THE fASfIBtiMON GttAKDkN t MDAV, FEBRUARY IS, 18§6.

Printed fend published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their ete»tn printinp office, Burnett Street Anhbnrton ?BIBAY, February 13, 18*6



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT rfOCIET New Zealand Branch Head Office, Cuatouihonse-qnay, Wellington! * Local Board of Directors : rbe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C- CDoputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brnudon, Esq TheHsn Edward Kiohardoon, C.M.G., M.L.4. John Duncan, Esq Mediea' Offlcor: J3r G. E Anson, M,D., M.R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbI AND MOST PROSPEROUS Attstbaiian Life Office, *nd th*. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR ahe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society li tt the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other offioe in the Australasian Colontei, ACCUMULATED FOND Tfi^CEBDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stbblikg ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000 (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .> HO,S3!i Aim Assured ... 439,388,071 Cfeah Bontuei Divided .. .. £6,683,41* BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, *«B,Wo, yielding CASK .Reversionary Bonuses amountinjr to £010,000 After making SPECIAL BBSERVBa CASH BONTJSKB declare* for last FIVE Tears, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOITB MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretary , Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L cal Broker Ashburton



Musical J PIANO. -\/T ISS FRIEDLANDETt will LVJ. Rasuma teaching at her Resi dence, Tancred street, on MONDAY. January 28, 1895. 1 137 i.— — ' lilewellyn Owen, I Member Canterbury Society of Musicians an-i Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, &;HARMONY j THK New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. ra^YIOLINT MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBUKTON.



A CARD Mrs A., C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TEPMS ON APPLICATION. MR HORACE A. GATES; TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flamlnsfton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL "oT? MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142



SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture a. billins' patent square mils bucket and skimmer, I have this day appointed JOHN ORB & 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, 1146 Geraldine.



VIOLIN SCHOOL.



MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, feacher of the Violin, re-opened on TDAY, January 21, at Saunders' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address—Creek Road, Allenton. 1 63



EXTRACTED HONEY.



PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, *nd is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment SdTen years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, And by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 171



ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. II wring- of 25 per r«nt. on lour Coal Ilill, HWE APPOINTED JAMWN ELLIOTT. COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best cative coal produced on the Eastern So*board. It i" an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, t-pler.did Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMBS ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westpoi t Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock.



ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS B I FORE "Puyinj? Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now < ffaring the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terma with a guarantee for twelve months, tyrea in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. Wo would also call attention to the fact that we are still canying 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, Ashbuktox. ESTABLISHED 1873.



drawing: A Painting Classes. Mr W.~H. Tail ARTIST, C.S.A. TTAS 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 Mr H. Gates, or Mr W- H. Collins. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class will be held &t Bakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106



Saddlery and Harness. Rccar<lii§ Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Anderson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BEST 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 requirement* of the Aahburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet ' fIHB PALATINE INSUKANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MTC ALBERT ROBERTS, of West s'reel-, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at; the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Stk«et# TTT TTNDRILL O_ f\ 0. • H. Undrill Go lo.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A OHOIOIS ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picturn Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifeofc Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U«DRILL & CO CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND HCTUKE FRAMERS. , Tanpr &r> Stbeet, (N. Xt to Building Societys Offic"



VJTT ANTED, f\T OR TALLOW FOB, BROOKES "DEBFEOT CHEEP TVIP XERPJiOT QHEEP XJIV PRICES AT FACTORY-IB per pound for kiiney fat, Ifd for good tallow—nob dripping WHY PAY 75?, for Cooper's Dip, whon Brooke's Perfect Dtp was proved better at the Chrislchurch trial. And the price is 653 for the sanie quantity DO NOT be misled with T.it.tle's Powder Dip, combined tokk (jlyccrine Owing to tlia permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is < f it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with ar.y nen poisonous clip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk ot lousy sheep In these hard times, why noh KEEP YOUR MOHEY TN THE COUNTRY tv be spent here by 0. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and his Employees. DIP ABENTS—Mbmbs I>. Thomw, IT. i Zanceßj mi J, Obr & Co.



'10 OUR SOB^ULUBfQtS.



Offing.to tHe Inr^e amount now owing for subscriptions to th« Ma l and GUARPIiN, we are cornpell tl t-> frees for payment, and have to notify tint we shall take immediate at^p* lo recover all suo -6criptionß that are nuro than one year overdue



Rheumatism.— l)r E. Gordon's remedy E VER fails in permanently curing rheutna fcium, luifbago, sciatica, gou»,etc, one bottle gives relief. Trie 'On, fmsfc free J. W. t3:?yto», VfQ, Hot 2U, Unneatn,



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUGAR^ SUGAR. SUGAR; We Have Jut-t Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam^Season. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauriti s Spga ■nINEST VIEW f URRANTS. TfALBKOIA -RAISINS J^ -QULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop, WE have also to hand, per s.s. Rmgitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prieea. INSPECTION INVITED AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality.. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs, Customers waited upon for Orders* Satisfaction is Our Motto. SHEARMAN BEOS, MARKET HOUSE-



Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT^ MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK TT AVI3STG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole oi MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, Ac, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OEF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburtfln district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. Theae Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, roduced to £ 33 ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wwar yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... ... ... ... 5s MAINSPRINGS 4g 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All Goods A Work Guaranteed.



