THE ABHBlliilu^ GtJAßilA^i SATUBBAt, JULX 15,. 1801

Printed M>d published by the Ashbarton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Adi* barton. SATURDAY, July 15, 1891,



tr'i'siness Not»ces. U.S.S. 00. ij^S^ »7.5,S CO. FMON HTF.AMSHIP COMPANY djf NUW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SATL kkom LYTI'EL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, «ucd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday an 3 Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Diinedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For particu-ftn apply tc Mlf^RS. & «--0.. f.TD. AGENTS, ASH BURTON.



Business Notices. THE GENERAL EL&OriON. ' REGISTER ! REGISTER !! rpORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can bo obtained at the office of the Mail and Guardian. TINWALD.—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK [A CARD]. 9IIIS' A. O. (.LARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION.



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sea »nd earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is requi'-ed. NOVELTY IMPORTING uO., Box »76 « P.O , Svdnov. N.S >



MONEY. 4^7 I an<* &®®% two BPec'al sums, oO /-I <-) to lend, on good freehold security T. BULLOCK. IAXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE iJJ AND COACH FACTORY John Paffet. Junr., PROPRIETOR, Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



lilewellyn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421



THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of cooing wifch the • SMALL BIRDS PEST. THE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two years kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faction. Longbeach is n< w freer froai Birds than any similar property in New Zealand. ' Testimonials from all parts of New 4ea land and Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq , 5*153 Longbeach



OFFERS are invited for T.S. 525 Peter Street, containing J acre. T. BULLOCK. THE AEW ZiL. AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made j\- with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon £28 Os Intermediate £18 18b Third Class £13 Oh For further particulars- apply at offices MILES # CO., Limited, Ashburfcon «tnd Rakaia.



FOR SALE AT A L r>W FIGURE. A i \C\ ACRES odd, Sheep Farm, with £±\J\J Dwelliue, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, m VLWK. -t i) Q ACRES for Sale. Nice ttttle home- XiyO s t ea( |. Situated about 4^ miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortable Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build it)Kß. Inspection invited. Easy terms. 8 T. BULLOCK.



T)EOPLE about to marry and furnish L their houses, are invited to call on Pickfora A Undrill, XT THE fASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET, Next Building Society. -NOW ON VIEW- Dining-room Suites in Kimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawors, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, lvnpoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchoase and Fancy labies Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets Hearth Rugs, and Mats.



~-J.tJ STOP EN E D.— R. LUMSDJEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN.



BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced husines* as above in TANCRED«TREET, four doors fiom Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— XL, bti-.a a tho-i.uahly experienced (thirty yfar«o workman, Oustomerecan confidentl.v rtly upon him executing all work e-flidently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTES CAREFUL! V No need to send your patches, etc. to Ciiii-.tclmrch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally amended to by R.L. The name of Lumsckn is a guarantee of reliableWnrknmneirp. & i'IISFACriCU A CERTAINTY. 11 • " iMMMOT Solo importer of tlw famed —PAUSOOQNOPTIO SPECTACLES- Beat Glasses in the world. To be had only from H liiijngUEir. R.L. has just returned fr>m London, where he has made- a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and lias with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision Sights necurately tested by latest optica* i nstrumeTits.



Furniture Repaired, Reetuffed, and Repoliehed on the Premises. —Note the address— TANOEED STREET, Next Building Soalety.



Fruit Trees, HAVING DECIDED to give up NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW I PRICES. They are ajl of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES— CHEAP. 2001ba Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



NOTICE. G. H. Bryant * BTGS to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, tbac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of ihe support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor.



GREAT SALE AT ! F. ALOOBFS, SAUN.DER3' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS S '"• .■'..' — from 8a 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THE^E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S and BOYS' COL'JNIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, : RUGS, CARPETS, , LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES, EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH I FOR ONE MONTH. I



If. P. Jfladdeo B3i(i3 io announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, beu<g:a Practical Tradesnuan, with nearly th'.rty years Colonial experience, nothing will bo wanting on his pare to merit a continuance of the support accorded hia predi-cessor in the past. Only the best material and ingrcdeiuts ■wili deuied in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectioned etc. Balls, Suppers, "Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered fur, in a Superior Style, and at easonable Rates. 7§5



JOB PRINTiHO. PO STB ES. Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Carda, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds.



TH*l mmim mmm § LIMITED. Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Linoa of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best style, and at reasonable rated



William ""Patching," EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iro* and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60.



Watcbes ! Watches !! Watches !! CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS 1 i ROBERT MURRAY. jy wS^ H5* RIW!%W HOROLGGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER BjpKjrO N^jJ^j^ WATCHES,* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OB* THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases._both of English and Foreign Manufacture, ____—- UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. «{:}. Astounding Bargains.



THE HAIL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPEBS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTfi are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from 10£ d per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The notedJe»ther Shirtings, 6£d to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCEDIIN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street.



Stephens Bros., market House, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND ia a mixture of the very finest quality of India andt Coylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pungen Chinas. These Teaa will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any ether brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position jfor Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price —2s, 2s 4J, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. Agents for Tfaw Zealand—J. RATTRAY <fe SON, DUNEDIN. 4 1



WE HAVE JUST LANDED, EX "PANGITIR 1 6 Balea PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, B.NIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132' Cases SHEET GLASS. . 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. : 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc W, .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. AawKT^i irn» J R°yal Insurance Company.



COMPULSORY SAL 1 OF S- W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. commences on THURSDAY, 11th INSX. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. ■■ '0 ■ g W. ALCORN & CO, EAST STREET.



iff miming: Department A W. H- COLLIER. Specialty. i



YT7E ARE PREPARED 40 SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS BOLLEB FLOUR AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WMJaAT (Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDLAkDER BROS.



rTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BAELET, AND EYEGEASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, IV7E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, CURRENT MARKET RATES. FEIEDLANDER BROS



JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable us to give Ctutomera'a very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO- PAINTS OILS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. wv"-wrl° HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS . BRACKET LAMPS ■—.* # * We are offering SPECIAL^BARSAINS IN LAMPS, and we request inteodta* Purchasers to Ipspec] 3 John Orr & Co., IARDWARB AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. / \N and after MONDAY, April 3, M .-' for the winter montns, the J Longbet»ch Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. U. BROWNE, Ooachmftn.



BURNETT STREET —It EBTAIJBAI T.— MRS. C. i BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANP in BORNfrTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be , favared with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE ÜBUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc, on the shortest notice. 5 142



X. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Saltk's, Watchmaker, East Street.



Titos. 13. Kilwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, . CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited.



G. Jesso n, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FT AS on h&nd a well selected stock of WATCHES, CI^CKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 2s 6d Brooch pins fitted ... ... ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per p*ir. Note the Address: €r. JKBIOK Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton.



__„.. . ASHBUJtt'ON AII'ADE J3AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late Janits Craigie), Has in Skock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHAJSGING3 in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Gnat Variety. A large stock of glass *ad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RIIVOER "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, ■ BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above, Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their tavors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS ATALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to eater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6JI



STUDY HEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JP Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM. AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder are Whole some and Digestive, aod will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains ho Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers , in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co.. TIMARU.



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica, Lambago, - : Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac. CUREsIIORSES or Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splint*, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WOR.LD.



Manufacturers: S. OOX & CO., 422 Bourke Streeb, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Marten's Buildings, Chriatchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obr & Co., Ashburton Drug 00. H. E. BONNINGTON. 160 Country Agent* Wanted.



CLEAVED jyEW 25 EaLAND fj *ADSHA , AKD A 8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances And bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hob Lakes. A Guide from Duuedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu, Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and far*. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is fld. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co, _CTTY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND.



& MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THK FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IK HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS,



OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY ▲kd or Va m ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOfEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful RepuUtion of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots thai they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Aahburton and surrounding distri can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FBOM Mr 3. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTO*