?BE ASHBtJBTON GUARDIAN: FBI DAY, OCTOBEE 12, 1894

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their ?teap" printing office, Burnett Street Ashburton E RID AY, October 12, 1894.



JOHN WILSON, AINTEE GLAZIEB & PAPERH ANO.E|B, orner ot;Arcade and Burnett Street, Aahburton NEW SEASON'S WALL PAPEES Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ESTIMATE OF HOUSE DECORATIONS GIVEN FREE;.



S. Anderson. BOOT WA.KEHOUSE, , EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOT& rpHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICifiS. ySvery Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and WorkmanAin GUARANTEED. «mwup Be sure to Gall and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. ANDIfBSCXNY B.OOTJ MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repairs Done Same Day as Brought



IS MARRIAGE AjFAILURE? "NO." JQ^SPECIALLY when you Furnish at the FCJRNITUR WAREHOUSE, for there you get Value fo^Your Money, and there is aj ?ause for after reg^ddisapp ointments,: as your Furniture lasts a Life Time fl|^^W^^| : Jnst Landed—asplendid line of BRASS 1 Woven Wire Mattresses from 25s SsEsbJ^^HEBP^M 70 THOSE WBN SUFFER FROM \V^ Me Sllow'n 8 Borne Splendid to be Sold Cheap* See our Window TTfl. V iidrill & Go's, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Em, TANCRED STREET' NKXT BUILDING SOCIETY S OFFICE



MITCHELL J TURNER Grand 1 Sliow OP NEW GOODS EX PAKEHA. JUST OPENB D S UMMER NOVB LTI BSj Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Blouses. THE NEW DAGMAR LINEN COSTUME CLOTH. BEAUTIFUL! SELECTION OF NEW MILLINEBY,'FLOWEJRS, KIBBONS, FEATHEfcS, ETC.



CIIOIC i J^LAi OP Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. The Latest m Cotton and Wcol Dress Fabrics Choice Goods for Blouses. Sunshades and Umbrellas Crepons, Muslins, Delaines, Linens, Drills, etc. Lace insertions, Edgings, and Trimmings Handkerchiefs m Silk, Linen, Muslin and Cambric Ray is hin £ M ill m cry. BEWITCHING BLOUSES. MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS AND CAPES, CURTAINS, LIBERTY MUSLINS AND 01RPETS f Oilcloths and Linoleums.



Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Agents for the AUSTEAL OYOLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, insor porated with the John Griffiths Cyclk Corporation. THE AUSTBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARK THK SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeaton, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; M essrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham j The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs.Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham; Messrs W and A Bates, Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester j The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a position to cater for the Cycling community, as no other firm m Canter : bury can.



ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Savingl of S5 per c«nt. on If our Coal Hill. HWE APPOINTED JAMLJbJS* ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County. ALLANDaLK is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle »nd burns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock.



three years, by Texas, dam Twilight, by Traducer, (imp.), will serve a limited num ber, of .mares'at Mb owner's place, visiting Ashburton once a week. ' W. BEGC, 9 180 Ashton. STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. TUR J. R. BIGG'S Carriage Stallion Will travel the same Districts as last year 9 146 ftum«■- ■ ■ ■—«—■—l,--I.—,.mn I-, —«——■■■.,— — ..,4 Blackwood Abdallah WILL Stand this Seaeen at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. TERMS—£4 4s for Season. ! Good paddocking at Is 6d per week ;! all care taken but no responsibility. Groomage fee, ss. 9 212 MAX FRIEDLANDER. TO STAND THE SEASON afc my Farm, Lismore, The Well-known Stallion By the king of stallions. Young Banker (imp), dam Blossom by Lincolnshire Hero. Terms : 255, payable at first ser vice. For further particulars, apply to 10 42 L. FROST, Lismore.



Stud Notices. f% VHE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN A TROTTING STALLIONj General Tracey, Will be m Ashburton every Saturday, travelling via Willowby on Fridays, and return home via Wheatstone, Fleming ton, and Waterton every Monday. FEE—Four Guineas. Service fee ss, both payable on first service. Mares grazed free at Longbeach up to January 1, 1895. Every care taken but no responsibility. 9 208 JON GRIGG. ' '~: I l mo STAND THIS SEASON AT HINDS, and travel surrounding districts, HE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE &s. Ives. By Gorton, dam Legerdemain. For fees and further particulars apply THOS. HOLMES, 9-171 Hinds f O TRAVEL THIS SEASON, the .1 THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOTJKG CHEVIOT In ihe Wakanui, Ashbur fon, Seafield and Molhven districts. For particulars apply 9 192 O. BENNETT, Wakanui. THE CARRIAGE STALLION ; Toronto



We are prepared to quote Special Prices for TEA m 61b, 101 b, 201 b and 401 b lots that will astonish the natives. JOHN ORE, & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. PATENT GEiWIAN YEAST NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A REVOLUTION IN MAKING | BREAD, CAKES, ETC- Letters Patent by the New Zealand Government. rjpHIS is an article hitherto never seen JL nor heard of m New Zealand. It has, however, by expending a large sum of money and a great deal of trouble, j found its way to the colonies, and will, without doubt, be a great benefit to those who bake their own bread, etc. It super sedes all Self-raising Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, etc. BREAD made this way will keep Moist and Soft for a week, and will be a great Saving m a large family.



Pure Popper Is 2d perlb, 121bs 9s lid Marmalade m Glass Jars 8d Jlfle Salt lcwtbags 5s Juno Tobacco 5s per lb Candles s|d per lb, 121bs 5s 3d leme Raisins 4^dper lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Blacking 4^d doz 1000 Vestas 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Baking Soda 3d per lb, 61bs is V.H. Cocoa, lib tins 3s 4d ; 12 tins 3: ws Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles 10s lid W ire Netting lyd wide 2~d Tea. Tea. Tea.



And Still We Lead. JOHN ORR & C° ARE SELLING FOR CASH ONLY. 251bs Finest Boiler Flour 2s 50!bs Finest Eoller Flour 3s 10Ad lOOlbs Finest Boiler Flour 7s 6d 2001bs Finest Boiler Flour 14s 251bs New Oatmeal 2s 4d 701bs Splendid White Sugar 15s 4d 561bs Finest Snowdrop 12s 8d Finest T^hite Sago and Tapieoa Ifd per lb sew Currants, Machine Cleaned Bfd Dessieated Cocoanut 8d per lb, 121bs 6s 2d Finest Mixed Peel 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71bs 3s 6d Oxford Blue 8d lb, 121bs 6s lid Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 12 tins 8s lid Neave's Food lid per tin, 12 tins 10s 5d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bslls8d Edniond-s leaking Powder lid per tin, 12 tins 10s 3d Sunlight Soap 6 tablets la 2d Com Flour l\U per lb, 121bs 3s; U



TO BE HAD FROM Ilesary Zander 9 SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 8 147 JJOMEY TO LEND on appr^vld Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Rates. I fl. 0. ORBELL, j Solicitor, Ashburton. "jVTO more Indigestion ; no more ne ■U* vousness from indulging m much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Henry Zandeb, Authorised Agent



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HOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY OF ALL PRICES AT A OFF MARKED PRICES. SIERLING SILVER AND RLECIRO-PLATED WARE AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, Having'aVEßY HEAVY STOCK of Watch and Clock Repairing Materials" at present'] the PRICE of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS will be GREATLT REDUCED. Watches Cleaned ... ... 5s 61 Mainsprings ... ... ... 4a 6d Clocks Repaired and Cleaned from 2s ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES.



Important Announcement. —: Retiring from Business, :— ' ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK iviAKER, I~\ESIRES to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, that he has decided to RETIRE from BUSINESS, and m order to more easily dispose of his Business has resolved to REDUCE his large and Costly Stock by SELLING>t a'great sacrifice. The WHOLE of the STOCK, comprising OVKtK £3000 WORTH OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Will be offered AT PRICKS NEVER BEFORE OFFERED to the Ashbarton public, many of the lines being reduced as much as 40 and 50 per cent. £10 10s Watches, reduced to £8 Ss 1 £5 10s Watches, reduced to £3 15s \ Eight D;vy Clocks to SSriko, from 18s 6d Silver Watches from £1 5s j Very Strong SERVICEABLE WATCIJKS m SOLID KICKEL Cases, REDUCED From 21a to 15a. A very large and well-seleotfd Stock cf HIGH-CLASS DIAMOND, ESGAGfo BIEMT, WEDDING and liMlfiPi-.R RlNGii.



W. Gbbabb, Canterbury .- 61,000 E. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,00 M. C. Obbeix, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W o O. Ruthebford, Amurl.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 3. W, Moßab, Amurl • .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- . 1. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 voatmentOumpany, South- F. H. Richmond, MarlborongF 13,000 land ... ... .., 17,00 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Floci In New Zealand, and man millions Owners. hroaghont the world. ™ . S>wiy Ji»*y»««c«u3. f»rlce-(in casks) 'Sm 6d pear -Prf«©- (a> kegs) sOs per ow* O-allou. *• ®wi m<*kes 1000 Gallons 2>sp ._„„„,_ _, Another well-known Powder Dip oostahs 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gattons 3%p ao muon again. Compare the prices CJliiof AgroiitS—BLAOKEURSTB & 00 , Ohrfctoharoh. dibtbiot agbsts Miles and Co., Limited __ __Asli'hiirtoß and Bn^aia. rjEALTH TEA is more economic* j f ~~^Z T^IT "s*"Bra=a —l HjL. than ordinary ea. It undergoes «i"^| fei^sk <!f a _ process whereby the injurious itigre- fc'^ihl^ II jfl'<S^&lip% *h p dients are eliminated, whilst it renders PLy^&Jllii P2 the release of the belter properties of the J^^ami^^^^^^ P y **& eaf more easy. Hbtoy Zander, Autho j&A--™*«».-<*&s<z& % & HTANj-'ED, Everybody (o use Titan PMi^fißoMai!e|xl J f»*»^f%<#Sfi» VV Soap, greate.se marvel of the age. I'CftMMAnbe IQiU TllV IIQS fl. Zander, Sole Agent. " 1 «CWWAPBS 1,!!■„!» BARRY'S TRICOPHEROUS FOB THE I SUPERLATIVE |*fL 1 HAIR AND SKIN. BIURETIC | | OCfC C3R DC AKTJDYSPEPTjc HunCimermiTE: ft N degnnt drossinp, prevents bildness, || Am i PSlFjllwSlilJlti /~\. ray hair, and duadruff. Makes the INVIGORATING I *S^*frty» l-'flir grow thick &nd eofc; cures eruption and \ CORDSAI II TOT i Jiaeaa'fi of the fikin; heal^ outs, burr.?, | "™" itfi J*» mmV% Lruiae 4, and sprains, Ghmiius has trade- j %njtj ll^l^^i^Bi ffiSE "DOLLAR CIGARETTES — ?j7lio\ \ P3EWWRK; JICfHMJIPP^ holders or photos.—Hknry Zandek, Wbo'e- \ * 8»le agent) . . LZ!^.^ r ***ato*^ ,1



A. LAWEIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET] Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON.



Barrett Brothers, DEAPEES, OLOTHIEES, etc. »• THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BEG to notify that all business con nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have beensevered by mutual consent, as from May 1. 1894. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully bejj to draw the attention of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUB3. Barrett Bros, 9 107



finconrage f«equine XN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeda — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15a to £3 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15a to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacs made to measure. og* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. £&&" Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirta, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &BHBURTON



Public .Notices. £ Veisie Flower. SINGING. mflE lIHRD TERM will commence I Si-pt.emb<?r 11. Miss Flower will bo pleased (o receive intending Pupils as early as possible ac her residence, Cox Street. 9 stf j — :— H,* O. RESTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE.' AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. ' "~J7h7¥6ghidgeT HAVING taken die premises laU-ly oc^ capiod by S. W. Alcorn, will op«» tho same on TUESDAY, September 25. with a large and varied stock of Drapery and Clothing, '''he stock having been bought under exceptional advantages will for a few weeks be offered to the public at a considerable discount. The goods being new and fcesh, customers takins advantage of this sale will reap a benefi which will give them every satisfaction. G. li. MOGRIDGF, 9 ISS Late S, W. Algorn.



