Printed Mid published by the ABhburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their fteam printing office, Burnett Street Ashbnrton WEDNESDAY, February 13, 1895,

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, FEBEUARY 13, 1895.



Public Noti^e^ SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the cole right to manufacture A. BILLING PATENT RQOARK MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this cay appointed JOHN ORR & CO., AS '< A^P BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned Bpec'alties. Kindly call ami see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 146 Geraldine. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WiUpEOUSE, Tancrbd Street. TTT TTNDRILL O riO. • n. Undrill oC Uo.j PICTURE fKAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PJttCES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames ab a very' low price, and ensures peifecfr Cornets, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H..U»*'LL &O&> CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMKBS. Tanored Street, (Next to Bujl«*ing Society's Office^ THE LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE 1 THE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rheumatics, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, Stifi Jo'nts, Brcnohifa, Sore Throat*, Chilblain?, Brais s and all Cheat Complaint!). . Cif?t, Sepiember 8,1890. Mr Wsltie*. Sir,—l hsvegreit pleasure in testifying to the wonderful cure effected on my knee fey using your London Rheumatic Coke. I had suffHreri for three years, and tp nt a good deal in doctors and roeiscinoi, but got no rc'ief I was ob iged to w,»:k with the help of a ttck and had given up all hopta of ever getting better. I #as unable to bend my knee, fufleriog great piin, which made me Borne'itnes faint I pot on» bottle of the LONDON BHEUMA'IIQ CUBE, and the fir: t rubbing gave me euoh relief that I oould leap for joy, and the day following I was able to walk without my stick aod go about my work as usual. Ob, suoh v change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hands, and was un»ble to sew or knit for a long time. I cabbed them well with the Cure, and can bow do my sewing, knitting, and house work ai fresh ai ever, It is marvellous! My ntigbban are astonished ot me, and I advice them all to use the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE for all their coajp'aints. You can uae thii aa you please, Mrs Andruw Gardnkr. Sefton, October 21, 1890 I heraby bear testimony to the g cii relief by osing the LONDON BHEUMATIO CURE. I was suffering terrible pain in ruy *-h^ulJerß with rbeuaia'ißai, preventing mo fnm workiog nnd sleeping. I u°ed one Ibu.e, nod urn thaokful to cay the pain b*s gsoe. I believe it is a remedy everjone gicutd have in their possession. I nmr had i.B equal. P. Bebrtm n. Springbanlt, Moeraki, March 5,1891. To Mr Walker. Sir,— I think it right to add my testimony to the wonderful effeote he LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I bave Buffered with' chilblains fcr yeara. I tried evtirTtbing. but ner«r cot b* ter. I friec\the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE, and three rubbingß completely cured cr>e. lam thank tal there is ench a remedy. I advise ever;> one to always have it in their house. You oan make this public if you wish. JFredk. Mitchell Doyleeton, January 8, 1891. Your LONDON BHEUMATiC CUBE is marvellous. 1 had a very sore back, and was goffering with rheumatics, both of which bave been oompletaly cuted by its uss. I have alao cured my neighbors of their rheumatism, eprainp, ohilblains and sore throats. Is has no trjoal; evrynne ebould me it. Mbs BiTcCausland. gpringbank, Muernki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Dear Sir,-I can testify to ♦he wonderful cura I got by using the LON DON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I was suffering badly with rheumatic? ia my hands and W.istd ; the back of my hacd was badly dis colored. I rubbed them well with the Cure, and am thankful to tell ynn they are quite bsttsr. Thomas Clancet A^hhurton, O tober, 1893. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE ia a remedy worthy to ba praieed. I took rheu matio fever and was a good while in the hands of the doctors; «t Just it seemed all to lodge in my nnk'e. I hnd to walk with a Clutch and stick. The doctor nt last sdvi 1 ed mo to go to Christcbnrch and get tbe foot teksn cfl, which I obj 'Oted to do. I got V3ry disheartened, as there r-epraad no <ure (or m->. I beard of the LONDON EHEUM ATIC CUBE, and got one bottle, and teforo i- was done I was able to lay aside my sticks and to resume business, and have bad no troub'e since. It ifl a valuable remedy I oun highly recommend it, as I believa it ha' no pqual. D. Macpheb^n. Lower High Street, Chnsichuroh, May 1893 I have been a sufferer from Chiibains ainoe a boy; my hands broke out every winter, and my Jeet w^m so bad that on Saturday nights I had to fill my boots at the arteiian and stand in this till shutting nine I tried •terytbing, hut never got r cut-n. wag advise this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE, and to my nsionish mant and delight it heaind my woucdrd handi, relieved my puffering feet, and for th« §x>t winter I oan renumber kept me free fron fjfferirg. I oan recommend! it with all con fidence to those suffering with Chilblains. JW Rici Sold by all Storekeepers Wholoeale Agent for Colony B. WALKER, Woolston Canal Rmerve. TO UUR SUBSCRIBiK& Owing to the large amount now owine for subscriptions to the Mail and Guabciik, we are compelhd to puss for payment, and have to notify that we shall take immediate steps to recover all sur> scriptions that are more than one year L overdue mr .-—'. '.  i •Dr E. Gordon's remedy fails in permanently curing rheuma- sciatica, gout, etc, one b>ttle Price IDs, post free, J, W.



j Musical I P I a No. MISS FRIEDLANDEB will Rasuma Teaching a«; her Resi dence, Tancred street, on MONDAY, January 28, 1895. I 137 Ueweilyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, THTC New Term will commence Januaiy 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College ' Examination, London. i THE "VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, AbHBURTON. A CARD Mrs A. 0. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. MR HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fbmlnßton, Waterbon, Longbeach, Eiffel ton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. S SCHOOL "o"f MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 Drawing & Painting Classes Mr W.H. Tait, ARTIST, C.S.A. >J- Xf AS resumed his Drawing and Paint ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Mk H. Gates, or Mr W. H. Goluns. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class will be held s.t Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. • 1 106 ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Puyins; Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's Now Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Expkkss. 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, Wheel wrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, BURNETT STBBET, ASHBUKTOS, ESTABLISHED 1873. ' Saddlery and Harness. Recardus Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late Wiliiam Andebson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BE3T CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner has a thorough knowledge ot the requirements of the Ashburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest cnrrent rates. ARTHUR BADDELBY, Manager for New Zealand. ' Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 TTTaNTED, FAT OR TALLOW FOR BROOKE'** i "PERFECT OHEEP TW J JL ERFECT OHEEP JJI p PRICES AT FACTORY- U\ per pound for kidney fat, l|d for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurch trial. And the price is 55a for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with my nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy sheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by a M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Aahburton, and his Employees. DIP AaBNTS-Mfissßs D. Thomas, IL ZAWtK, an* J, Orr & Co. 1 '



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrus'ed to us with despatch, dir9ct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL' COAL WHBTPORT COAL j And the Celebrated WESTPORT GRE¥ VALLEY COAL | CARDIFF COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO. Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. Robert" Murray PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TT AVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MASKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, hear 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, MARBLI CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS » 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All floods X Work Guaranteed. G. L. BEATH AND CO.'S Great Summer SALE [COMMENCES SATURDAY,jpANUARY 26. O E E W,I N D o;W S A|NflD D0 0 B|S F O|R P^ IOE S. 'C. L BEATH AND CO., TANORED STREET. 1 homas E, RU worth, ENGINEER, has BEMOVED .to his n^e w premif Ej3, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMOBE STREETS, ASHBURTON •■ ♦ ■ i



T> B. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWER SIDE DELIVERIES, or Peas, Clover, eta. Mowers, Bakes, Knife Grinders, Twine, Oil. Extras day and night throughout harvest. ffICE OF : Alliance Assurance Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. Tradesmen's Bonks Kept, Debts Collected. B. B. BESTELL, ARCADE. j^wpage ctthe horse's friend Pages No. Horse Oils; Page's Horse's Friend. NO; 1 fe NO, 2 HORSE OILS. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. I BEG TO NOTIFY that I am the SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR of the above Oils. I alonn discovered the recipe in the year 1890, and commenced the manufacture about that time. My advertisement Sn the local papers in May, 1891. speaks for itself ; by it the public will see that I was the first to advertise these Oils, Mr W. 0. Page being my local Agents for the sale of the goods, When 1 registered the trade mark in 1893 Mr W, C. Page was aware I had done so, and had bethought proper could have objected to its registration. I can produce a large number of genuine testimonials as to the beneficial results derived from the use of my Oils. Can Mr W. 0. Page do this? Beware of spurious imitations. The Genuine Oils have the above trade m*rk on each wrapper. All others are imitations. F. W. Pi<^, Cliertsey, SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR. \ Ashburton Agents.—R Hbmby, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, H^elockjtreefc. •~~~J^B^ JJTI L 8 O N. AB TI ST'S MA TE B lALB. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Selecv. 3tock of Wnraoi the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, ? Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhan^mff. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- J Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- KB.—None but the | A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the PremiS"B J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ~~ AKO&DE HOUSE. Spring" Goods. Spring: Goods. W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing tome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, "jFEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS* BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. djOTHISTGL CIiOTHOTC*. GfcOTH«6t. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &o. * SPENCER and CO., ABCADB HOUSE. FISHING TACKLE. HAVING decided to give up this Branch of our Business] we will, in order to clear, OFFER THE BALANCE Of OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MINNOW AND FLY RODS GAFFS, GAFF HOOKS WADERS, "WINCHES LINES, HOOKS ARTIFICIAL BAITS FLIES, ETC., ETC., AT Exceptionally Low Prices for Casb, JOHN OKR & CO. HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS,



KAIAPOI HOUSE, 1. - . : A HAPPY & PROSPEBOUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS FOR PAST SUPPORT WE HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS YEAR. ■ .'■- ■ i, LABGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIB PRIOES, MITCHELL & TURNER. TANORED STREET. A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashbdrton 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 raouey thab 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 OR Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully aak the public of Aehburton and district to show their %?m££'?n°££! ou'method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. Sn^£SS2? a iKP PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING m?srnFiP MSELVES- Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH IAYLOR, grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goodh not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Ba, 101b fins 15a 9d, 3ibs 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 Cakes 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 proniptly^executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAILOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE. SALS. "' | , —— O——- ' '; ■ pREAf SALE OP' DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND i BOOTS X COMMENCES AT A. OBE'S ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED. USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Ownen£of ovwr 5,000,000 SheepJn N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES'" ioWDEV^DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine-the ontootne of many v«ftn> tnmimtnm Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all ofeeTpJLSnoi Dh? "P"l™o9 (Sales have TREBLED each 7 Lr since iSlced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT A BRIGHT EAttLY \mcvn Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in thewSket NOTE PRICE—S n nmpr°??AIt^Kegß > BOs P6ll cwt * A (I? Oases of 10, 101b packets) SOsper case One Owt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A*ent«-BLAGKBURNB 4 qq f Quf^^g,^ DISTMCT AQENTB-Mileg and CO.,LIMITBD, (IN LIQUIDATION. Aihburton and Rakaia.