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ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander Eros.. Limited repoM upoti the t-tock market for the wcfk fti<li<u- Juns 25. On account of the Jubilee 00l'I- brations there wag no salo l.itt Tutaday. The next sale will bo, held at Tmwald, am! no doubt there wili be a fa rly Wge entiy At the Methven sale last TLurad'-y Uvio waa an entry of about 4000 sherp, a--nn j dairy and store cit le, sover.il horse- ■■■ quantity of Bundriea. The attendas cc wa good aud a fair amount of business was transacted. Sower all.' <;ood lives of fretz ing sheep were sent ♦or-wa^d and were s')ld at from 143 Id to iss 2d. A splendid lim of fat lambs sent forward by Mr Genrg« Brown, were diacose;) of by uu &'■ 11-- Ci-ossbred two tooths in store and f Twari! condition brought from 9j 3d to 10* I, imaller sorts 6s'to 7-i b-\. Svt* l-*mb« w- v ; not in ma h demand and infM lines of th) dedoriptio » wera p seel in ivis-.ld. Merino ewes in ivmb realise ! from 2* 91 tn 6s 66, but oroSfbredH in lam 1) ws-re hurt to quit. A nica line of fat merino ewe* m de fmni os Id to 6a 21. lv cattle good d«i y cpws »■ fail pr.fic mule f.om £5 to £5 10s. luf^n.>» sorts did not ireer with m c!i demand. There were ub ut, 20 horses entered bu the demand was noi-;rong, and -mlya te ■ etiles were effected &r prices lower h>« tl'« which have been ruling U fly in Ashbuiton

fHB ABHBDRTON GtARDIAS : SATURDAY JUNE 26, 189?.

Printed and Published by the A«bburto*fc Publishing Company, Limited, at the! Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Aihburton. BATJ7RDAV, JUNE 86,1^



The Ota'ro Daily Times says that Mr W. A'Waltou, who' cms acted as tupennten dent for this colony for she past, nvo years, has been appoiuted by'he dinners <t ,nf Royal Exchange ABsur-nce Corpora ti n <A London (fife and marinate the position ot attorney aad stipe i--remlcno for the Aus tralian colonies and T-ismania. Mr Walton s headquarters will still rpmain at Dunedm. Old re idents of Wellington, >ays the Times, will remember the, Hon Mr and Mrs Tolle.nache, who for --ome time lived neor the corner of Upper Wil'ss sreet, and- Abel Smith etrees o-< a p'eoe of land winch is now the site of about thirty hoaxes. Ihe personalty of 11)8 lion Mrs ioliema^he, who died ;n Kaplan liv November last, is valued at £36 953 17i s;s. Her *on, Lord Dysurt, receives un ier her wi'l the residuary estate aim a, large amount in stocks is left in Lais', for her d TuKhiwra, L <<y rolk>nv:ol>e .ccot', Bud L-idy Westbury, »nd their issue.



QASUEBC * «««•» *-nca«yi»H Kmtrttc V Tbere are im!t»tious of jr.uoalynti Bxtmct in the market now, products i.f simplJ distiliatwn fnriumg ndA rosinous oils. In or<l. r that these crud« oils mai no" b ■ taken, OU a PUR -; V> >L \ i'l LIS EhC AL V Hll tXTKAi'.f, which is r cognise.! by the med'ea. division of tbo Prmsian Government to b2 o' per-ectly pure orkiu, as their iuf-rmatiou f<>r\ ftr"e.l .o uf through the Consul at Melbourne Waroh 2, 1878. we Bt?g ep7ovelby tests by the Medk-nl Clinics of the Universities at Boun and Gro-fsvv;=ld, !rnssi«, and reported by Dr SchuU, VtoKssor oF .'•■annaoology. ar Bon, ami Pn.fossur Dr Mo.-ier, Uic.torof the Medic, Clinic at Gwf=waW, that only prod«cn_ that rro saturated w.th oxygen ar.rl fiw! nf acids, reamp s anp other substanoes, aduorent to primary dlsil.tauon, will develope the sanativa qualities proper to the plant accordin-T to these authorities, and ac.orhngto Pro femor Dr Lister, of Englaud, and to Drs Baue- Mclutire, Woo), Hazard, etc., of America, is tho orily extraot corresponding to scientific te t-, and the only one wh^Gh possesses tho proper therapeutic value. Sander & i^n's Eucalypti Extract. All other crade oils"are to hi elided amou? the mri)entinea,which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, an 1 aro abandoned m an intern a! medicament. These so-called Bncalypt'o _Extract which BiayTiave received distinction ut .Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for m-3. hanical purposes areoily ciscernlble. By their deficiency in. > unipent oudoar—which onr produc*, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract? develops most freely through its surplus oxjgea By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced In specific density through the presence ofacids. By their taste, the rc-su't of the contracting ten dency of resiusand ton nates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extract", are applied by mistake in casss of croup, bron hiti, di[h theria, internal inflamat »ns, dysen*ery, wounds, tho congeq ences are appalin?. F.ir safety always ask for SaNDEH & SUN'S EUCALYPXt KXTUACT, and get the old, well test«% a"d reliable prepuration. —Sandhurst, Victoria, A ustralia. SANDER & SONF.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NOR L'H every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train ieavts at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) nd 8 0 p.m. Trains -leave Ashbur'ori FCK4 THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, 'i hursdayp, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A 1 rain leaves for Mount Seiners branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburtors r.t 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exceptsd) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdaye at 10.10 a.m, ?.id on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Tv , i leav2 Methven at the following times retp^otively —6.50 every clay, except Fridays ; 10 3( Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



Major C. T. Pictou is manager <f the State Hotel, at Denison, Texaa, which the travelling meu say is one of the best hote'a in tint section. In speaking of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhau Remedy. Major Picton cays : " I have used it myself and in my family for several years, and take pleasure iv saying that i consider it an infallible cure for diirrhcea, and dysentery, I always recommend it, ttud have frequently administered it to my guests in the hotel and in every case it has proven itself worthy of unqualified endorsement," For sale by Aahburton Drug Company.



Tl/T ISS mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton fch&t she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terma moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepaid to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country it required. Address—Mrß Baxter, Wills Street East-, Ashburton. 4 235 Tf."clarkT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, T AM NOW SELLING TOBACOOS OF TBE BE*>T BRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild» Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2a. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arriye. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BR ANDS, Oavours la per box, Manillas 5 for la I WATOUES. | I AM BELLING CHEAP, | Perfection, Waterbury, etc. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hupi-a j having taken the premises lately J oscupied by Mr G. Ncill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Booits, where visitors will liud a long foil Want supplied. Meals at all hours, A few boarders will find all the comforts of home. ——■ ——— ■ —.—- ---WANTED Known—l have a suiendid assorted Hbook of ladies' BaoN »ad



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Ac YOUNG LADY'S STORY. Her Blood was Out of Order and She was all Run Down. Read what Ayer's Sarsaparilia Did for Her- No one to look to-day at Miss Sophie Kiefer, a pretty and stylish young belle, &^A tirf&^HfrSiltodear aid creamy her teeth are "*""<*£ has luxuriant dark hair, and her eyes are large and bright, of a lustrous brown. Yet, uotwithstandine Miss Kiefer's splendid appearance, only a year ago she was in StSmely^poo/health, and her blood was in a very bad condition. Miss Kiefer'* story is best told in her own words: " When I began to take Ayer'a Sarsaparilia I was not only run down but I was thoroughly discouraged. Doctors and proprietary medicines both failed to help me. Mvblold^was disordered. But the first bottle of Ayer's Sarsaparilia helped me so mLh that 1 dec ded to keep it up, and did so. Then, inside of a month, I began to think that the Sarsaparilfa was a wonder. It cleared my skin completely and restored my appetite to its Ser condition. My general health was recovered and the third Si»wa^ Hfi SSf' 7v^4 larsamrHla S"enated me. I would take it any time In preference tell you, Ayer s °arsaP*'\ u5L,.r i J" ( :am and washes, for it worked wonders with me. I health is unsatisfactory." .. Ayer's Sarsaparilia, The Only True Blood-Purifier.!



THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISE BRIDGE WORK«. The Largest Engineering Worke in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work doru; • YOU may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to j_q fe the making of a Combine. jjj \M BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are td § BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fej qq go to employ local tradesmen. £**" BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for woik J^S P3 done in other provinces tkan all the other shops in the same line of business put together, <J H BECAUSE Within the last three years WR have sent Q EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otugo. These Machines were made by us in Ash bur too. KILWORTH & SON, B BILGE WOBKH, Aslihuvton.



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Coc.-querce'of]; the large increase int.hr> branch <f our businrea, we have found it uecesiwy to autmenfc our already large Slock of Optics, by fn quent consignments from England of the latest patterns asid n,or-t, approved; deeigna in all classes of BPECTACLKS, FOLUERvS, EYE SHADES, L'/.NSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVK YKAT?S' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made cartful study of (he 1 elation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that, he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenars, an advantage that eacnot le adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it neeeasiry, and also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL ViSION. SPKCI.U CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stuoping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Neafc and Strong



J. WILSON. CORNIER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGKST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. m/TIXHD PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, (MIRROR GLASS. ARTISI3 MATERIALS, PIOTCRM FRAME MOULDINGS, SORIM" EISAMILS, VARNISHIS, Ac, IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAFERH ANGER, & SIGN WRITER. Telephone 55 P.O. Box 16



GEE AT SALE OF Warehousemen'^ Clearing Lines, BY W. H. COLLIER. . t i*f>* i- 1,, ■■ n, imiimi Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard 83 inch, very heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blankets, 2s lid each Double Bed BlanKets, 4s (3d each A Fplei;did line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is per pair V< Ivet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' aid Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3a 6d Children's Carpet Slippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, Is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Sock?, 6d per pair Men's under-wvar Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, B*ll per pair—worth 2a per pair more ALARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE .0 OR NEK."



