THE ASEBOTTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY $,1893

printed and published by the Ashbunon . Publishing Company, at their regutere printing office, Bwnett Street, Aih barton. . -.' SATURDAY, July 8, 1893,



NIBBLES I NIBBLES I NIBBLES! LADIES SKIRTS ... 2s 6d LADIES' FUR LINED CLOAKS ... ... 15s Od LADIES' FUR MUFFS ... 3s 6d HEAVY DIAGONAL DRESS 7s 6d CREWDSON'S CALICO 2a lid FLANNELLETTES ... 3s 6d TABLE DAMASK ... Is 2d SLATE SILESIA ... 2s lid l-: UNION SHIRTING... BJd MITGiIEIiL and TURNED UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIQH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. m —COMMENCE G— Saturday, June 24. — i-.y— t Astounding Bargains.



GREAT SALE AT B. ALCORNS SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANK F,TS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 '. ' — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d THE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S and BOYS' COLCNIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVEB YTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. TPXCELSIOR SHOJfiING FORGE rij and OOAOH FACTORY John Paget, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Addrees - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail F^ Office. NOTICE. G. H.l3ryant BEGS to announce to his Customers »ud the Public generally, of AAburton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in .feast Street, w Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberal* accorded him in the past to his successor. h7p. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial e*periei.ce, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor m the past. Only the best material and ingredeiits will be iSsed in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, andl at R*MoWbl«lUt«i, 78».



KIN GSBtJKY'S PATENT SELF EAISER Tjnß raising land lerer of three furrow *nd other Plougns. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, 5 205 Chtistchurch and Anhburrnn. KIGHT SCHOOL. MONDAYS, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7 to 9 p m. Practical Harmony and Singing on TUESDAYS. T , _ Classes formed on MONDAY, July 10. Paiticulars from D. JONES, *12 Catholic School. [A CARD]. MRS A. cUIARTOGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE <k ORGAN, COX STREET, | ASHBURTON. IEBMS ON APPLICATION. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington: Local Board of Directors ! The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MO)., C.M.G., MX.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charlea J. Johnston, M L.O, (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Ricbardson, C.M.G, M.LtC John Duncan, Koq Medica 1 Officer: Dr W. G. Kemp, M R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRAIIAN LIFB OfFICB, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERT YEAR- The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society Is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 116.505 Sum Assured ... .... ... fu'^^l Accumulated Funds  .. £11,328,«8 Aimual Income Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. i.»,iiifixa bonFses CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, JE604,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount iflfT to CASH BONUSES declared for lart FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. ASSURE "YOUR LIFE * IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR. Expenses of Management 9J per cont oa thetOtRHnCTDWARDW.LCW E< Itesident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Chriatchurch. If. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton.



COMPULSORY SALE ; of S- W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C OMMENCEBON THURSDAY, 11th INS f. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. 0 ' S W. ALCORI & CO. BAST STBBET. mourning* Department W. H- COLLIER. Specialty. VT7B ABE PREPARED 10 SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLOUR AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WHEAT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MARKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTB AEE PURCHASERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. IVTE HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHUAT* SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MAOHINB DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FRIESbLANTDER BROS JUST LANDED ASHIPMENTOF P APE HH AN GINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will.enable ."us to give Customers a very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS O.LS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. HAND lAMPS HANGING LAMP.* TABL& LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS . * Jl *_i- ■ ■ ■ ■ We are dffering SPF.CIAL^BARSAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchaser* to IrspeC;, John Orr & Co., IARDVTARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



WALKttH'S BOT FL.Y REMEDIES WARRANTED TO CURB ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IF GIVEN ▼ IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Botf or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. GJray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest of my stock. Mr Walker, Sir, —Your Bot Fly I used your Bot Fly Remedies on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad j and had every symp gave them to one that was very ba^, and torn of dying, and in three days she was as I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cured, and is doing well. I got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the proper thing, and [if one mass of bofcs in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the B^fc Fly. you that the one I drenched according to Davit> Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is ——- now at his work again. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to uae the same in Mr Walker,—Sir, —1 wish to add my time, as lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greatly im prove the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. I had » valuable horse. Send ma some of your Botf Fit horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours very n»pectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a jgT Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression '" —— of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Killinciiy, September! 14, 1892. trils, and could scarce walk, I got your Mr Robert Walker, Chris*church, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Remedies have the most beneficial results. The second proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting the last drench he began He had been very bad for some tims ; the to pass bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and |(0t scarce able to walk. I pawing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected lie would die, as he had all is now as fat as butter, hearty and well, the symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them tome, as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme suits :—The home, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down Buffering horse. Every horse should rolling and groining with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam oonfi paddook. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. Vim this aa you please, ous matter front the nostrils, the like of H. Loviia which I never saw before coming from a —— horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which lam cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of the'eough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. One of my best the;horse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyjand well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might knew there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy lor this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he beoame unable to lift me some PSBVKcmvE for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,—And oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him ' .Robert Molorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you —— prescribed, and in a few days he was .Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and Is now at his work, To Mr Robeit Walker, Chrietchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had 1 Sir,—Having lout three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots - AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W Anderson & J. Heseltinr, Saddler ANUFAOTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Oanal Reserve, Woolston 4 WILLIAM SPAKHOVV, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR) PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TWEKDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER] MENJ3 UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAKTES WILLIAM SPARKOW, [IBAST BTBE ET, Next to J. SEALY & CO, Seed Merchants. ~~~~7~: Williaiar^Patchmg7~ EAST STREET SOUTH, XT AS 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 Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. ___. __« Watelies ! Watches!! Watchei!! CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! ' Jjjk ROBERT MURRAY, Jj^ VS^ HS??™WJ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER KS^fTj 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 MAGNETESABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, oi Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Oases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, ■~~ Stephens Bros., market House, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to I he Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of the very finest quality of India andt Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pangen Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand place! in the market, and we claim for them the premier position ifor Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 41, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDEIEIS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBUKTON— Stephens Bro§. ; MARKET HOUSE. Agenta for ISfew Zealaod-J, RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. 4 I



Business Notioes LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, nokchman* J. 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 Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. BURNETT STREET -BBSTACBAII,- MRS. G. f BRYANT T)EGS to notify that shn has taken that JD centrally situated RESTAURANP in BUKNKTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 6 142 Thos. F. 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. Jesflon, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FTAS on hand & well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS &.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 pair, Note the Address: <w. JEBIOI Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAHrOER T3EGS 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 favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Hooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. ' MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. • I}l ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAHiED TO ■ NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac. CURES~HORBES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinte, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers ifc is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Streeb, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christehurch, Ashburton Agents: John Our & Co., Ashburtok Dura Co. IH. E. Bohninoton. 150 Country Agents Wanted.



Business Notices. ~~" THE • TS ASHBURTON ARCADE I J>AINTING A pAPERH ANGING ■ ESTABLISHMENT. . 1 JOHN W~ILSON |l (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of 1 PAPERHANQINGS in New Designs I BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING ' 1 PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass &ad picture frame. I mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Deooratlng » given. All work executed promptly, with th« very best materials and workmen. JOHN ARCADE. BUKNETT BTREET. A STUDY HEaLTHT .'j T7IOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln ! X 1 Dried Whole Meal is reoommended ' by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutrf. tive properties. SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 261b BAGS. FOR OAMP, COTTAGE, FUIM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder are Whole some and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and oontains no Alum. Sold by all Merchant* and Storekeepers in Ashburton. •* - . WHOLESALE bt MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU. . OLEAVE',3 JJEW ZEALAND pitADStfA . Aim A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AHD TRADES DIRECTORY, - -" A Complete and Reliable Guide to New / Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of alt places of importance in , the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances And bearings from principal tawns, 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 Hew Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, aad Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and InvercartrUl to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direo tory, Watermen's Fares, eto. Postal Guide, Telegraphic-Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and farw. Published Monthly, prloe Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co* _CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. S. MANNING and GO., LIMITED. \ BREWERS i OF THI FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALES& BITTER ALES. TO BK OBTAINXO IH HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHBISTOHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mb R ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD ▲Hp RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. Zealandla Boots. mHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 oonfident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA For real hard wear and oomfort 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 foi . 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 wafjpiors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROl* Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAWDIA BOOT 9TORE * ASHBURTOa.