ttfiE ASHBtJRtfOS CftJAftDtAtf i THUBSDAY, MATt S, 1892

[Printed and published by the Ashburto I* Publishing Company, i their rejprtered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash bur by THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1882



i Business Notices, or Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sares Money, Labor, and Time. Put. A 1&. Wash»ng*D»y Worries. Otofte. Preserved-Never Injured. Funfies and Sweetens Everything. Can be ased m the ordinary way for a Household Purposes. : Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to cony yo« THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest f rom the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitition cf carbo nated or other beverage*, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed m the oottie Designed toi che use of hotels, restau »ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the c walker tool company .•ashbc/rton guardian, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription,[incluch'ng Billheads Memo* . Pamphlets Handbills ■ invitation Cards Wanor' Receipt Forme Posters Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmer .VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS, Pianos for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. AH parts, both Internal and External, j specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. ( C VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London. GREY VALLEYCOAL IS TftE BEOTCOAL 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. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coal Company, Ltd. W; H. COLLINS & CO., NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to an alteration m the time of 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 lo appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. Notice to OorreaponcteiiTS 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 that are not intended for publication must bewritten either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements. LONGBEACH COACIL " QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE At t p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachmmn.



Business Notices TVTATIONAL IUTUTUAL T IFE ASSOCi »TION OF A U S T R A L ASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Boung Year, 1893 "INTENDING Policy Holders m this L very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETE^ before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, i will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Fo»jr Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. N6n-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, B*s? Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLEKS *nd IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII 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. Maty Axe, E,0., and 21, Walword Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. , AO, fls ; 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. flf E ARE SHOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, COVERT COATING^ WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H. & E. Craighead, MEKCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. S. M 4l¥]¥l]li« X Co., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE : FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHBISTCHURCH BREWER'S AND O Mr H. ZANDE R, ASH BU ETON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, • AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD. SUITS TO MEASURE. ■ THE Largest Stock of TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choosw from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cotne and aeo the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R Alcorn. ■ i



Public Notices. John Orr and Gp.\ 9 ->. IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE jLJAVE JUST J^ANDED, aalvanised Iron, all engfchs; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wi"e Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage . Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. 'GUNS. ~~ GUNS POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. TO-E PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OK Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling^)st, but of the nature t produce good haru flesh and muscle, ingre clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high* d«ommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Do: Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t <be of the greatest excellenoe, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful *»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. " ; It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hillings per ewt, carriage paidjj SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK IJMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, ■ New Yobk, PHILADELPHIA, 1876, HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. "the ashburton guardian*,!' From and after the 30th November£lßßtf the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s<6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s: 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s Gd  Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d ooked, 4s each - Stamps may be sent a« •>.jnt ■ HERCULES BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who h*^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, 6*



Business Notices. Al NEW ZEAL AJST> CARRIAGE WORKS. Reeres and Co. BEG to -advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Chriatchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co. 's Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business, to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m New Zealand. REEVES AND CO. Are Tyring Wheels at 4s per pair. : REEVES AND CO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatlj trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. REEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts verji highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly wortl £45. REEVES AND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best m the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our", inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms cat equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable studj we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles art our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK Twenty Vehicles of Different Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and f.dmired by all at the late Christchurch Show, fc^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach men . It save s accidents ;it saves swear in"^ and nables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. REEVES" & CO., LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH John Gr. 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, 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 LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED Tn L I X I R "XT" 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 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 Vitse will cure. I If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m clir«ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitee w work wonders m yo»r case. JSlixir Vitse is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Al) Grocers and most



GREGG AND COMPANY X Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK $tb and Ift PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b abo 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS ■[ CROWN)! f' EAGLE \ Exhibitions ;. CLUB )) V pr- I*. '/ \ pet Jb .'•'' • per Ib $ \ per lb * "■•■'■ZZZZ*-*'"' ■^^'sh^bsS^ '■■-•»,.,....,«*«•'' ■"■•«.:.■;.»""*' Oae trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDEP Seeds for * Autumn Sowing, IN LAJRGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WHITE STONE & GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE] OATS^ —IS- — ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Vwine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM| AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES, AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE^ GEAIN GROPS~INSUBED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates* George Jameson *hfourton and Rakala a ROBERT MURRAY) Watcb and Clock N^gP^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, & Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEtTTsHBURTON. PROMFr ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, | Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed, D. THOMAS, ASHBV B. T 0 N D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER ";LAfID, 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. AUENT 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 Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighn Specific Wright, StepheHson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a»4 Field Tools. J>\ THOMAS, Ashburton.



Business Notices __^ _____ Jf 0 W L A N . D I N G FENCINO WIjRE, FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUK-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rates BIROI TIMBER ETANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS 6V OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, BT;j., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. • ■■•■■■■ • • ■: •"-"-****—— ■ i ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. DUCKS $%f_LB DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. \?k^jß Jy ■ MARKET HOUSE "TI7TTH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have just landed a very »* assortment of SIKGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loader*, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Gall early wd inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware^ Holloware, tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STZEEFHZEasTS. BEOS, Market House. N* LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST-OPriCIANS. LONDON* CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, hare appointed 8. Salek, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUBTON ®\ ?A^^^-. aye keen thoroughly instructed m our system of Bight testing 'patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, oorrecting the defects of each eye, an-i m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all c,v»eg, supplied at ones, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all intere^tel m Optical S/ience are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latast improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 51 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DKfeSS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS O AVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL ! L ONIAL DRESS TWEEDS OK VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS w« uotM OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY Aim JTOJLJLoWINO DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30b, special price I®S Odl for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours, u&uai price 33s 3d, special price SOU for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dtess Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price £B 3« Od for dress of seveu yards. READY-MADE CJH.OTHINO SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, specialj'price 3S«O<leach. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual j and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 345 N <3<J each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29a 6cl, special prices 6« ,H<l and O» lid each. : " ' 112 P*lri of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, Bpecial price I 7'»* lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, special price %2h <3cl per pair. BLANKETS AND _ JBT^INNEJLs In all the eading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 pel' cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and \ qualities, BYPOST. k 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 ORDER 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 aa 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. STRANGE AND CO., PHRISTOHUBOH.