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuildera, where he intends carrying on business aa AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firm?. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home aa well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cuhivaion of the soil a: d for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw B.»lin r Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout tho Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so aa to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CMRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be go?. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, ac well as extras for all wearing parts. He haa also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on hh behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges, he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 6 25



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIN G. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used, OEDEE EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER "AND COAL MERCHANTS.



■L^^^^bbbbbbe9ls^bbbbbbi^bbb^^^bbbV ilk m^^^^^H a^Hr A bbbbw nBDBHBBBBBPfl^KS& ___ hbh^f m ■■bbw Effi 111 k % % V^^pßbHbbbUbl ■BW i ■■ n WJL^^MmMBpBB^B^BJB^Bj||BBBJB^^^B^BJ M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS. riIHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is sailing the Wonderful Orack- X proof Oalf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct blf\ Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to ) Uie hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin, All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these*new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOR, £EAX4,NW4 BOQT BTOEE, ASHBURTON.



SPIt IN G B LOSS 0 M tTs'a. Packed in |Jlb, lib, 51Vi, and 101b Net Wkighi AlB-TiauT Tins, No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Labels 1/9 per 3b. 2'- per ft. 2 /4 ptr ib, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



WHEAT. WHEAT. VXT X AR E PR O MPT CASH BUURS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, Wo are anso prepared to Stcre Grain on Farn.ers account In onr New GralalStorof West Street, Ashbartou, on very favourable terms Full sized Ctornsacka and Twine Supplied nt LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLIT T & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OrriOßß anp Stores' WEST KTRFKT, ASHBORTON



TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WAITED KNOWN.— SAM CLEAVER who worked so long for Barby Paget is still shoeing horses^in the saiue old slop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACK ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a (specialty. 4 250



, FOURTEEN DAYS. (B( , *Q* = GRAND = DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE For Fourteen Days. GREAT BARGAINS. JUBTLEE FLAGS. ÜbILEE B. A NDKKfi CHIEFS. jubilee costumes jublles millinery, jubilep: ribbons, jubilee gloves. JUBILEE HATS. JUBILEE SHIRTS. JUBILEE TIES. JUBILEE BLANKETS. JUBILEE BOOTS. JUBILEE APRONS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ANDREW ORR.



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment! of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely cafe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market* No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. JJJSO Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices.| OATMEAL. OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. < j Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony, BICYCLES. ~~" BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: " HUMSER," « SWIFT," " SINGER," « TRIUMPB," AND "iATALANTA" CYCLES', "THE HUMBER" Has liutl More Genuine Successes Than any other Cycle In tlie World mid Still ReigrnN Supreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GbEATEST CYCLE DEALEES," only THE HIGHEST GEADE ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne, NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



HENBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, A.LFORD FOREST AND METHVEN TpHANKS the Public most heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality at New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mac* erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at ths prices Paten* Medicines of all descriptions Kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept, Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s I?eas. Also Indian, Arab, and-Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily ANTED Known-250 New" Jacket* Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goon?a, German made.—A. Obr. 3 14 riTANTED Known~Speotaci3S, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Foldu's, and * Everything in the optical line at 8. Balkk's, Optician



T>OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE HRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIK Establish cd —1720. Claims Paid—Tbiity-sevea Millions J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aahburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. i \UR 2s 4d INDIAN (P»lm Brand) w V* noted for producing 200 large Ten Caps of first-race Tea to the yound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely, OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally stood value for the money, ODE TEAS are So popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teal being packed and sold in our empties-. ' Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but tho public should see they get the genuine* artiste, Ret%u irom all the principal Store* keepers, WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO. 155 Colombo Street, Chkibtohurcb TT AM A CASH BUYER OF— BYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent^for|Cooper's Sheej, Dip.



NOTICE. fl. It *lii*TOW TTAS REMOVED] to more centra Premises opposite MitchbixJ& Tdbiibb'b, TANCRED STREET. NOTICE. /CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP, All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. 6 89



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE FIPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Aehborton Difitrlet, S. S A L E »•■ JEWELLER, J EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JAZARUS Patented System ensure J comfort and correct srghi. Dons spoil yoar eyeb by neing h%dly fittln Spootscles.



f/lk£* % 0 41 & Baker Bros. T^DRNISHINGikUNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road Mid Cms Streets and at Baker and Browa's OoMh Factory, Havelook Street, EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No. 69. "OROKER &; COMMISSION AGENT. Barry town F!&t Gold Mining Shuw »nd Auckland Gold Mining Share* for Skle. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD'iON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arc»d«