Printed and published by the Ashbarfcm Publishing Company, at their r»giiter& printing office, Burnett Sti»et, Ath* burton. TUESDAY, Mwoh 7,1893,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1898.



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TJAS 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, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60.



to^^l ROBERT MURRAY* /jjhß\ zKglglf Watcb and Clock Nj^g^ MAEER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c, BAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE 0 LOCKS, which, with the large stock already on Hand, enable*? me *.o »how a Variety of Elegant Desijrn* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents' &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO GOUNTKY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCff, 11IISHES to call the attention af persons in want of VY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf trade done in first-cla>-s order. An early inspectioi invited, t-everal new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofier for the present Stocks w'll result in a sale. WIMJ^H~~»IW»UI WHEAT. WHEAT. TTTE ARE PRO MPT CASH BUYERS PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHHURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ,TJLL SIZED CORNSACKS * TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT BATES



Rollitt & (fa., Canterbury mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTOft. Vf E ABE LANDING C FX ALDSRGROVE, 1000 BALES CO X N 8 A O X S, :' I PULL SIZE ANJD FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ;at LOWEST OHIiRENT RATES* FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. -IT^TE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OB OATS For Saio on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may dnpend upon their interests beinj? well looked after. Having made specially, favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current. . .... LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest, FEIEDLAISrDER BROS . N'ti'iv Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Mooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON r tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drams of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. ih PWRSONS about to BDILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mk J. R. Chapmas, and all material used is of Genuine "•""'• " COIL. VTe have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIBCU TIMBER AT 8s Oil PER lOOft \V. H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS i 4 --, vt« wrMJ i Royal Insurance CompHny. * V>> ' * rui< \«rey Valley Coal Ooipwmjv



Business Notices i f \Uft Clients and Readers are reminded chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR.



-ousiness Notices. ~ LONQiBEAOH~~OOAOH. ON and after MONDAY, «>ctober 3, for the summer months, the Longheach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREE T, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to strt the Ash burlon climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ohes 1* of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. STUDY HEALTH. -rnon summer porridge, kud JD Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetio 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 Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS liuUtsoii & Co., TIMARU CHRISTMAS, 1892. f^EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE ±* SEAFON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Pereerved Gingers. New Prunes. | A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RGSLTN, & KAIr_POJ TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youths and Boys , long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes., MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER, R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlantler BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in greab variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Met^l Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, i East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred r iNARIES a few splendid singing birds left. 5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITIER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI<B, AND KILDERKINS, AT PHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND OJF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW,



ASHBURTON MACHINE WOKKS AND BEASS POUNDBY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -*■ tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Ttaos. EHUworth, PROPRIETOR. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, XT AS just opened a Choice Assort •*-*• ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O.Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Tudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva s Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASKBUfITON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M. Bkookk will be conducted in future by Mr JL. JE. Pridiard. Tlie present etock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, &nd it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country ordera vyi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY ' a well appointed establishment in every respect IBEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTEK-MAKINGr £ WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS.. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided rbat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for tbe Plains water races and tank wa'er. It can be new supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Rule, 1 65 ASHBTIRTON. Kealandla Hoots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFb 1 IS GREATER THAN EVER, There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are bo confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoit 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 Ze&landia Boot and you will never but any otfor make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these PINE BOOTS FKOM Mr JT. Bishop, ZEALANDTA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. tS]SOOTHIN^| L^J POWDERS I BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAL PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC, Preserve * healthy state of the consti tution during: the period or Toothing. The words "JOHN STEED MAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are eagr/Ted on the Government Stamp ajixe-i t» each Packtt Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSF.R & 00.



Business .Notices. ftENBY ZAHDEB, HAS JUST LANEED AND HAS NOW ON SALE -150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valvoline, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Oliv», and other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizes Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed and Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched Hornsby sandßansome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylcn Teaa Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies. A complete assortment of the best Brands OP WINES ANE SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Alw^y-i on hand. HENRY ZANDER, ; fi ENERAL "jyTERCHANT AND DIBE6T IMPOKTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provide*)* Pocie+y New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co. i > * ".' ■** " — '■ —« 1 I : John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. XTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Best Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased,* and we are now showing a vll line of these Goods. In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPERHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, A.LSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers icqiusites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &g. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, 1 OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. AlUisses Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. HARDWARE & PROVISION MERCHANTS,



Jfi'siness Notices. CARD. Miss < arson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,- PIANOFORTW AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The Nevr HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningtos & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. npHREBHING Machine Books on an X improved principle printed on *he shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street. WANTED KNOWN THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which is second to nona in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker, "OEOPLE about to marry and furnish X. their houses, are invited to call on Picfcford & IJndrlll, AT THE ASHBUBTON FUBNITURE WAKEHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedrooir Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANOEED STHEET, Nex Building Sosiety. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends it JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeedec in obtaining, and now hold in lawfu possession' THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURI EVER DISCOVERED FOE THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAjbITS IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE X AND AMi ORA VINGjyoR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging oi che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thitnittndi have been Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. i Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ~THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, ( have no doubt that it will act prdmptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and k,« T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AUK MANUFACTURED $V R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. H ATM AN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5b per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director



Business Notices. STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). aREENHOUSES Heated twenty-four Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC. OR r FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Rboistemd. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevent* and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease ; in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.I ' CRUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS; AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vinet. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias/Azaleas, Lapagerias, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, Close to the Waltham Cross Station, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible. Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Name, WM. PAUL & SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Trek, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants i -■■ 1 . AGENTS WANTED. lIfANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 0 P.O , Sydney, N.B V»



Notices I" Tucker and Bean TT AYE FuP SALI ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD , LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OArS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c M EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. C^, Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, East Street, Ashburton. I .WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. X TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DBUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WO RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum* bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to CuiraiNGTOjr & Co., Electricians, 190 ■ loucester street, Christchurch. 9 60 JOHM &. ReSTEULIj, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PURCHASER 07 WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, 'Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT TOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile, gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip, Sutherland's Manure, jcc. 'JOHN <3v REHTELL, In conjunction with the WJEW ZEAIAHD K.OAKT * BEBR CAHTILE leXRCir CO., 1.4. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaUTST ENSUING CLIPS. So Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF TNTFREST HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-EfCHERS, AND ELBOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.