iHii AB&Bti&tOH GtJABDIAN: THtJBSDAY, JtJL* 20. 1898.

Printed and published by the Ashburtcm Publishing Company, at their rejfntered. printing office, Buvnett Street, A4*t barton. THURSDAY July 80, 1898,



Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of then Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF 18 GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZE ALA NDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make m tht Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZBA 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 can be accommodated. Householders should buy. this brand fof themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and yoo will never, but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent), are wonderful; they are regular warriors. ' The Ashburton and surrounding dlatrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS raosi Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAITDIA BOOT STORB ASHBURTd.



OLEAVB'd "KTRW 2 EaLAND RftADSHA AKD A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance m the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal tswns, times of depattureand 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, Chrijt church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direo tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s.s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is <XL ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co., JHTY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. & MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Busir»^ss Notices. ~~ THJJI ' "~ ASHBUKTON ARCADE -pAINTING & pAPERHANGINa ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late James Craigie), Has m Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS m New Design! BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS m Great Variety. A large stock of glass tui picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given r All work executed promptly, with the very best materials ana workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. _ STUDY HEALTH. T7IOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln _D Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251 b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER Is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder art Whole some and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains mo Alum. Bold bf all Merchants and Storekeepers m Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson «fc Co, TIMARU.



[A OARD]. MRS A. O. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBtIRTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. AGENTS WANTED 11 r ANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO.. Pox 876 a.P.O .Sydney, N f S fa ■



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. IRI RAI6ER T>EGS 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 Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to catw for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. §J1 iiS < ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS "NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, &c. CURtesIIORi3ES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splfnta, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Cute, <%c. To Farmers it ia invai'i >ile. No Household can afford to U vithout It. GUARANTEED THE BfiS'r EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Ohristchurch. Ashburton Agents: J6hn Ocr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. Bonninoton. 160 Country Agents Wanted.



Business 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, Ooftchman. J. \i<Biokts, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large <md varied stock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Ne^t Mr Salck's, Watchmaker, East Street. Thos, E. Kilworth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS > ■■;.: a. ■ BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. i — Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER <fc JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 I"AS on Hand & well selectftd 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 twelve months ... ... 2s 8d Brooch pins fitted ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: Gt. Jesioi Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton.



TO-E HAVE JUST LANDED, EX «F ANGIT I 6 Balea 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, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132ICaBes SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SORIM. t 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc] W. .H Collins & Co-, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS.J „««,« wm> fßoyal Insurance Company. 4GSNTS FOB| Gf £ y VaUey Goal Oorooany.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. —(:) — BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS I to theHfact that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and « fc °very P"* pect of a scarcity we wouU advise customers to make EARLY .PIaROHASES. We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for MEKK'S, OAMARU KILN DKIfcD OATMEAL, the very best Meal m the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous m many brands now sold. ALL ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY UKJJUttB SUPPLIE D AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros., market House,



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, ' TTAS 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, Irov 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 '^ __ 25 x 60. , t r Watches! Watches!! Watches!! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS II JiL ROBERT MURRAY. J> \U^/BHBUjnWIJI HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oJ^CO N^JMjy 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 HOROLOGIOAL 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 m Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



r WALKKK'S BOT FLY REMEDIES CITARRANTED TO CtTRE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS. IF GIVEN , w * IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Bots or not, given m two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Grray's road, Amberley, m all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest vj^ny stock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly I used your Bot Fly Remedies on one Remeiy reached me m due course. I that was very bad, and had every symp gave them to one that was very bad, and ' torn of dying, and m three days 6he 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 bots m all stages, with the given at th« proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Bot Fly. you that the one I drenched according to Davit> Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is —— now at his work attain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same m Mr Walker,-Sir,—l wish to add my time, ss 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 Rummer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours veiy respectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running a the nos- Rillinchy, September; 14, 1892. trils, and could scarce walk j 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 m handfuls, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low m 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 A.ny who doubt them send them tome, aa 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 Bhould rolling and groaning with pain, m the have them m the season, as lam conh 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. U*e this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H« IjOv"ml which I never saw before coming from a , _ horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood *«*, which I am 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 yoor effects of thecough. After this ceased, Bot Fit Remedies. Une of my best the horse began to mend, and In six days horses became very bad j the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyfand well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and gob You should make these Remedies public, low m. condition. Anxious to finish so 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 feec, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,—A.nd oblige, help him Into the stable. I gave him Robert Mclorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you ___ prescribed, and m a few days he was Amberley, July 26,1892. quite better, and Is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Ohrietchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had 1 Sir,— Having lost three good horsea, and nob given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. Yon can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robebt Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W Anderson &J. Heseltinb, Saddler ANUFAOTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston .



Mourning* Department W. H. COLLIER. Specialty.



COMPULSORY SALE OF & W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C ommences on THURSDAY, 11* INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCORI & CO. EAST STREET.



JUST LANDED *' SHIPMENT 0P PAPERHANGINGS OP THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MEsSSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable]^ to give Customers"* very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS OILS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS : -v — We are dffering SPECIALIBARSAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchasers to Irspec"]) John Orr & Co., IARDVf ARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. !



PLOTJGH SHABES, TJH E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY B k O T H HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES 1 AT [PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being bfftlrect communication with the Makers, and having reoeived large shipments from both makers. COBNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A»D Harbour's Best Flye-plf Twine MAY IBE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES, WHEAT. WEtEAT. WHEATj OATS. OATS. I BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE 4RE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aU Sorts of PRODUCE at Marke Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advance if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD &BlilMirf.oii ftgifl Hahaia.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETI New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customtionse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D , C.M.G., MX.C. The Hon "claries 3. Johnston, M L.O. (Deputy Chairman) Aited de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Richardson, C.M.O, M,L«C John Duncan, Esq Medica 1 Officer: Dr W. a. Kemp, M.B.C. 8. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, j AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austbaiian Life Ojfmoe, *n» thb LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensure! a Conai derabiy'Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Steeling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ,„ 116,505 Sum Assured ... ... ... 8^! Accumulated Funds  .. *1I,328,«8 Annual Income..  - * 1.860,123 C»»h Bonuses Divided .. .. *5,434,822 BOJCcFsES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Keversionary Bonuses! amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL EBSERVES, amount ing to £ 234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuse* exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. ASSUR E YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY 'SEAR. Expenses of Management 9| per cont on the total income. EDWARD W. LCWE, Residont Secretary. Branch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DER.RY, District Secretary, Christchurch. 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 I the last two ypars kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faction. Longbeach is n< w freer from Birds than any similar property m New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land %nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., 0*153 Longbewh



! Pusiness Notices. Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, HTC, ETC., BTC. 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 m a position to offer the Choicest Heeds 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. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Oockfoot) on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Oompany, Australian Mutual Provident Society. lilewellyn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND j HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421



|f ": it UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vid Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday., Auckland—Monday an<J Thursday. Sydney-—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbdurne—Tuesday. For p»rticu*n Rpply to MILES * GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBUKTON. f3 U &sa VMS*? SMSS %£*>■ 'J j^.v:!Kr?^ Fs^ | .^^i f-"-^ A rML. AND To:]!G' fc g QUICKEN |w ilAppetite, m**i nTired Feeling, IC/1 In 9 AND P^^j W Make the Weak STRUNG USE Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. G. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. 8. A. Cures others, will cure you s^" Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer's Sarsaparilla—-is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown {BtbtftolVftttf) « 9WS tettfcl. J



THE GENERAL ELECTION, ' REGISTER ! REGISTER ! 1 EpORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained at the office of tb« Mail and Guardian. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC OR FLOCKMA3TER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kiods of Worms In Lambs. Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have foiled. One Dose will prevenc Disease ; m bad coses Iwo or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratis, INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Petti fer & Son, MR.C.V S.I CRVDW E L L, WEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS



NOTICE. G. H.~Byrant BFGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Ash burton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, m East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him m the past fco his successor. n. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and,: being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly th'.rty years Colonial experience, nothing Will be waiting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor m the past. Only the. beet material and ingredeints will be used m the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. Balls, Sappers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, m a Superior Style, and at easwaahie Rates. 7§5 IPXQEV&IOR SHOEING FORGE JJJ AND OOAOH FACTORY John Pagec. Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Ootch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In Titation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THIS ISfIBIIRTOII -ENUItIK CO LIMITED, Having a supply of - Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rated.