An Irish Recluse.

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Soinn singular particulars are given J of the life of an Trish ncluse who was found in his cottage at Pressbauro, near Vienna, lying upon a glowing stove, and so badly burned that he ex pired two days afterwards. For twenty years he had lived a solitary life. None of the villagers ever spoke to him, and no human creature ever crossed his threshold. His passport was written in 1855 for Dr Ela-ard Murrough O'Brien, and letters dated 1862 showed that he then stayed at Bray, near Dublin. There is a note in O'Brien's own hand in which he traces hid descent back to the . Kings of Ireland through tho Lord Inchiquin He taught English in Vienna in the forties and the beginning of the fifties. He made his own things and appears not to have washed his body for years. The interior of the villa presented a chaotic appearance. Among other things there were various tools of the best English make. The man was un doubtedly a first-rate smith and lock smith. Iron and steel la/ about in quantities. Three chests were packed •with English letters, and other papers were found in a loft. The man appears ] to have been insane. He mentioned the Bishop of Dublin as his brother. He never took meat, but lived on bread and milk supplied to him by a boy, who handed it in every morning through a little window. Eight florins were found about him, but it is thought that more money is buried in the cellar.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, MARCH ]5, 1895.

Printed and published b> .he Aflhburton Publishing Company, Ltd, »t the.r •team printing office, Burnett Btr«,t Aahburton FRIDAY, March 15. 18«6



Musical ' THE VIOLIN. MISS BTCSSIB] SIMMONDS, Teacher of (he Violin. SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS, A SHBURTOK MR HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fbmlngton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during tho ensuing year. Intending pup la please communicate at once. SCHOOL "o"~F MUSIC, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 Llewellyn Owfen, Member Canterbury Society of Musician! an-i Certificated Teacher. __ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMON? fTIHK New Term will commence -L January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, Londan.. A CARD Mrs A. G< Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION.



§A^DEH & Sons Eucalypti Extract There at of Eucalypti* Extract in the market novr, {redacts of staple distillation forming inJe resinous oils. In order that these crude oils nwy not be taken, Onn Puke Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT, whic^ is recognised' by the medical division of She Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, us their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we sf»te : - la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Oriefgwal■•, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parnwcology, at' Bon, i.Jd Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the I Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that ■retfeturatcd witu oxygen and freed of a'-sds,reeinocs and other substances, adherer tto primary distillation, ■will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant i aooording to these authorities, and according to Pro-1 fe?sor Dr Lifter of England, and to Drs Bauer Hclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the rnly on which, possesses the proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract



Public Notices. i, . ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Savlvir of ** p«r rent on Your Coal Bill. HWB APPOIHTBD «TA.M.lti» ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the beat native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i* an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, c-plendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle »nd burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREEr, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock.



All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h *ye, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These bo called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received & at inhibitions as Sommercir 1 articles are used for mechanical pur pises are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) B/ tbeir alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specifi: density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency ef resins and tennates. If these crude oilii bo called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, brouchiiis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For BifVy alleys ask for Sakdeb and son's Eucalypti Extract and eet the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation. -Sand burst. Yictorin, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W7~H. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. pLASSES ARE HELD EVERY TTIKSDJY, WEDNESDAY, THUBSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, pupil t acherp, and pupils actually attend ing a public school. For card of terms, apply to Mr W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Fxatnination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing and Perspective.



AVER'S Hair Vigor f\ RESTORES |i| COLOR Piji PROMOTES JJk Abundant Growth Hn| ™*J**^*'*«»« It cures itching lm- M|! v* jA £&• more, ami keeps the Wj6go&wMjj?jsi healthy, and free from that six years ago I lost nearly lialf of my Lair, and what was left turned gray. Alter using Ayer's Hair Vigor sever.il months, my hair'began to grow again, ami with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor 4fc' I'REPAfiED BY • OR. J. C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .$. A. fgjP* Beware of elienp Imitations. Tlie jianif — Ayer — U prominent on Use wrapper, mid ii blown in the Klaus of ouch of our bottles. Public Notices



EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SOS'S EXTRVOTED HONKY is now ready, and is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establi hmenfc s yen years ago. Sold In 12)b and 301b tins, and by the hundredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cros3 (red), IiTBT^EBSTELLT COMMIS,ION AGEKT, AROADF. A GEKT for Walter A. Wood Mower ■*•*■ and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Lift) Astmrano Society, Limited. Office of All ance Aasuranca Company Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts colltcte



SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS 1 PATENT SQUARH.;MILX BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have th;s day appointed JQHN ORR & CO., AS ASP BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, Geraldjr uej



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED <fe BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 29 BICYCIiHg. ASHBURToF" EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Turing Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Huinbers, Premiers, Ruleighs, Australs $ also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dnnlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business. Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Strebt, Ashburtos. THE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital ... ... £1,600,000. WE have this day appointed MB ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHOR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Qhristchurch, January 14,1995. 2 9



Public Pips. HINDS, ASHBURTON, CX^ERTSEY. "OPWKES PERFECT SHEEP DIP •*-* is now being 11 eri at the HIJSDS PUBLIC DIP rox MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. MR GEORGE HARRIS IN CHARGE.



AT THE ASHBURTON DIP Railway Reserve, opposite Paleyards. MR PETER WILLIAMS IN CHARGE. Residence, coner Town IJelf, opposite Gasworks. CHEKTSEY SALIYARDS DIP. MR JOBN DOWNIE IN CHARGE. B*B WANxED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, groateat marvel of tb« age, Q, Zakokb, Soi« Agent,



FRTEDLANDBR BROS., AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, & GRAIN MERCHANTS ' fT/EARE CASH BUYERS, AT FULL MARKET VALUES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORKS AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we'are able to give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ; sampling being effected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local nrm. OORNSAOKS AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QOANTITIES ■ OP"'- ■ - " KYEGBASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress »nd Clean these Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited Cooper's Sheep Dip ; Crown Sheep Dip, FEIEDLANDER BROS-



JOHN OBR & 00* OIVE JUST LANDED A LARGE SUPPLY OF Cheavin's Improved Gold Medal Rapid Water Filters. AND OWING TO THE LATENESS OP THE SEASON WILL SELL AT Extremely liow Prices. Cheavin's JFilters are recognised all over the world as the BEST MADE. JOHN OBR ADD CO, MERCHANTS -AND IMPORTERS ■ - I



BEATH'S Great Summer Sale. fi COD Serviceable Dress Gooda now 3|d per'yarl Strong double width Dress 7|d All Summer Dresses at half price Fast Color Priuts now 3|i Strong Heavy Galatea now 4£d Beautiful Washing Brocades now 6H Heavy Flannellettes now 2|d AH Linen Tabling now Is 6|d i Heavy Sheeting (two yards wide) now 10£ d I _ ! GREAT SUMMER SALE- Men's Now Pattern Tweed Suits now 17s lid Youths' New Pattern Tweed Suits now 13s lid Boys' New Pattern Knicker Suits now 4s lid I Men's Strong; Working Shirts now Is lid . Men's Blue Jumpers now 3s lid • Men's Strong Mole Trousers now 5a lid ; Men's Heavy Knitted Socka now IOJi I BOOTS AND SHOES Tt"gREAT REDUCTIONS. BEATH'S iiTAT SALE, TANO RE D STREET. ~ W= H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. i ■ ■ I HAVE bought at a heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines 3 and among them am offering the FOLLOWING 3ARGAINS "White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, Ac, 6|d yard, formerlyjls] A line of Striped Flannelettes ihd yard, usually 7^d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4|d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d ; and many other bargains. THE "CO OUTER,"



!''- ;■ :." ; .. . ■t | J^F.W.PAGE ' the horse's friend Pages No. Horse Oils. NO, 1 HORSE OILS, Siire Cure for Sprains, Bruises, Swelingsor Hard Callus Lumps. PAGb'S No 2 HORSE OILS, Sure Core for Pores on Back or Shoulderi or any kind of Cut or Broken Wound. PAGE'S RHEUMATIC OILS. To leased for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. Ait. One Pr!ce, 2s 6d Per Bottle. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. A«enfn for Paste's Oils :-Recardus Henry, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street: F E. White, Chemist, East Street. Agents wanted. TESTIM ON I A L. To F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. Sir,—l wish to testify to the great benefits derived from using your Hor^e Oils lost year. My horse wan badly lamed by a fall. I tried all kinds of different embrocations for it. It was not fit for use for five months. This year it met with a similar kind of accident, and I pot one bottle of your Horse Oils, and my horse was fit for use in a week's time. And I have recommended it to ethers, who have also proved its splendid healing qualities.—Peter Chalmers. SOLE MAKER AISID PROPRIETOR, F. W. PAUK, Chertsey, CANTERBURY, N.Z _____ Thomas E. Kil worth, . EHGIN E*E JR 5 IT AS BEMOVED TO HIS NEW PR EM I ES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBTJRTON Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PBACTIOAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TJ AVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OP HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2a 6<J DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS "PERFECTIONE" WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 2ls to 15s, I ___ REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... 5a MAINSPRINGS 4a 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from ... ... 2s All ftoods A Work Guaranteed.



