THE ASHBtTBTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1803.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, life burton. WEDNESDAY, Jun, 7, IW,



J William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MABON, Madras Jsstreet Soiitt*. CHRISTChURCtf, TTFISHRS to call the attention »f persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he inters to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbinas reduced in price. Inscriptions and all «rork In connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofter for the present Stock yr\\ result in a sale. WiiAiAairSvoci£o COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OP . GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C OMMENOEBON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. a W. ALCORN & CO. BAST STBEET. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, ; IT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Dock and Drill j xarpaulins, Jray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rop«, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Neta, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and toatqueea od hire, from |12 x 24 to 25x60. ' W. H, COLLIER, — THE PEOP LEI'S DRAPER — b^^^^^jr^JS^J T^ now'nS fco"^ay all(* Allowing c^^^P^3BJP^J^^^^^^^y days a number of extraordinary purchases, being Manufacturer's Clearing Lines, comprising- Beafc Colonial Dreaa Tweeds Is J lld> usually 3s 6tl per yar(3# 2^ Sc* v 'WgS White Calicoes, yard wide, 3s lid y^j&s?~ [ ir* Per dozen, usually 6s 6d. -%B£p%fe^^%? %L *§* "^ STYLISH HATS,Similar S&^gLAionn ] AT A DISCOUNT OF MEN'S SADDLE TWEED SUITS! ■ _ AND TROUSERS f QH DCD P.PNT FUR LINED GLOVES UU rCIl' ULH I • ALL NEW GOODS. "THE CORNER" rr*E ABE PREPARED TO SUPPLY PABMEKS WlTfi FiKST CLASS HOLLER FLOU& AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AND TO TAKE TH XIX IVIIHA.T Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MAKKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. rTTB ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BAELET, AND BTJiiGEASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. 11TE HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHUAT SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, j MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FJUEDLA.NDJSK 8806



Business Notices. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETI THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGKST IN THK BRITISH BMPIBB. The only Colonial Life Office whicl declares a Bonus Kvery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by his Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities thar (.hat held by any other office in the Aus traiasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10.501>,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cen BOIVTJSEB CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing I OUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42*4 per cent on the premiums received during the year. INJURE YOUR LIFE IN THB A. M. P. SOCIETY 1 And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR. Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 94 PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. F-ranch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, i District Secretary, Christchurch, H, ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. ~~WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T 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. 11. E. Bonnington, CHEMIST & DBUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTCN* " R. T. BOOTH'S Golden fgeiiiedies. fpHROUGH the inflaence of friends in J. America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST C\ RE EVER DISCOVERED FOB THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAfcITS. IT aBSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE FAND All ORA VINGfoe ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. XT NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE~DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE or 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 o return to ths drink. Thousands hare been VttrmA For you there Is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 1 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. 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 ceubical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in ray opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From mj long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly 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' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AKB MANOTACTTJKED BT R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED Burton'a Studio Buildings, OTNEDIN, N.Z. , Agencies In the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle, Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers W be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor.-". R. T. BOOTH, Mwtiging Director



WALKER'S BOT FL.Y REMEDIFg. WARRANTED TO CURE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IF GIVEN IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether ho has Bote or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Gray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I hecame September 6, 1892. much alarmed about the rest <<f my stock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fit I used your Bot Fly Remedies on one Ivemepy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, 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 ourod, and is doing well. I got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is tho praper thing, and if one mass of bots 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"t Flj. you that the one I drenched according to David Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is now at his work again. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use 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 improve the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. 1 had a valuable horse. Send m« some of your Bot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours vety reßpectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh,, got a Edwakt) Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Rillinchy, September; 14, 1892. trile, and could ucarce walk I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, 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 tima ; 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 got scarce able to walk. I passing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he 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 to me, as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme salts :—The horse, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse should rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. 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. Use this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. Lovell which I never saw before coming from a —— horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the ffects 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 know there is a ploughing a paddock I did nob want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,- -knd oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him Robert Mclorraw. 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 Robert Walker, Chrietchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir, —Having lost 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. Seseltinb, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston 4 50 TIT E HAVE JUST LAND ED, EX "RANGITIRA 6 Bales 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, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVFS and SCISSORS. —_ o—— Also, ex " Tongariro," 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Cases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured. 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc. \v. .H Collins & Co*, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. intfvpe wm>/R°yal Insurance Company, AGENTS FOTt| Gr ; y VaUey Coa] Con f Dai] y t ~~ STEPHENS BEOS., Market House. (:) —JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 Case** Zurlite Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Cus< toraers to make EARI.Y PURCHASES. Stephens Bros., Market House. Stephens Bros., Market House, TITITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the W Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of the very finest quality of India and Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery puugent Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s '4d, 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 tfw Zealand— J. RATTRAY & SON, DTJNEDTN". 4 194 Watches ! Watches !! Watches !! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS !! y^F^i ROBERT MURRAY? Jgj> W^ZTXf HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER N^^^^ WATGHEsf 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 forma of HOROLOGUCAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crystal Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture.



isusiness Notices. 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, notichman. ""AiTENORMOUS AMOUNT QF~ Qjattor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. CutfNiNGTON & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Ohristchurch. 9 31 /"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference o advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and ettera referring thereto—to THE EDITOR IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROB.LIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, 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. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR ?roneunced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it palls the Cork the easiest! and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its nse prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows bhe ■ ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Lfttiufacturod by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander 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 great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metel 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 TACKLS DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred rIN ARIES a few splendid singing birds Jeft. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUKES~iORBES OI" Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splmte, Out», 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 WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative * A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christehurch. Ashburton Agents: John Oek & Co., Ashbuktok Dkug Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., INGE ATE R S ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agriiultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STEAND, LONDON W.O



I Business Notices [ : "^ " V\ ANT X D KNOWN THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For cha convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than , any other Shop i» town. His own make—" which w second to non« 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. Thos. E. liilwortk, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. TOCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. HINDS PUBLIC DIP. BROOKE'S ISRBURTON DIP. CHEBTSEY PUBLIC DIP. rWING to the Delay caused by the wet weather the Charge will still be One Penny per head until FBIDAY, May 18, after then l£d per head. C. M. Brooke, ASHBURTON. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, I have cemmentead Business of FILTEB-MAKING 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 ldng since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races -and tank water. , It can be now 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. n. Rule, ASHBnBTON W. J. BUSH ANB CO AISTILIEKS and IMPCBTEBS &■*' :' ■ QV ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES-, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. TUe Dispensary, ASHBURTON. XHAVE just opened up a direct ship ment of GOODS, from Maw, Son, and Thompson, of London, Consisting of Feeding Bottles and Cups, Enemas of various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Knee Caps, and Anklets, Ihdiarubber Hot Water Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses and other surgical appliances, Sponges and Sponge Racks, Hair, Bath, Tooth and Nailßrusnes, and an endless variety of Druggist's Sundries, Tclefc Requisites, &0,, all of which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES. ■Im. E. PrtclHsrtl, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (Successor to C. M. Brooke). Tucker and Bean JOT AYE FUR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, - AND BUILDING MATEEIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COiL Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS,



fusmess Not re . PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOIEL. MRS RANGER DEGS to announce that she has GIVKN 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 Kooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to catar for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cufclery oh hire. 5Jj i SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES! w. Salefcy JEWELLER, ASHBURTON, JS Sole Agent for . Latarus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect sight that has been given to ali who have been fitted by this new and perfect method of Sight Testing is making LAZARUS' SPECTACLES A household word throughout the district, S. SALEK has been thoroughly in structed in the system, and will shortly publish a few testimonials from those who have had their sight tested and remedied. I '" OLEAVE'd JJEW ZEALAND OftADSHA - AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, I 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 Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercaruill to Lake Wakatipu, * Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. P<»t*l Guide, Telegraphio Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and faro. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, la. Posted, Is 6d, ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co.. CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS or the FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE& BITTER ALES. TO BE OSfAINBD « HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHUROH BREWERY! ' AND OF Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWAiJ) , and RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. Zealandia Boots. TTIHE 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 nuke In the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that 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 tan be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make, o ? h°, 2 oya> and Girls' Dependable bcnool Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surroanding dfatH«* f can now obtain these . FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAJTDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTOL