THE ABHBOK'iON GUAKDIAN: MONDAY, FEBBTJARY 11, 1895.

Printed Mid published by the Ashburton, Publishing Company, Ltd, at their ftesm printing office. Burnett Street Aahburton jMOTDAY, February H, 1895



Pumie. Ty ot ices. THE PALATINE INSURANCE , COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR A! BERT ROBERTS, of West s'reer, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHOR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 ______________ TTAVING purchased the sole right to JCjL manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT MILS BUCKET , AXnD SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN OER & CO., AS ASB BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 146 Geraldine. TTTANTED, FAT OR TALLOW FOR BROOKE'S T3ERFEOT QHEEP TV P JTerfect Dheep JLyiP PRICES AT FACTORY—I£<I per pound for kidney fat, Ifd for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 75?, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurch trial. And the price is 55s for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with little's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine Owing to th 9 permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all t here is t f it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lou3y sheep In these hard tiroes, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by 0. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and his Employees. DIP AfJENTS—Messes D. Thomas, H. Zaneeb, an I J. Obr & Co. "isXTEACTED HONEyT" PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, nnd is the best sample his Apiary haa yielded since its establi-hment seven years ago. Sold in 12ib and 301b tins. And by the hnndreriwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 32 171 ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTN DRILL 0. (\Q. !• lL UNDRILL & liO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Thosa having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picturo Frame making, which enables ua to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifect Corners, etc. —Please Notb the Address— T. H. U"»«ll&C*. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERER?, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancked Street, (Next to Builr 1 ing Society's Office DOLLAR CIGARETTES. 3d.— No holders or photos— Resry Zander, wholesale agent. -.Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the systeir. of all impure blood, cure indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache: remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large bo 68; iwo boxey, 10?, pool. Tree. J. W. Clayton Box 234 Dv din Rheumatism. —Dr E. Gordon's remedy EVjsr FAILS in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Boy 234, Dunedin. ON THE SAFESIM ■i— — «fc i m This account Bhows that its owner is on , the Safe side. There are tens of thousands of people in Australasia to-day on the Bide of Warner's Safe Cures. They know that * Warner's Safe Remedies are made and aold on honor —they know that Warner's Safe ( Cure is recognised in five continents as the proven specific for Bright's Disease, Liver and Kidney Trouble, and Malaria. Warner's Safe Pills, Safe Rheumatic Cure, Safe Diabetes Cure, and Safe Nervine are in fallible curatives of the diseases to which they particularly apply. Are vop on the S&{« side ? You oap't be safa ualssg voaut d



Musical i PIANO. MISS FRIEDLANDER will Resume 'reaching at; her Resi dence, Tancred street, on MONDAY. January 28, 1895. 1 137 ilcvcllyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. | PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THF. New Term will commence Januaiy 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Plxamination. London. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of t,he Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A SH BURTON. A CARD Mrs A. C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. MR HOKACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fhxnington, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL "OP MUSIC, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR TEE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. Owing to the large amount now owing for subscriptions to the Mail and Guabdian, we are compelled to press for payment, and have'to notify that we shall take immediate steps to recover all suo scriptions that are more than one year overdue Drawing- & Painting Classes. Mr WH. Tail ARTIST, C.S.A. HAS 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 Mv W. H. Collins. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class will be held ub Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106 BICITCIiKS. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BFFORE TRuying 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. I We would also call attention to the j fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guna, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Buenett Street, Ashburton. " ESTABLISHED 1873! Saddlery and Harness. Itecardus Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried oa for a num ber of years past by the late William Andebscms, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BEST CLASS OP 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 , , . ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving' of 35 per r«nt. on Tour Coal Bill. HAVE APPOINTED JAMWS ELLIOTT. COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds steiling will be given to any person or persona giv'ng such Information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. ( November 12, 1804. U 70



W. EL COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETOBS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, dirsct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD GOAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL \ WhSTPORT COAL I And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREtf VALLEY COAL | CARDIFi COAL TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER / Bailding Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and I Matoh-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 Liraes. ROBERT MURRAY PEACTIOAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK TT AVING decided to dispose of my business, 1 am still offering the whole 0 MY VALUABLE STOCK OF 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 LEVEE WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVEB HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from la 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTION » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s t;> 15s, BEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED „ ... 5s MAINSPRINGS 4a 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from ... 2s All ftoods A Work Owe uranteed. G. L. BEATH AND CO.'S Great Summer SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY,' JANUARY 26, QBE W.I N D O;W.S A|NflD DO 0 RiS F O|R- fill 10 B i 'C. L. BEATH AND GO. TANORED STREET. Thomas E. Kilworth, BH6IIEEK, J[ AS EEMOVED tTo his n_e vv peemi ; e.s, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KKUMODE STREETS, ASE'BUBTON



T>. B. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ABOADE, AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWER SIDE DELIVERIES, or Peas, Clever, etc. Mowers, Rakes, Knife Grinders, Twine, Oil. Extras day and nighfc throughout harvest. PKicE of * Alliance Asturanoe Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. Tradesmen's Books Kept, Debts Collected. B. B. BBSTELL, AEOADE. C: THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. Page's Horse's Friend. NO, 1 & NO. 2 HOESE OILS. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. I BEG TO NOTIFY that I am the SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR of the above Oils. I alone discovered the recipe in the year 1890, and commenced the manufacture about that time. My advertisement in 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 Agent 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 I be thought 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 ot my Oils. Can Mr W. 0. Page do this 1 Beware of spurious imitations. The trenmne Oils have the above trade mark on each wrapper. All others are imitations. F. W. PA^£, Cbertsey, SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR. Aahburton Agenta.—R Hemry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street. JOHN _WILSON. AX TI ST'S STt E E lALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply j chers, Foreign Canvas Seleco Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Aetist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at- a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- [ Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhan^mg. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and 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 Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON. AKC4DE HOUSE, Spring Goods. Spring Goods, W. W. SPEiMCEB & 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- B00T& BOOTS NEWg BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLornii[(iS ciiOTHiira. ci.oTHi]ir«. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPENCER and CO., UOADE HOUSE.



FISHING TACKLE. TTAVING decided to give up this Branch of our Business we will, in order XI to clear, OFFER THE BALANCE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MINNOW AND FLY BODS GAFFS, GAFF HOOKS WADERS, WINCHES LINES, HOOKS •ARTIFICIAL BAITS FLIES, ETC., ETC., AT Exceptionally JLow Prices for Cash. JOHN OKR & CO. EARDWAEE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



MEDLANDER BROS. BEG TO|ADVISE,.THE SHEEP OWNEKS AND OTHERS OF THE ASHB.URTON DISTRICT [that we have been APPOINTED AGENTS FOJR THE SALE" OF COOPERS CELEBRATED DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO FOR THE DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIPPING PREMISES, inrmlrA S*1 **1*011 of fche basinesf» we have made arrangements with MX M. iiBL»JM.Ai:iVJfi, and can rely npon his giving every attention and satisfaction to thoae who may entrost us with dipping their sheep. . -. FRIEDLANDER BROS- A GREAT NATIONAL GRfSIS, raHE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashbarton for good and A 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 ium of money that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, 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. i We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. SXSFmIHS OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AKD JUDGING S?st^? EMSELVES> gave intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH " lAY LOR, (jrocer and Baker, Eaab Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b tins 15a 9d, 3ibs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied ' of the best quality at Lowesst 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. ■ 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 TAYLOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



SALE. SALE. P!|r;e:a r sale of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES AT A. OKR'S OK 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 Sheepjin N.Z, alone. PRICE (in casks) 6s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES^ POWDER^ DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing »U other Poisonous Dips, gSales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market: wnT^ M-Rir^FT <In ImProved Iro* Kegs) 60s per cwt JSU I & £> RIUJI — (In Oases of 10| 101b packets x g Os per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief AffentS-BJLACKBURNE & 00 , Ohrtttohtuoh. disteiot AQENTB-MHes and Co., Limited, (IN LIQUIDATION. Ashbnrton and Rakala.