WALKEE'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. IMPOBTANT* NOTICE. f\ WING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced vy to 7s 6d, and where two sets or mora are taken to 6s 6i per set. JNo remedies aver introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highesc Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at Chris church MtSeisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I bolieveit to be a edm, writes:—l am acquainted with that medioine unequalled, and oan reoommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in tbae with all confidence to all horse owners, as the Colony, having bad great experience in beat horse remedy in the market. America U S and practiced my profession in Edward Cobbetx Victoria and New Zealand to suob natisfac- Greenwood Farm, tion totbe pubio that no veterinary in the Southbridge, Augusta, 1892 colonies can produce testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi. cures affected as myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bet hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet burses be whioh I gave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life horse I treated reovered when taken in time. less and a bad color, ahd got low in oonditipn Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bots and not want to lay him up until he became ur» should be givf n to every boree at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he sho*s signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him jour Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- Liunston, August 18, 1894 ecribed, and in a few days he was quite Mr Heoeltine,—Sir, I hink it is only right bet'er, and new at bis work, hearty and well that I ebcull tell you and my neighboring I quire believe, had I nor- iuv^n him your farmers that I am thoroughly eatfcnad wih Remedi p, be would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies I got from you. this aa you please. After seeing the state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson hor^e that died, I became alarmed about the ___ rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I a .. _ ' ■ drenohed eighs following carefully the direc- TO . B. eM. lde. F"; m ' nl lions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and M , w,.„ n a 1* Apnl &} m in a few days there was a wonderful change j i n^ZmSfl^ th.tTh hft, Vß *reat ? le4l]ar? for the better I oan highly recommend it I LVt 'S? 7 n S? he Ot"fly mmure l and would advise farmers to loee no time in f L T,, M' HeßeltlD T e« Z°f **«nt> w*B * drenching iheir stock lest they have their '? , „ BU°n 6M> i. i ? /. OUr horße" horses dropping dead as I ha*, I beli-ve it to SJSS'a-I °? SIITS? 1»8t» Aft« «««»« •« be the only safe and certain cure for the 11 !™ eAmL.T IdUS,? k «>» ja« Wneed suflering of horses to try your mix ure. The result was mar 8 Ti MEa Lemon ! velloUß' l Btridly followed the direotions __ — given and in a week the horses were out of Aihburton ForkP, March 1 1894 I ?" ger Bn* r"T erlng r^ dI? Idren»h«<i Mr J Sine Sir—l «n ™ .Uri tin I tvro »o» m Febraaiy with the same result telfyo'u *aTwJ&. 1lS&ri&S& | D&Wb <**«*> Md « no" in I got from you proved quite a success with v p s my dying horse. He was ailing for com* days, r' BXEWART his coat got very dry, the skintight, a running M.n.«-« n.,. v i.v *» * . at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was hft J[! ?Xri£ Ft'™' 8° ** B0 fc r?6^. for • Boaroely able to walk about; we quite expected ?°" c l°F a ****'' °U reaell"l8 >?* he would die. I heard a good deal about *LZ!L£'ll a***** ona t00 uk^ ad 'Bi ao Walker'i Bot Fly Remedies, and gava it SJ*™* 0™;* 119 BJ^'he Remedy, with the most satisfactory results, and shortly f nd '£ft^«2 I * J'- be »orM ptß9ed after be got the last bottle he began to im- , botß m bundredß »nd « doing well, prove and by the end of a week was able for jmiUFAOXI/RER-RQBIIJRy WaLKER, Canal Reserve, Wootatoo



Spring' Goods Spring Goods. W. W. SPENCFR & 00 - showing some beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LA.OES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, PRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS* NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions CLOTHING*. CliOTrtllTO. CLOTHINC*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIBS, Ac. SPJENOER and CO., ARCADE HOU SE.



A GREAT NATIONAL GUfSIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashbarron for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of money that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system in (catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OB Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show their 3??££!& o££! °"l™ ethod of doin S b««ness by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. S^? Pi RTNG OUR PBI°ES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING' S?SrJJ? EJf BKLVE?' Fave intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money c eerfully returned for any goodb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2jd, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b ans 15s9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d. Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakee at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. r Goods deliver d by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc.,'entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOS F PH. TAYLOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



KEIKARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUGAR. S U G A R. SUGAB; We Have Jut Landed m. t c. *9 T uONS- ,0F MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam reason. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauriti s Sugar FINEST j^EW rURRANTS, yALENCIA TjAISINS O qULTANAS These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season ■ crop, WE have also to hand, pers.s. lUngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CDPS S 3SfKfl,l^ ■*"«■* Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED} AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for"Orden. Satisfaction is Ova Motto. " SHKABMaN.' BROS, MARKET HOUSE. USB LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovbr 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PBICE (in casks) 3s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip I.ITTLES? "DIP A POISONOUS DIP combined with Glycerijie-the outcome of many yw .' experieoca Wonderfully Succe««fDl. U dispjwing *l\ other Poisonous DipJ eXperWß<" Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS W"OL SOFT A BRIGHT EAWLY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP inthe Marketf NOTE FRICE-ff nnmpro^ e?nl^ Ke«8) BOs P6' cwfc n (I oajes of 10, 101b packets) 80s per case One Owt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Ajjr«nt»-BLAOKBURNB A 00 , Ghrbtohuoh. bisTMCT AGBHT-E. W. Haumer, ASHBUETON.