ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT HUTT.

The annual meeting of ratepayers was held on May 2. There ■ was a good attend ance. The balance sheeb was read, and the Cork's report, showing iv which parts of the district the money had been expended was also read. It was decided that as the balance sheet had not been audited, adop tion of the balance shest be left till the account was audited Mr Orr asked if it was true, as he had been informed, that the Board's solicitor had advised, in the first instance, that proc* edings should be taken for diversion of storm water against Messrs J. Holmes, McMillan, Dent, and Boag. The Chairmau stated that this was incoirect; that the advice given was that to join Messrs 3. Holmes and W. McMillan as co-defen dants in the suit would be to weaken the Board's case. After some further discussion re storm water the meeting adjourned,

MOUNT SOMERS.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount SomerS Road Board was held laet Wednes day, Present-rMessrs Chapman (chairman), Herring, Hood, and Harrison. overseer's report. The overseer's report was read and con* flidired. I Monnt Pomers Tramway Koad.—The over ueer reported having agreed with Mr Harvey to reform about twenty chainß of this road at 4s per'chain, and that the work was finished; cost £4.—Agreed to, Springburn Tramway Road.—The overseer reported having let the carting of broken metal on this road at Is 6d per yard.—Agreed to. Mr B. Corney interviewed the Board, and asked for a drain to be made on the side ot the road leading to his land* Agreed to, on on condition that he clear the stamps ten feet on the lide of the drain. RATES. The collector reported having sued several for rates which had been paid into Court, except one. The collector was instructed to take out more sommoas if necessary. PIT IN MR HOODS LAND. The clerk was instructed to get the trans fer of this completed. CORBESPONDENCE. Prom the Ashburton Couaty Council, asking whether the JBoaTd would require a Copy of the valuation list. The olerk stated that he had written that a copy would be required. i'rom Messrs Fooka and Son, enclosing tracing of pit in R S. 18246— Received. Prom the Commissioner of Crown Land, reread to Messrs Hutt and Fagan's leasehold land; also agreeing to the Board's proposal for the expenditure of thirds and fourths.— Received. From the Upper Ashburton Road Board, resettlement of accounts between the two Boards.—Resolved that the clerk be ap pointed to act with the clerk of the Upper Ashburton Board to effect a settlement. TENDERS. Tenders were opened for drains near Mr Grant's, and that of 0. McWilliams was accepted at 6a 6d per chain. ACCOUNTS. The pay sheet, amounting to £38 3s 3d, was passed fsr payment, and the Board adjourned. The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Mount Somers road district was held last Wednesday. fe'efenteen ratepayers were present. Mr Chapman presided. The following balance sheet was read and con sidered :—Receipts—Rates collected, £586 lls 7d; other receipt?, £193 10s 3d ; over draft March 31, 1895, £82 5s lCd-t'Bl2 7s Bd. Expenditure—Balance March 31, 1894, £126 7s 6:1; roads and bridges, £531 18s 8d; salaries and incidental, £145 43 2d ; interest and exchange on cheques, £8 17s 4d. Mr Peache proposed that the accounts be parsed, so f*r as this meeting can do so before the public audit.—Agreed to. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and retiring members was agreed to, and the meeting adjourned.

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN 8 SATTJBDAY, MAY 4, 1896.

Printed tad published by .he Ashburton Publishing Company/Ltd »t their fteam printing office, Burnett Street Aihburton SATURDAY, May i, 1890.



Musical j [a card V MISS K. DICKINSON will be preparad to receive Pupi!s for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please address, Box 87, Ashburton. 4145 A CARD Mrs A. C, Glaridte, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. ~~~ MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will b» able to give her whole attention to her Pupila For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Axcoen, Have lock Street, or at residence, William Street, Pupils could be bowded if re ulred. 4 14 HANOFOETE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC.



Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevor ton. SECOND QUARTER Commences Aprt 17, 1896 4^ Mewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE HEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com- I- municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8,30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, A*HBURTON, Business Notice?. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, and Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 12)b and 301b bins, and by the hundredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—Sfc. Andrew's Cross (red). COAL | "MOUNT &OMERS j COAL CO^L 1 HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck : — Westerned Kail way Station, 15a per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16.s per tot), freight paid ; Meth ven, 19a 6d, freight paid. All orders musfc be accompanied by cheque or P ; O. ordpr. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. A GENT for Walter A. Wood Mower **• and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Aesuranc- Society, Limited. Office of All a nee Assu-anca 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 d. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J M. Tweed. BICY€liEg. ASHBT7RTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Vuying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up tv date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are novr offering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terma with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Danlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business. Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, j Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, ; Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, [ Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtos. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark -Aromatic Plvg Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 MRS LITTLE JOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. "PLATES AND DESIGNS of latest L Bnglish and French Work, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown In "THE QUEEN," "MYRA'S," " WBLDON'3, 1' kto.,



fe AMTMIBSS & Sons SEucaSjpti Extract There ar ■ imitations of Eucalypti" Extra ot in Ue market now, juvy.ktcts of a'uiple distiUatiun formitg ril'le resinous oils. In order that these crude oi's infiy not be teken, Ocn Pork Volatile Eucalypti Extract, hluc 1 ' is recofrnhed by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly onre origin, as their information for*ar<'ed to us through the Consul s»t Melbourne, March 2, 1878 we sf-te : - Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tho Universities at Bonn and Griefswal' 1, Prussia, an-.i reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parnweology, at Bon, t.jd Professor Br Mo?ler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a"ida, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qn .lities [aroper to the plant according to ijiaso authorities, and according to Pro fe:sor Dr Li ter of England, and to Dra Bauer Sit-Intire, Wood, Hazard, »tc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only on >» hiob poss^sse™ th« proper t'ucMiMutic val-ie. Sandkb ife Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h ye, when used as me-Hcine, no therapeutic ellect and nre absndoDed as au internal medicßJient. Thwe so called Fttealypti Kxtraets which may have received d .rt.uicti<>i.i at 1 .xbU>itione as 2'imni^rcit'l articles ire used for mechanical pur poses are only divccrmblo :— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our pn duct, the only genuine Kucalypti Extracts de volopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rosuced in specific density through the presence of i-.cida By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of rosins and terinat<s. If these crude oilM, bo called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theriii, internal iufammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety alweya ask for Sakdkb and son's EtJCAMrrTr Extbaot and eet the old, well-tos'ed and reliable preparation.—Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDR ANB SON'S



FILLu Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, # DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. Tlio delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves Immediately on reaching the stom iicli, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best in the world. AVER'S FILLS, Made by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,Lowell,Mass.,U.S.A. HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expjsjtjong. 0 rfk (Jtfjr™ Tinware of cheap imitations. .Tlie name -Ayer's I'ills —ia blown in Uio gUvss of each of our bottles. MRS 'ADAMS, while (hanking her many friends and customers', begs to inform them that tho Misses Aimms have taken the late fai cy rcposi ory a? a DRESSMAKING AND '■ KNITHKG ESTABLISBMti'NT. MRS iDAMS at£ll retains the Aj»e»-cy. fov Wdgel'fl Paper Pft'temp, and Dye Woika, aud Registry Office for Servants. JSAUiNDURS' BUILDINGS. 4 177 \*y ANx'JED, Jiverybody to use Titan *" Soap, greatest tnarvol of tho age, $L, Solo Agenk,



c the horse's friend Pages No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Pprains, Bruises, Swellings or Hard Callus Lamps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure tor pores on back or »"ou«dera or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, lo be used for Kneu maism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one puce, Zs 6dper bottle NO.NE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wHhtogive notice to, the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, {storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Fage s UiJ, they can be had of any of the following Agents. Each bottle beirs my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with tach bottle. Agents for fgges J£*V~~ Reoardua Henry, Saddler, East Street jJ. Thomas, Havelock Street ; *. Jft. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, Mr D. Millar, Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. sole maker and proprietor, F. W: PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, N.Z.



PAGE'S f^s OILS TRADE WjHHI MARK SURE cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind In horaeß and cows. PAGE'S NO 2. HOKSE OILS. . Sure cure for open sores on horses' backs or shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds on horses. PAGE'S Rhuematlc Oils—Roematism, lumbago, stiff joints,) sore throats, braises, sprains, gcufc, chopped 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 Ashburton—Messrs H. Zander, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, East Street; Heseltine 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. lt?%. The Original maker and Proprietor, W. C P4GE, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. 4 1



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. BLBEATH AND GO ASRBURTON.



— IMPORTANT.— rpi-IE 0 ORNEK—Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day J- prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d por yd HEA.VY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors la lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY DEPARTMENT - We are now showing tho Newest Styles in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and unfcrimmed, Corsets, Undeiclothing, etc. BLANKETS. "~~ BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suifcs at Astonishingly IJow Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Qvercoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE 10 ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. C O LLIER THE "CORNER."



SPECIAL REDVCTIONS FOR' A MONTH FOR CASH ONLTf. H- M»"JONES r~T AS determined to further reduce hia large and varied stock of Books, Stationery, |~T and Fancy Goods. China, Glass, and plated ware, by eellins; as LOW-ST PRICES for CASH. School Books—At published prices. Novels—At published prioea. Prize and Reward Bookß—At published prices. Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works _ AT PUBLISHED PRICES. STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. THE ASHBURTON Is AND 6d BOXES OP STUIONERY. Specially imported from the noanufact urer, London. Exceptions! value. PJain commercial and fancy Stationery. Fancy Goods, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Purses, Wallet*, Scrap and Postage Starap Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Church Praise, Oatholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. New Stock. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles on Easy Terms. Cycle Extras. h. M- .) ones. SHEARMAN BKQS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. (^\ UNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requisites at V 7 exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GUNS before buying elsewhere. We have just landed a consignment of that well known "LIGHT OF THE AGE KEROSENE, 160° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch pnce CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND BRUSHWARE NSPEOTION INVITED. AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAP Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE-



isnoH 3ma 3hi XV acnai hhj; ki euitva isaa ara saAiaoaa auoiHaia •sauo ava hoj: avj 01 sHftwoisno aooo on 'sxa&a a?a os. xiaano ok asnoH aiwa an aas Tim qoa 'aavoav io hkjsihoo any laanis cihwokvx Qjeq sauai 30 uoi^itioob oq? 40 300 IS QIC ou 'HSITAXS a&V MHK SI SOOiS HSaOH 31113 3Hi •sg uaea no£ asAOH 3X113 HHI !}« punod v puads noi jj 'pauiee Be si paA^s sg '/raouooa oi» 90B|d 9q^ SI USiIOH ama SHX "oun^ioi o% ioohs^ooj aq^ si Xcaoaooe f jpflq eraoo 0^ no^ saonpui %tmb 9qx 'spoo^ asilOH 3£113 9tW H 9S S80»J 91IX asnoH mm in •>°d: vrcvHxsnv ra«a saooo avaHO 'samp QAiseaadop esaq) vi s^2pod ano^C qms o;» saoiHJ ALOI PUB B3IAIS aNHaOffaaH fasaoE anna hhx Axnvioads v AaaNiniH •saoina aNHnoaian xv okihxoto asv AHaavna •sfsnoH ariia uhj »• aavax 9in nJ ?S9a BOAjeeop^esnoH en[g ©q^ ;aq 'Bseoons puvoitaoo 0} bj^joiu uj qou ijj; •HBOOon3 03[ii speeoons 3u|q;jojj issaoons issaoons issaoons 'iaoeaaAa ox aa xsnw xaaj^aci m iivi aHwL •saaH^vj anx ox sooa v xa aiooM XV3HAV NI 3SIH V WINTER gEASOST, 1895. f^er/ Department Now Full. NOVELTIES IN DEESSES, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MANTLES, JACKETS, AND MACINTOSHES, MILLINERY AND UNDEKOLOTHING. BEST VALUE PROCURABLE m BLANKETS AND FLANNELS, FLANNELLETTIS AND SHIRTINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES SPECIAL. . ■ 5 Oases Women's Slippers, Is 3d to Is 6d 4 Cases Women's and Children's Boots 43 Boxes of Velveteens from Is 6d 14 Pieces, " New Designs " in Oilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL & TURNER-



Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been marie in THIS CITY, that wiil bring JOT to the INHABITANTS. WE -TOR- _ J. MHILLOK, wmm (Late Bishop.) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store. WArn WHO has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than HOT than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has junt bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW AQ MAY GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER ** MAY. THAN EVER FQR OASH * SURE QMATT NOTE A FEW LINES. I SMALL - ' ' j^3 Men's Bluchers, from 4a lid; women's slippers, Is 6d; children's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' sohool boots 10-3,4s YOU PKUJUIa nd • women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoes, 7s 6d; men's ten shoes, 7s 6d; women's slippers, 3s, oosb WASTB 4s; women's ES, usual price 10b 6d now 7s 6d % girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6d; maids' best kid boots 10s, now 6s; vnn men's boots 12s 6d, >ow 8s Bd. IUU QUICK STACKS OF OTHER LINEB AT THIS SAM« * CUTTING PRICES. WANf. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—All repairs left in our ohaige will be ne»ily»ad promptly executed. NOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, : ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



GUARANTEE. William Sparrow /J.UARANTEES to give the Best Quality Tweeds and Coatings that money can v* procure at the following prices :— BEST QUALITY TWEED SAC SUIT ... £3 15e BEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS £1 2s 6d BE T QUALITY ROUGH SERGE SAO BUIT ... £3 15s BEST QUALITY WILSON'S BANNOCKBUKN SAO SUIT £3 16s BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAO SUIT ... £3 lfc 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \9A with BEST TROUSERING J ** Remember these Prices are for High Claw %orkmuuhip. • No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STBEEfT. £&* N. B.—l have not imported any new and Improved Botch Making Machinery into the Trade. HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? 'PHIS question is of fen asked by the thrifty housewife. THE REPLY IS by shopping for Groceries, Bread, Cake, Crockery, Tinware, Brushware, etc., at JOSEPH TAYLOR'S, East Street. By the CASH System you can save 25 per cent. No bad debts. Clerks, of Booking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Beat Auckland Sugar, No. 1 quality in 701b bags Best Auckland Syrup In tins of 21b, 41b, 71b, 141b, 561b Best black Horse Salt in cwt bags, or smaller quantities Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir'g Oat- Meal, this Season's, In 251b bags Thomas' and RolHtt's Flour, in 251b, 501b, 1001b, 2001b bags 150 per oent. Test Kerosene. The Best Bread in Ashburton 5d per Loaf, Block Cake, currant aad plain, 6d per lb, Cakes, Pastry, Buns and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice, —just Tmpoeted— English Vinegar, 6d per bottle English Sauce, 4£d per bottle Bebt Tomato Sauce, in pints, 8d per bottle JOSEPH TAYLOR, GROCERY AND BREAD STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT IN Order to meet tho times we have openod a New Department, and with the - latest improved machinery and skilled labor, we have effect«$ r4he following REDUCTIONS in prices. • ■' Xt' NEW \ Men's Fashionable All wool Tweed or Serge Salt* to measure, DEPARTMENT, f - 478 6d,»5ii,«78 6J, BQb, (Mb, Stfij^6a,«os. H. S. \ Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Sttits to mewrare, DEPARTMENT. J (Hand Sewbfc 77« 6d, 82i8d, efotarlOOs. SflH* The prices quoted are in both departments for the same qoallrjr roltliup. fc3^*» The reductions of 17s 6d to 20s per suit; In the New Department repre* sent the difference in the coat of labor and extras. Our long established reputation is a sufficient guarantee for FIT, QUALITY, nd WORKMANSHIP in both Departments. The Largest Stock of Tailoring Gtoods in the District to ehooM from. craigheadTbebryman THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON 4 31