G. I; BEATH AND CO.'S Great Summer SALE •COMMENCES SATURDAY, JANUARY 26. QEE W;i N D U.W S AlNflD D 0 O^RJS F OIR P;R ICE S, t L. BEATH AND CO, TANCRED STREET.



j9l wonaeriui Bflcedtoiue). For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain In the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these P3ls, and they will be acknowledged to be •• WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. 'They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; they act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscu lar System; restoring the long-lost Complexion ; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and iinm.sing with tho Kohebud ok Hkalth tub whole physical eneucsy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are " facts " admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to tho Nervous and Dobilitated is thut £eechav>,'s fill* have tht Largtit Sale of any Patent Medicine in the World. Pull directions with each box, "^ S^U Jii AW-ftiiVWMlli «< 188 WtCMIiS, I



JOHN J^J LSON AKTIST'S~MATEBIALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chera, Foreign Canvas Selecu Stock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur- I Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, i Easels, Etc., Etc., at- a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House PaintingTX Paperhanirmg: t HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and 1 Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhanginge, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON.



AftC&DE HOUSE. Spring; Goods. Spring* Goods. W. W. SPENGEB & CO \ 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 LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, 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. CJLOTHIMG. CliOTHlira. CIiOTHIISO MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &a SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPENOBB and CO., ARCADE HOUSE.



WALKEE'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. (o) IMPOBTANT NOTICE.



OWING to numerous requests of large owners these ramedies ha?e been redaced « to 7« 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 64 per set. No remedies , nver introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse a« 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 Christchurch „ ' MrSeisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I believe it to be a edin wri*ea:—l urn Acquainted with that medicine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in thae with all confidence to all horse owners, as the Co'ony having had great experience in beet horse remsdy in the market. America U Ssndpracthed my profession in Edwabd Corbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfae- Greenwood J< arm, tion to the pubio that no veterinary in the Southbndge, August -*, 1892 oolonies can produce testimonials of the Mr Wa.ker. Sir,-I am gad to bear testi. cures affeoted aa myßelf. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; Oneof mybeet horses be which I cave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life horse I treated reovered when taken in time, less and a bad color, and got low m condition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bots aod not want to lay him up until he became un should be given to every horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he sho*s signs or not to help mm into a stable I gave him your l"wl Z_ Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- Liuriston, Auguet 18, 1894 scribed, and in a few days he was quite t^^I^SJS^JS&SSt jia^l-ijjjldh.i.-W. You can use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. tnis as you please. Atter eeeiog they state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the — rest of my stook as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenched eight, following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14, 1894 ' tioDS, It cleaned them out thoroughly ana Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in a few days there wast wonderful change j n informing you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can highly recommend it go t f rom jj r Heaeltine, your agent, was a aDd would advise farmers to lose no time in wonderful success. I had four horses drenching their stock lest they have their seriously ill on December last. After using all horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to the remedies I could think of I was induoed be the ocly cafe and certain cure for the to try your mixture. The result was mar suffering of horses vellous, I strictly followed the directions James Lemon given and in a week the horaes were out of ——. danger and recovering rapidly I drenohed Ashburton Fork?, March 1,1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Heaeltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order I got from you proved quite a success with P. Stewabt my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, __— his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running Mr Cross. Burnham, got the Remedy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horse suffering last year; on reaching home scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he was dead. This season one took bad, also be wonld die. I heard a good deal about showing the symptoms, fie gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it and the second day after, the horse passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly Do t a j n hundreds and is doing well. after he got the last bottle he began to im nrove and by the end of a «eek was able for AfiENT FOR ASHBURTON—J Hkseltine, Saddler; Recardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made Bpecial arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to ua with despatch, dir9Cb from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL I And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREY 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.



Thomas E. Ki] worth, KNGIKEEB, tt a s EEMOV.ED ?° H 1 s n:e w Pre mi| e^s, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODB STREETS, ASHBURTON]



FISHING TAUKLhJ. 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., A3) Exceptionally Low Prices for Cash. . JOHN OJKR & C.0.. HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



A GREAT NATIONAL GRfSIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashbarton 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 SATED 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 appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save 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 cheerfully returned for any goodb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Ba, 101b fins 15s 9d, 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 Joaf 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. :'"'.'.'\ Goods deliver dby 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 - JOSEPH TAYLOE, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



S^LE. SALE. /H BE AT S A LE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES AT A. OBITS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED.



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP 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) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES' fpTOEE^DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine— the outcome of many yetra* experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing rII other Poitonoui Din. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. - vnTP wmr? (In InQProved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE FRICE - (In Oaseg of lOf 101b pft * k ' 3Q^ p^ One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A*ent«-BLAOKBURNE ft QQ , OhrUtohmroh. pistmct AGBNTB-MQes and Co., Limited, (IN LIQUIDATION. Aahbnrton and Bakaia.