T&k ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JtJLY 21. 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashbarion Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aoh« burton. FRIDAY, Julj 81, 1999,



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 tha Colony. The Manufacturers are co confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZBA For real hard wear and comfort they oannot 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 Zealandla Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' DepemdaUa School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dlstrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FBOM Mr J- Bishop, ZEALABTDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTO*.



OLEAVE'3 J^EW JJEaLAND JJJRADBHA AHD A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AHD 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 tswns, 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, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Inveroandll 1 to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphio Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6cL ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co, .CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. & MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS or thk FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED W HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRE3TOHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mb & ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Business Notices. this ! ASHBUHTON ARCADE OAINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Ddoorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials aua workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE. BURNETT STREET. . STUDY HEALTHr"""* TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JD 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, OOTTAGE, FIRM. AND STATION. 3 UMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder are Whole- . some and Digestive, aod will not Soar, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains ao Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeeper! in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURER* Anderson A Co., TIMARU.



[A CARD]. MRS A.. O. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, 0 OX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. AGENTS WANTED^ WANTED Agent« for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00.. Sox 976 G.F.O, Syctoey, N.S V»



ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS "NEVER FAILED TO ■ * NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. CUREsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Spltatd, Cuts, Mange, &c. COW S Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*, DOGS of Mange, Cuta, &c. To Farmers it is inv.'u ible. No Household can afford t< '■". without It. GUARANTEED THKUES'i: EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. OOX & 00., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chridtohurch, Ashburtan Agents: John Our & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. Bonnikoton. 150 Country Agent* Wanted.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. ÜBS RAHGER "DEGS to announoe 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 Kooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MBS RANGEP will continue h cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. . 6JI



G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T"~|"AS on hand & well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, + Of every Description. * Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths ... ... 4s6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 2s 6d Brooch pins fitted ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: Gt. JEBSOI Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton.



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, th. Longbeach Coach will start from Asl. burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Oohchman jr. Wicliolas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS an^ SHOES made to order on tb. premises. The Beat Material and Work manship guaranteed. , A Urge And varied stock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. Thog. E. Hilwortb, ASHBURTON [ MACHINE WORKS | A ' BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Aehburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLARBN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. —(:>—■ BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERSI to theJfact that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the »«»% «? "^g^ .fjgf. Pros" pect of a scarcity we wouU advise customers to make EARLY^J^HASES. We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for MELK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIM) OATMEAL, the very best Meal in the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous in many brands now sold. ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY ORD&KS AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros., Market House, Ty E HAVE JUST LANDED, EX "KANOITI 1 6 Bale* PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAP, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132IOases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SORIM. £200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc] W. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS | l n eiwmo wru> fßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOE| Gj .^ y Va ii ev Coal Oorooany.



Watches ! Watches!! Watches !! CLOCKS! CLOCKS 11 J|L ROBERT MURRAY. Jj> UOsHBWTWj^^ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Sg^J&JjzJr 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 HOROLO&IOAL 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 Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray »nd Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroir 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.



WALKFR'S BOT FLY REMEDIES "WARRANTED TO CORE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS. IF GIVEN » IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Bot« or not, given in two drenches. „. ,■ LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Grray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892, much alarmed about the rest of my stock. I Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly I used your Bot Fly Remedies on tne ' Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and had every symp gave them to one that was very bad, 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. 1 got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the proper 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 Bot Flj. you that the one I drenched according to Daviti Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is —— now at his work a«ain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the came in Mr Walker,— Sir,—l 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, Iqmte believed he would —Yours ve?y respectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. d>7 «oat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running a the nos- Killinchy, September: 14, 1892. trils, and could scarce 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 be«an He had been very bad for some tima ; the to> pas* bote ur 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 k now as fafeas 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 An 7 *h.,°, dou!b^ them Ben* them to me» as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme salt* :—The horse, after gettilng the late d*es 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 oonfi paddoek. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from &« bot-fly. Uro this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of * H. Loykj. which I new saw before coming from a "TL-^ ir«« horse. This continued all next day, ween wood *«»» which I am cerain were the bots barst- Southbndge, 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 bo that farmers might knew 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 feeu, or do any more. We had to fly n rammer,--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 Robert Walker, Ohristchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had 1 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 Andb bson &J. Heseltine, Saddler ANUFACTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Oanal Reserve, Woolston . .



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W. ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, M\NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C omm E noe S on THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. " 0 ■ S W. ALCORN 'ft CO, EAST BTBEET. »9^ SALE AT '%%::. r /lit jl % |"Tho Corner.' Hi Mb^^K't hL ] .J^jßßßw-llu^ i SHOULD SEE THE «lflß^B^ft^RJMCTSSp^S^^BjQS|M\jtYj S«aM»nable" Drapery; iHlß^^^^Kr^gSS^^SßiwSljCT^^a^ga Clothing- tt JBoota, NOW BEING OFFERED. flffournfng: Bepartment W. H. COLLIER. Specialty.



ORASS AHTD CLOVER SEEDS, Season 1893. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOB SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGBASS. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHJ. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO 1 CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per oentage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLANDEB 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]£ua to give Customers'a very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS O.LS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. vJrTO HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS . , BRACKET LAMPS i —* # *— We are dffering SPECIAL^BARGAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchasers to Irspec^ John Orr & Co., HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE., SINGING AND HARMONY. ! ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421 MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D, C.M.0., MX.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.O. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Biohardson, C.MT.G, N.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dr W. &. Kemp, M B.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRATIAS LIFB OfFICB, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. | m*mmm The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YKAR The Method of Valuation adopted by thh Society is of the mt»t 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 ... 11O,»OS Sum Assured ... ... ... £38,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Annual Income.. .. .. £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. * 5,434,638 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL KESBRVES, amount ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSB3 declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beversionary Bonuae* exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY Expenses of Management 9| per cont oh the total income. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christohurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of coping with the * SMALL BIBDS PEST. f| \HE Longbeach Estate ha been for 1 the last two ypars kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi- J nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faction. Longbeach is n<vr freer from Birds than any similar property fii New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land and Australia. Supplies may be obtained from I FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., 6*163 Iftngbewl}



fc*psiness Notices. Henry Zander. Glovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ' RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Simples and Quotations of Cloven Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEIS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. I IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, ! OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DTBJSCT IMPOBTEB. -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society.



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum FormSj Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In yitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. THIS iuminffl nmm § LIMITED. Having s supply of Superior Jobbitifi Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on „ the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates, !



NOTfcCK. ( G. *H. Byrant B^GS to announce to his Customers and the Publ c generally, "f AphHurfon and District, thac he. has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDTSN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him in the past fco his successor. FTP. Iff ad den BEUS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly th'.rty years Colonial eTperience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuanoe of the Bupport accorded his predecessor in the past. Only the best material and ingredeinte will be used in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. .Balls, Suppers, Weddinat Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at easonable Bates. "S8 TpXOEI/SlOft SHOEING FOKOE Pj and OOAOH FACTORY Jobn Pages, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeolently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Mote the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIO - OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Rwhstebbd. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Soour. THIS Invaluable Medicine pravents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases Lwn or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratis, IKVBNTOR3 AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer d Son, M R.C.V.S.L j ORUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS i — JUST OPENED.— R. XiUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEG 3to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— X.L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY. No need to send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of W itch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SITISFAOIICN A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the f«ned -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from It liUMSDEtf It. L. has j list returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision Sights accurately tested by latest oplica' nstrumento. U. 5.5. CO. Ijrjpj O.S.SCO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMMtS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, \nd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday, Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For partlcuan apply to MILES A GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON.