tfttE ABHBURTONOUABDIA* : SATUBDAY, JUNE 18, lß©2

Printed and published by the Ashbnrton' Publishing Company, ; their regtst«r*d> printing office, Burnett Stopet;. Ai^ SATURDAY, June 15 1893,



Business .vot.e^' or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions a& followed Saves Money, Labor, And Time. Puti an end to Washing-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary ay for a - Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap | One trial is sufficient to conr you THE WALKER COfiK EXTBA^TOB. : Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it j pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation efcarbo . lated or other beverage*, and allows th, • ■ediment to reraaiis undisturbed in the ootfcle '. Designed tox che use of hotels, restart ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Oraa mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL COMPANY ,'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 1 Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,*includ«n Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Mann j9 Receipt Forms Posters Oper Dodgers - ; Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Prognunmes Concert Programmes " VENABLES, ' HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Cljfnatet in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES A CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. #"\WLNG to an alteration in the time of closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guakdiar must be published earlier. Advertise-, ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINES} OIXTEEN per cent more heat than ** Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW "MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., AgentSi LONGBEACH COACH. (XN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo • the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4: p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman. i——^———^fwgggg. INotice to Correspondent** Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No. w^ords that are not intended for publication mast be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage mus be paid on dvertiaements^



Business NotieyS ■RATIONAL TLFCJTUAL T~IFE ■.ASSOCIATION. ! OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year-, 189Q TNTENDING Policy Holders in this L very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate in the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four S"ears. 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, *&1 Ashburton. W. 3. BUSH ANDCO. T\ISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS ESSENTIAL OILS &FRUTI ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is doubl the Strength of Ordinary Commercia Qualities. "5 UITS~YO~M~RASIJRE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. G. Fawcit Dodds SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burne Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Stre East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. Z MONEY. Jf? Q(~\f\f\ 1000, £800, £300. £36i £200, and other Sums Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Securi at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD BEaUMONT, and CO., 193 Hereford street BBOOSQ'S "Perfect" Cure FOB, SCOUR IN SHEEP, TB the most reliable Medicine prepan -*- for Diarrhoea in all animals. Half gallon tins, containing 80 doses 10s each. ~ Two gallon tins, containing 320 deses 30s each. RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paste IS A CERTAIN CURE. Far superior to using arsenic or bluestor In tins,, 5s each ; large tins, equal to five smaller ones, 20a each. Prepared only by C M. Et H, OOK E, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, Ashburton. • ' : : AT : , • Plckford A Undrlir PREMIER ASHBURTON FUENITURE WAREHOITS! LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FDHNITUREof all kinds, CarpeU Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &C, &o.j must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. ' Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Bbonised Sideboards, Tables, &e. Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fane Tables <feo M in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, ant American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORP & UNDRILL, TANCBED STREET,; ASHBURTON, AO*TfN rl£> WAN'I'JSD. IirANTED, Agents for a GOOI ~tT SELLING LINE. Either sei and earn good income. Apply early at only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, G.P.0., Sydpey, N.S.W WINTER SEASON, 1892^ H..&.W. CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure in informing their numerous friends and customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season ; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted in Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Bdnnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIttHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS aUb COTTERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with ihe Best Possible Fit and WobkmanshijP H, #■ W, CRAIGHEAD, c: MERCHANT TAILORS, f TAN.CRED STREET, ASQBUBTON, |



; Business Notices THE KONGO PaT TENEI ELj. KOUTOU KATOA. MTacliean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Fores fc Plants of New Zealand Jn Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific yet discovered for Diphtheria. •In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing Bleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria whsn the "New Cure 1 has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint hat never been known to spread to othei members of the family. The New Cure, 3s fid ; Grindelia Robusla : Cigarettes, 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d • 7) §.MAMO«& Co. LIMITED BKEWBRS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER MJES* TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELSIAND KILDERKINS, AT pHRISTOHUROH BREWERS AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTOS ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAIL WA Y HOT EL, WIN3LOW. DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasu to introduce to the public oi BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kenne of the world Since that time we have made many ir porfcance improvements in th irmanufactu: —improvements not of the nature of vege compounds which may be added to ar ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingi dients which no other Biscuit or DogFoo possesses, and for whith we have receive numerous medals and high* Jtiommendation amongst which wemay mention that of Pr fessor "Di Zurn, who after many carefi analysis and experiments pronounced thei biscuits i ibe of the greatest excellaaoe, an to ntain double the quantity of nonris] ment that is to be found in the flesh, fchi farming he best and most successful a« for dogs hat is possible to produce. It iB imortant to notice that every biscu s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark the qualiy of which we guarantee Twen< hillings per cwt, carriage paid! SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK LTMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Ygbk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876 RAUTRAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every fainih It blacks and polishes Ladies am hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, am atchels, without brushing. , Alway gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe T)ea|ers, Grooers anc Druggists. HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who h&.ve not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, <fea THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, tFrom and after the 30th November, ISB he terms of Subscription tc this journal will be as follows, viz :— IJ? PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year.,. 12s 6d, by post, ISs 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s Gd, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 2ls 6d i , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if c or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d -. ookod, 4a each. Stamps may be sent J as lA<6Qt .



Business Notices. TienryTzande.r. SPECIAL A3SKOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Lar^e and Varied Stock of C»ims CwllllS CwllllS HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzfe Loading, well w^rth of inspec- ReTolrers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders Wads, Punches, etc.' SCOTT S Well-known RANGES at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAN! 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Oases Valvdline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black ■ ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-p y Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome^ Plough Share Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugai CHIN4, INDIA, and CEYLON WM I am well stocked with all requisites f< THRESHING MACHINES, viz :—Bei English Leather Belting, Castor and a other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestc 'Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE — STRAW AND OATEN SHEA CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AN. CHIOKWHEAT A complete assortment o the best Bane OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToITTi Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEE! Always on hand, HENRY 7ANDEE EN R Y Zi AN DEE GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany '3anton Marine Insurance Company, usttalian. Mutual Provided s '>cief John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN ME] CHANT, WOOL BROKE] SHIPPING AND FINANCE . AGENT GRAIN & WOOL .STORE! WE S T STRE ET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEA 1 OATS, BARLEY, Etc Commodious Storage at Current Rafct Facilities offered for Shipping Graii Wool, etc., to European Market on owner's account, ornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Supe phosphates. Pearl Guano, at general Farm and Station Stor always on hand at Lowest Prices AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN lAN MERCANTILE AGENCY'CC i LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Tn__._l__R ~rr i t, FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pr< duct of experiments extending over fh years, and has been judged to be withoi exception the Best Cough Mixture evt offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been careful! selected and proportioned so $s to exacL; suit; all these Coughs and Colds unfortu natejy too frequent in our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitaa will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitas. If your chest is weak, or you seem in dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitas w vrork wonders in yoar case. ; Elixir Vitso is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each.,: ; A Grocers and most chamis^s : :; , :....■



Grain Ships to London. FHE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that Lheyjhave chartered *• | "tseveral First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance ef Wheat to liOPdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MAIt C 11, APKIL, AND JML A. Y, . 1 at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against shipments Free of Commission'and Interest, Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, GATS, BARLEY and KYEGRASS" IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES] HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN 1 FBIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON, TINWALD, AND LYNDHTJRS SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. REMOTING |TO TANCRED STREET. ' J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous friends and customers that having taken mort suitable premises in Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY; thel2Bth. with a Lar Stock of the wide-famed " ZEAL.VNDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together witi Large Stock of ENGLISH BOOTS and SHOES selected from the BsstManufa urers. The Bes Boots in Ashburton for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined. We buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to chose who buy on credit. A great deal of money is wasted by nol knowing arid neglecting to find where to buy Boots at least cost. This youJcar easilyUsave^by dealing^witli the Best Value Boot Man in \shburbon, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. J". JBrOCkellianb, Manager. icMM I -I -j I'IftPWIBH boots. wS^^^^^SvrtSfmfifm TiTANTED KNOWN.—T am now h ilßl 1 s> \J\J I n 111 %JkrM W a position to supply BOOTS anc LWJPnWnrPQ I SHOES of every description at th< i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton usI^HF^rmInKHCUTTiiIcTEET!^ The above have been made to my OWI I^ERrnvtMKjLf^^ special order in the best factory ii ■■^Sr'J^ DCIICUC CCUPPICU UFAT Canterbury, therefore Customers nw] nCLItVC rcvcnion ntHi, re jy U p O n getting a genuine article ioi PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. very little money. Prmmervm a healthy state of the consti- Note the address— tution duringr tho period oT Teething. O'CONNOR'S LITTLE kSHOP, The word, «JOHK BTEEDMAK, U Mr Bullock's Arcade Ch«mi S t.Walworth, Surrey," „. ■ Mr xJUIIOCK S Arpaae. Are cngr*T*d on the Qovemmmt Stamp affixed to tach.]?acktt N.B.—Ordered WOl'k 01 CVd'y jClllCl. —— Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made or Sold By e Premises ; also Repairs. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. -— "— Wheat Shipments. - tITE ARE PREPARED TO MAO TEMUKA Y, ASHBtFRTON. \\ LIBEEAL ADVANCES, FREE or COMMISSION & INTEREST, OA T^/WICI ' AGAINST £\J JLUilfe WHEAT, OATS, BARLRY OR CTHER PRODUCE Teinuka " Silvet Dust" Roller Flour 1 Placed in our hands for Realisation in the ' HOME MARKETS. "~" Our Mr Gould, having just returned "RI?«4T OTTATTTY rom on(^on» ias made most Advan l>Jl<ol yuiluxi. , tageous Arrangements for the Reception and Sale of Produce in England. Our " Brokers are of high standing and great ex perience in the trade, and shippers may la 2001b Sacks, 1001b, 501b, and 2511 re ly upou their produce being sold at the Bags, VERY HIGHEST PRICE At Enormous Reductions. Obtainable in the Market, while Charges will be upon the m MQST MODERATE SCALE, _ , . ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY HPlltk f^aaVl SfOTft -RENDERED. A11.t5 V^dOll YDUVIv, We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms i ield in § tac k or j n g tore< pr i or e i tner to Shipment or Sale in our Locjil Market. Freight space in iron ships of tbe highest class available at 80s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET. ipiMES PAIN AND SONS WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. 9 > Sfc- Mary A*e > w»4 W, Walworth j Seventeen miles North of Dunexkn. WHOLI3SALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. _ . , sh . Shippers supplied on the most reasonable To Architects, Builders and Contrao- *v ri terms. ; tors. —— # >Jlo, Llsj L2O, and L25 Cases suitable HAVING- secured the Extensive for every Market. Bush at Waitati, where we have •— — iust completed our Mills and Tramway Vhe Largest Wholesale Eause intJie World to the Railway Station,, 1 ****. °n appilcfttio "> We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE South of Watati, thus saving to Cus J_ MAKING MACHINERY. fcomers ESTABLISHED Middle,^ Profit, poRTERBLANOHAR Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. J- CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Masupactubbks of and Dealebs Dunedin. ALL KINDS OF Dairy Groodss* , I SPECIALTIES



Ttf OW LANDING FENCING Wim. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE] IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required] NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK of Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway .Station at Lowest Rate BIE6I ttMBEK iFanY QUANTITIES W.\-i AND IMPORTERSQF trow* pa;int3, paeeuhangings] etc TIMBER & COAJi MERCHANTS.; —****- — ■ (Royal Insurance Company. m AOENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. ' A'MW^ANI) MARVELLQUS~BEMEDT. SOLOMON~SOLUTION Now Creating a furore in Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curative Properties. *W OINTMENT FOR MAN OR QUADRUPED A IS A POSITIVE CURE Wot Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Sprains, Wounds, Sores Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &c M &c, ! THE SIMPLE HONEST TRUTH. Octavia Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne. March lltn, 892 Gbktlbmus —For nearly three years I nave been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout. Si: month, of that period I had positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I hav been onable to Walk withont crutches or sticks. I have had forty-eight electno baths, an. meat three weeks at the springs at Dryadale. About three weeks ago I was induced t um vonr Solomon Solution, and am now enabled to walk without any assistance whatever I write this trusting that it may be the means of inducing ofcher sufferers to give it a trial * wiiw raw itu.mub j j. aincere]y yourSj GEORGE A. PaTTEKSOX. SOLOMON SOLUTION I.theMo.t B^lg-BS!" * ** «UARANTEED TO CURE HORSES of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Mange, Girtl all* Greasy Heels, Cut*, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Feet, Splints, &c CURBS COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. ■■ CURES DOGSof Mange anc \SS^^^^Sg^Si. TRUTH IS STUBBORN. Upper Riccarton, May 20, 1892. A Parsons Esq Dear Sir,—l have used Solomon Solution for a very severe cu on the raceho'rse Cracksbot, and can testify to its wonderful healing properties. I j," t L« advantage of keeping the sore free of all discharging matter and mflamma Son. and though the wound was very severe no scar or blemish has been left n th, horse I shall be happy to recommend the Solution to my friends.— l ours ruly GEtf» O'Coknok, Christchurch, May 23, A Parsons Ksq., Christchurch. Dear Sir,—We can testify to the wond fu cures obtainable by using S.S. We have from time to time used different solu « na »nd can 8»v that it is our intention to use no other in our stable here ami a Rangiora. You can make what use you like of this letter.—Yours faithful y 3 LASKSON & Co. _ Sold by all Medicine Vendors and Saddlers throughout the Colony in Jars, 3s 6d and 7s each. ASHBUHTON AGENTS ASHBURTON DRUG CO W ANDERSON, Saddler. Sole Wholesale Representative in New Zealand : A PARSONS, 161 Hereford Street, CHRISTCHURCH Patentees and Manufacturers; S COX & CO., 422 Bourkß Street, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED] 6 16 GREGG AND COMPANY, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90 |tt> rib lib PACKETS. 21b FAtfOS CANISTERS and 51b a«o lOib TIJS3 TRt THESE BLUNDS "~ TRT THESE BLENDS (I EAGLE |J !Exhibition hil CLUB )) Vperib./ Vperib i\per Ib y ****SBS& Cue trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from U ZANDER* I AM JA CASH BUYER 01? Wheat, Oats, Barley, Grass Seed, D, THOMAS, ) ASHBUBTGN D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) IHOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON, LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, TinwaM and Ashburton alternately ' FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. VRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] JLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, MacDonald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific ■' "Wright, SfcepheHflon, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden an4 Field Tools. ncrcsa Di THOMAS, Ashburton.