COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, May 1 Wheat, chick 2a 2d ; milling, 2s 7d ; flour, roller, £6 si. Oats quiet; prime feeiine, Is lid. Barley, Cape, 2a Id to 2s 2d. Peas, Prussian blue, 3s. Bran and pollard B|i to 8-Jd. Potatoes, locally grown, £1 15? to £2 si ; Circular Heads, £2 10s. Onions £4 ss. Butter, dairy, 7|H to 81 ; factory, B£d to 9d. Chee3e, firmer, 4d to 4id. Bacon 4d to s§d. Melbourne, May 1 Wheat, 2s 5d ; flour, roller, £4 2s 6d to £5 15s. Ovts, Algerian, Is 2d to Is 3d; stout, Is id to Is ad; Tartarian, 2s. Birley, Cape, Is2dto2«- Bran, 7£d to 7*l; pollard 8d to 9£d. Potatoes, £1 to £1 6d. Onions, £3. Adelaide, May 1 Wheat. 23 3d ; flour, roller, £5 123 8d to £5 15s. Bran and pollard 7d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chbistchcroh, May 1

There was a large attendance at the Aldington market to-day, with fair entries in nil classes, and business displayed a brighter tone, although there was no great improvement in prices* fa» Oawlk.—l7o head were yarded, the majority being heavy weight steers and heifers. The butchers showed a better dis position to do business, and last week's rates—l2a to 20a per 1001b—were - fully maintained. Steers, £4 7s 6d to £8 7s 6d ; heifers, £4 to £8 15s; cows, £4 to *6 15s. Stoke Cattle —Large and mixed entry, but owners wero disinclined to accept prices offered. Some two-year-old heifers brought £2 4s to £2 17s 6d; mixed eighteen months to two year-aids £1 15s to £3 0j 6d ; year lings, 27s 6d to 30s. Fat Shkkp.—Entry about 6000. Good demand for all better sorts, the only class showing a dispoition to drag being aged ewe mutton, which was in over supply. All sorts fib for export met a ready competition. Best freezers, 10s to 11s 9d; secondary, 7* 6d to 9s 6d ; best crossbred ewes, 7s to lls; secondary, 5s to 6< 6d; inferior, 3s 6d to 4s 6<l ; merino ewes, 2s to 5s 6d. Store Sheep—Smaller entry than usual. Sale exhibited a brighter tone, and good clearance made. Maiden crossbred ewes, 6s to 7s j two-tooths, 5s 6d to 7s 8d; full mouth, 2s 6d to 4s 6d; boilers, 2s to 3s; mixed two-tooths, 5s to 7s 8d ; lambs, 2* 6d j to 4s 6d. Pigs—Less than Ualf last week's entry came forward, and a corresponding improve ment in biddings took place. All baconers and porkers were cleared at a slight advance, but no improvement noticeable in stores. Bacon pigs brought fully 3d per lb, and porkers sold at the same rats.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1895.

Printed tnd published b> .be Ashburton Publishing Company, Md» * tbtiff ftMU printing office, Burnett Street Aahbwrtoll THURSDAY, M»y 2, 1890,



PUBLIC NOTICES. J TRESPASS NOTICE. ( __ * AJN V person trespassing on the Rivers- \ dale Estate, Tinwald, after this j date in pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 86 Manager. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS ADAMS, while thanking her many friends and customers, begs to inform them that the Misses Adams have taken the late fancy repository aa a DRESSMAKING AND . ■ KNITTING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS ADAMS still retains the Agency for Weigel'a Paper Pattern*, and Dye | Works, and Registry Office for Servants. SAUNDKRS' BUILDINGS. 4 177 B. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TtfNDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders irfm England, we are determined, in order to reduce, to j OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR GOST. i This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESS THAN LONDON PRICES. Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices ; to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK I WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFiCE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch. A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OF I CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL WORK GUABANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN F.IWPLOYED !<;. \\ ii innni:!*. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by me. ; I have several lots of TURNIPB to sell. I I am appointed AGENT for It OIIS WX* ASTIIEI,ni!ITI<, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used iv the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest lloekowners. One Gallon is sullicient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER West Street, April 17, 1895. F. ANDItEWKoITCO.—SaIe now • on of Surplus Suck of Fancy Goods, Toy 3, Books, Stationery ana Account Books, and all a*; greatly reduced prises foi s^sh, «t L, F, Aujjrms # Cq, j



f|Air DIR ft »•■• Bucalyptl Kxtract There ar? imitations of Eucalypti n Extract in the market now, products of sample distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these erode-oils may not be taken, OUR Pcbk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, wbicli is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as tbeir information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1873 we state: - Ii proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the "Universities at Bonn and Griefswai d, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, uid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities inroper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, ate., of America* is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enly on which possesses the proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve,when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal mcdicsJient. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received d Jtinctioii at Exhibitions as sommerctel articles are uged for mechanical pur poses are only discernible :— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our prrduet, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de vclopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) " By their alcoholio thin and mobile appearance, being rccuced is specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the remit of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oil*, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infainmations", dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For s:ife<y alweys ask for SANDKR AND SOU'S ETJCAI.YfTI EXTBA^r and ect tlie old, well-ice ed an! reliable prapara<ion —Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDK AND SON'S



TO SHEEPOWNEIIS. TJ EPUCTION'JN PRICE OF ?, Ri/OKE'B "PERFECT 5 SHEEP DIP TO JgIVE SHILLINGS PER GALLON. MAKES 1000 GALLONS WASH FOR FIFTY SHILLINGS. Just Landed, Material for 10,000 GALLONS OF DIP Delayed in Shipment, C. M. BROOKE, OHBISTCfitJBCH OtfFICE -138 CASHEL STREET. FACTORIES— ASHBURTON AND WOOLSTON SMO X E THE NEW VENUS Dark A romatic FT g Tobacco* THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUPACTUIiED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUJSD3 OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers sni rfiowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic. tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike TALVA.IiIIE which has been thoroughly tested all over the world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers t.e th Agents EDWARD REEOE & SONS OHRTBTOHURQR Pube Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon'a B;,ood. Pills cleanse the systtir of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con ■tipation, liver complaint, pains in back and aides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Larg' bo 6«; two boxes, 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton 80t234 Dnnedin WANi-'BD, Kverybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel yf the age,



I MusiealL __^ I [a card. ! J TI/r ISS X DICKINSON i ixL will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please (.ddress, Box 87, Ashburton. 4145 ' A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TKFMS ON APPLICATION. "the violinT " MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. MUSIC. I ' — MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupila. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, William Street. Pupils could be boarded if re nlred. 4 14 PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevor ton. SECOND QUARTER Commences April 17, 1895 4-7 Llewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. ( : ! EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, and Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 12)b and 301b tins, and by the hundredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Railway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. AH orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. TT.~b. eestellT COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Office of All ance Assurance Company. Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Dr Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Restell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed. BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Buying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ,* also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop 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 Street, Ashburton. IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West s reet, Agent for Ashburton. Fire lisks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W.l- Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. j , LASSES ARE HELD EVERY i O TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, 1 pupil ti achers, and pupils actually attend ing a public echool, 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 Examination in Plain and SoJid Geometry, Mod«l Drawipg •lid Perspective, I



Business Noticsr. f Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, DRAPER NEW SEASON'S GOODS- Tl/TARVJfiLLOUS ASSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidly in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT la Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hpts, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and theP.D. ALSO, ----J CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, -1- splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Eaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety. IAA PAIRS OF MOSGIEL AvJvJ BLANKETS Wi be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own ordei in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS,Ere Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR. FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTING WITHJCENTRE STRAND JUST LANDED, E.X AOKANGI' TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Orr & Go.



PAGE'S wj OILS THE KOBRBM" PP.TKND. PAGES NO 1. HORSE OILS. SURE care for sprains, bruispg. or swellings of any kind in horses and cows, PAGE'S HO 2. HOKSE OILS. Sure cure for open sores on horses' backs cr shoulders, or any kind of broken I wounds on horses. PAGE S Rhuematic Oils—Ruematism, lumbago, stiff joint*, sore throats, braises, sprains, gent, chapped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tender feet. Sold In bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on every bottle. Agents for Anhburton—Messrs H. Zander, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J, Hardley, East Street; Heselcine Saddler Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street, and J. Baker, Havelock Street These Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm, t?%. The Original maker and Proprietor, W. «. P4QE, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. 4 1 NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT IN Order to meet the times we have opened a New Department, and with the latest improved machinery and skilled labor, we have effected the following REDUCTIONS in prices. NEW \ Men's Fashionable All wool Tweed or Serge Salts to measure, DEPARTMENT. J" 47s 6d, 655, 57s 6d, 60s, 653, 70s, 755, 80a. H.S. \ Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, DEPARTMENT. / (Hand Sewn), 77s 6d, 82s 6d, 90j 95a 100s. KZSf* The prices quoted are in both departments for the same quality suitings. k^*» The reductions of 17s 6d to 20s per suit in the New Department repre sent the difference in the cost of labor and extras. Our long established reputation ia a sufficient guarantee for FIT, QUALITY, nd WORKMANSHIP in both Departments. The Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to choose from. CRAIGH R AD~& BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTON 4 31 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR A MONTH FOR CASH ONL"S. H. M.TONES xtAS determined to further reduce his large and varied stock of Books, Stationery, M and Fancy Goods. China, Glass, and plated ware, by selling as LOWhST PRICES for CASH. School Books—At published prices. Novels—At published prices. Prize and Reward Books—At published prices, Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works AT PUBLISHED PRICES. STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. THE ASHBURTON Is AND 6d BOXES OF STATIONERY. Specially Imported from the manufacturer, London. Exceptional value. Plain commercial and fancy Stationery, Fancy Goods, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Parses, Wallets, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Church Praise, Catholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. New Stock. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles on Easy Terms. Cycle Extras. h. M- jones. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. GUNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requlaitep at exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GUNS before buying elsewhere. V T6 have just landed a consignment of that well known "LIGHT OF THE AGE KBROSKNF, 150° best, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch price CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND BRUSHWARE



NSPEOTION lisVITEJJ. AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAF Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE ASHBURTON, APRIL 23, 1895. WINDING UP BUSINESS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE beg to return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded us since opening in Ashburton. Our main object in opening a Branch in your town was to show you what sterling value we give for ready cash, and we feel sure, from the large trade which we have done with you, that you have appreciated our efforts. We intend CLOSING THIS BRANCH at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Christchurch, where they will receive the personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage paid. It is not our inten tion to return the Ashburton Stock to Christ church, preferring to realise upon it here. Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIRE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Special inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. Parties furnishing, or those wanting to lay in a good winter's supply of Clothing, Dresses, and the thousand and one items comprising the Stock, should pay us an early visit—as the Stock has just been re plenished with a large consignment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London, TERMS CASH. NO BOOKING. - G,'L. BEATH AND GO ASBBURTON.



Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. VX7EILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in jfj search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. WE -TOR- IEAD J. m>:llor (Late Bishop.) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store. WANT WHO nas discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14b than wqt than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. JM. has jußt bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW .„ vr A v GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER A 9 MAY* THAN EVER FOR CASH. M . SURR aM . TT NOTE A FEW LINES. \ SMALL AS Men'a Bluchers, from 4s lid; women's slippers, Is 6d ; „..,_„ children's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3, 4s YOU FKOJIIS nd ; women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoes, 7s <.. 6d ; men's tan shoes, 7s 6d; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTB 4s; women's ES, usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d; girls' AND best kid shoes, 6s 6d; maids' best kid boots 10s, bow 6a; vnn men's booti 12s 6d, bow 8i 6d. IUU QUICK STACKS OF OTHER LINES AT THE SAM« WILL * CUTTING PRICES. WANf. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED, N.B*—All repairs left in our oharge will b« nmtljtaA promptly executed. NOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, _^_____ TANCRKD STREET, ASHBURTON. •



GUARANTEE. William Sparrow /J.UARANTEES to give the Best Quality Tweeds and Costings that money can VX procure at the following prices :— BEST QUALITY TWEED SAC SUIT ... £3 15s , BEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS £1 2e 6d BE T QUALITY ROUGH SERGE SAC SUIT ... £3 15a BEST QUALITY WILSON'S BANNOCKBURN SAC SUIT £3 15s BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAC SUIT ... £3 12s 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \«, with BEST TROUSERING J ** Remember these Prices are for High Class "Workmanship. No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARBOW, EAST STBB EfT. ££5* N.B. —I have not imported any new and Improved Botch Making Machinery into the Trade.



HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? nPHIS question is often asked by the thrifty housewife. THE REPLY IS by shopping for Groceries, Bread, Cake, Crockery, Tinware, Brushwara, etc, at JOSEPH TAYLOR'S, East Street. By the CASH System you can save 25 per cent. No bad debts, Clerks, or Booking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Best Auckland Sugar, No. 1 quality in 701b bags Best Auckland Syrup in tins of 21b, 41b, 71b, 141b, 561b Bast Black Horse Salt in cwt bag*, or smaller quantities Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir's Oat Meal, this Season's, in 251b bags Thomas' and Bollitt's Flour, in 251b, 501b, 1001b, 2001b bags 150 per cent. Test Kerosene. Tha Best Bread in Ashburton 5d per Loaf, Block Cake, currant and plain, 6d per lb, Cakes, Pastry, Bans and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice. —just Imported— English Vinegar, 6d per bottle ■ Sauce, 4|d per bottle Best Tomato Sauce, in pints, 8d per bottle JOSEPH TAYLOB, GROCERY AND BREAD STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIJP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z, alone. PRICE (in casks) 6s 6d perjgallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES^ "PO'TOER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine-the outcome of many years* experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing &U other Poisonous Dips. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. • EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT ft BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market N-HTI? pBTPr (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE PRICE - (In Oaßeß of 10> IQlb BOa H QtM One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A*©wt«S^BLACKBURNBfc CX), Ohrlatohuroa, pisTMCT agbht-b. w. Hanmer, ASHBUBTQNs;