" DULL"" TIMES. GREAT CASH SALE OF BOOKS, STATION FRY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIO, &c, &o FOR ONE MONTH ONLY at'!] L. F. ANDBEWES & COS. TTUNDREDS OF POUNDP WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOX CASH. ALE NOW ON. I*. F. ATs\PREWES & CO., STATIONERS' HALL. [V] O Stimulant has given bo much favor with the Natives as Health Tjsa. lb must be good j ask your Grocer tor ifc.



Prices, 2s 6d and 2--. pe Ask yoar Grocer for it» HENRY ZANBER Wholesale Aj'ftn!-, Wakanui Mill, BE-'JPENING. EDWIN THOMAS TQEGStoar.ncunceto his friend sand the public that ho has REOPENED his Wakanui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it was made, and several new machines added, fro that fl-iur second to none m the colony can now be produced, Mr James Co^KBUftN has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the produce is secured. Grists left at Mr J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done afc the I owest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR 9 183



J RUUES THE \AfOF\LD THE PREMIER TEA OF THE WORLD. Kiciieatandl loveliest flavom 1. More economical than any other fc!n<!. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens tho con stitution. It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND.



FubJie Notices. '. A USTJR, ALTOT " MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhoupy-.qvuty, WelliugtonS Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Graco, M.D., C.M.G., MX.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (.Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHan Bdward Riohardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Eaq Meflfca' Officer: Dr G. B Anson, M.D., M.U.O.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbI AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, *nd th*. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH KMPIRR. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a ■BONUS EVE It V YEAR lbo Stettiod of Valuation adopted by this Sooiety is Of the nioat Stringent Character, and ensvtros a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than timi held by any other office m the Australasiaa €olonie«. ACCUMULATED FUND ifiXCJfIBDSf (TWELVK MILLIONS) Sterling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000. (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE ... 119.53Q flum Assured £39,838,071 CMh Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,881,419 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding CASH .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to i' 910,000, after making SPECIAL BBSERVBS. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Keversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And bacure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent of the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretary Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Ghristchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMBS HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, E' cal Broker Aahb rton



PIANOFORTE, MISS FRIEuCANDfiiR begs to announce that her'Me sic Ttrm will co nmpr cc on October 1. Tekms Modbratk. Address—T>,ncred Street, -Ashburcn. 9 167 Saved from the Flood. — » — ■ -i - # i i I f// •M)tJ!liiP.nw<"<i M ire perilous than all the strength of the swollen river leaping over its banks, and carrying death and desolation to man and his handiwork, is the sudden sweep of long pent-up disease. The trivial kidney trouble i< disregarded until afc last the dammed-up poißon breultn down all barriers and sweeps into (he blood. That Mood of poison is the deadly Kright'a Disease, Treat; the liver and kidney trouble to-day, and treat it with Warner's .S&fd Cluro, the absolute specific of i?ve eont.inerttK, Hfrcngfhenfd by long and tu.'ivfsrs:).' 1 "^". *'Pd »r>M.Hp »nd sn'rl on honor •"*(;• PE r*Tnoi> TS TIIK f-KCRET OF HEALTH Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system ot all impute blood, cure indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains m back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove luiDjjies, BuiofuUi, scurvy, etc. Large box ©■; (wo boxe*, JOs, post-Iree. J. W. Clayton box 234 Dined m fiHERE are two qmKki.'J3 of Haahh JL Tea, both unsurpasbed for streugth, jiuri'y itiid loveiy flavor. Prices, 2s (id and 2a per lb. Ask your grocer for He 4th Tea, and we that you get it. Wiioittito at Z&wm'*, I