ««THJ €Oltl¥ ER M Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' WHITE BTONEJI& GREYSTONE TUXNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS' &c I— Mb-1" ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and geamlng Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES, AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00 GEAIN CROPS"INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate*] George Jameson *<4hbtirton and Rakaia S ROBERT MURRAY^^L Watch and Clock X^r' GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] °' [REGINALD B. RESTEIL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Me Johh G Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they we now prepared to supply the following:— _^__ •»—«=• BUILDERS' M-A-XERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes lea, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. CoAl*B—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. ITREWt)OD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS andIiESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON , I**^ EAST STREET. . - Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock NOW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET, BELOW ARE QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THE BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. Ladies Watches, 3 yeara"guarantee 65s 40s. Ladies' Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s 100s. tJENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6(1,,, Isk&tands, Biscuit BahbKls, 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 Bb Si'be op the Address— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR MCGREGORS and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Poors South from Late tibop.