*SB ASHBtTBTON GUARDIAI* i WEDNESDAY, APttli; £0, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashbnrto Publishing Company, * their registeredf printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burton, WEDNESDAY, AHUL 20 1892 -~



Business .'■. .otte^;-.. ' 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, if carfov lated or other beverages, and allows the >edimenfc to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi 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 f!O*c?ANY •ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every description, including Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.7" Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horso Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme!? VENABLES, ~~~ ~~. HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Gases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GREY TALIJIt GOAL IS THE BKSTCOAX. FOR THRESHING MACHINES. QIXTEEN per cent more heat tktn .*J 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 ADVERTISERS. OWIJSG to an alteration m the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Gttaxmaw 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 Corregpoudents Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes,, or m wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. N6> 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, longbelch coacel ' r\Ts and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, "0" Qeachman.



Bu'-.iru-ris Notices. money" oonriA *io°°» *800 > £s(j0 ' I StfOUUVj £365, £200, and other Sums "f Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO. 4|3 193 Hereford street. "~WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, |TT AVING Secured the Extensive M 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 &MUBDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN Wheat Shipments. KITE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BAULEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Ms Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Pioduce 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 MOaT 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 80s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. ASHBUBTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAT&THUBSDAY MAY 4 and 5,' 1892. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashbueton 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-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—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 horae to reoeive 5 soys from the stake, Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; 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 sovj 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 funda 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 j accept nee, 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 oi 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 jee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's n,ces will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's raoes 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'clook m evening of the first day's races. 133aD t VARD S A UNDERS, Secretary EERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who h&*'e nol tiled it, should i«3k their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, kc



Business Nolle s NATIONAL "ikTUTUAL T IFR ASSOCi TIoN OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. ( JJoiius Yea*-, 1893 T 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 participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Kate 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. J. BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS v OF \ ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. "TAMES PAIN AND SOWS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and2l, 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 7,-argest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REM'WTCD from T.AXJ;ihD 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 ovm low prices will be for NKTT CASH ONLY. SUITS TO MEASURE. THE Largest Stock of TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON i CLOTHIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS B. Alcorn. THE Asliburton Drug COMPANY, LIMITED, TT WE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. " OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE i 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR bOAP I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT POWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY DRUGS AND MEDICINES J, M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager ,



Business Notices. MLAJ* BftJESR &> 13ttJJDOl^ AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRAI>DELL, J3& Agent, Ashburton. [a card. O. B. FOOIIS &> SON 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. j Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 GREAT SALE AT Pickford & UndrlU'a PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAKEHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. T7IURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets: Jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Bibonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. JEKUXiK S PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, Vs innerof E.G. "Wright's, Esq., M.H.R Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show, I AM prepared to connect this nev style of Filter to any person's Watei Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off a the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTTi GALLONS DAILY. W. H. RULE, Patentee, Ashburton T7l L I X I R TT T A 1 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 evei offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefullj selected and proportioned so as to exact*] suit, all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two ol Elixir Vitee will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitee. If your chest is weak, or you seem m elided to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitse w work wonders m your case. Elixir Vites is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemist. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A TJEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES' Waterproof C'oaks, Mantles and -L* Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Urn i-rf brellas, Gloves. "P»UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks /T _ _ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, OUO formerly 2s 6d per pair. /* T ~ _, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid A) *O J Gloves at is I) d. T ADIES' French, English and Colonial J-* Boots and Shoes /"* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR-



Business Notices - _ Kast Street M. M. JO¥B§. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD*, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, 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. 3j: I GREGG AhW COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK ift ahd ltt> PACKETS* 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b aro 101 b TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS [[ CROWN]] [j EAGLE \ p*hibition) k il CLUB B Vp« lby V er ib-/ V* er lb / V er ll Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from U ZANDEP Grain Ships to London, fpHEJUNDERSIGNED beaf to announce to their Clients that>hey have'ehartered A several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOPdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF AIABCH, A.JPKIL, AINU MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made aKains^ shipments Free of Commission"and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE OR.SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN' FEIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHURSTJ AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, JJ AND Grass Seed. D THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT A 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. 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 Rob Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight; Specific Wright, Stephesson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ap4 Field Tools. D^ THOMAS, Ashburton.



B>.FMH'ACJLili}ft. N. LAZARUS dTijCr, OCCUST-OPriCIANS. W)NDON, CAICDTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STRKKT, MELBOURPb, By appointment to H. V. The MurquU of Duffsrin, 01 Viceroy of .ndia, mo,, have appointed I ialck and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALKK & CO, have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted lor SPECTACLES OB EYE GLASSES DAILY. . W vui?« Our "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with l^fca. aorrecting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and fcooa Appearance are, m nearly all canes, supplied at ones, after the Bight is tested by out •fcentei or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. gThe Medical Profession and a/interestel m Optical Sconce are invited to^eethjs beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as -vmsed uy the most eminent Oculists. W. H. GOLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. Th« NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, FaDcy Plushea, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all qualities and colors, best value m the trade, frojn 10W per yard. MenVand Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUllts, *>UIKLf9, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated JlStrong Wear." Children's and Infante' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety 1 &p ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "T«»" COHHTCR" ' Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES^ * WHITE STONE 9& GREYSTONE TtfF,NIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS <fee I—B8 —F ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsackg and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OK FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE GO GEAIN CEOiS*" INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate*j George Jameson 4qhburton and Rakaia, M ROBERT MURMYi^ggv Watcb and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c - ■—o ■■ ■ '• - 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. EAST STEEEtT ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS TOST OR TELEGRAPH, Clearing Sale of Salrage Stock NOW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. BELOW ARE QUOTED A PEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THE BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. FORMER PRICE SALE PRICE. Ladies Watches,3 years'gtwranfcee 65s 40s. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. Inkstands, Biscuit Barrels, 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 Be Scke of the Address— ___ „„««««« ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGORS and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Ijate Shop. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] ""~°' [REGINALD B. RESTET.L.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Jonir G Rbsteli, have much pleasure m iuforming the general Public that they we nor prepared to 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 bizes lee, iNaila, Hinges, bcrews Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—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 ANdInDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. / Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS AND XKESTBLL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON