THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1895.

Printed hxxd published b> .he Ashburtoa Publishing Company, Ltd, at t.hr-= etesm printing office, Burnett Street Aahburton MONDAY, March 18, 1896.



Musical j THE VIOLIN, MISS BESSIE* SIMMONDB, Teacher of i.he Violin, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ■ ASHBTJBTOH- _ MR HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OP VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fbmington, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hindß daring the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL ~OV MUSI 0, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGRNT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12142 A CABD Mrs A, G, ClaridUe, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TEFMS ON APPLICATION. JLlewcllyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONS FFIHE New Term will commence A January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. "Public Notices. B. B. BESTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com- Sany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance oeiety. Limited. Office of All ance Aseuranc3 Company- Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected COAL | MOUNT SOMERS | COaL COAL I HOUSWKOLD | COAL COAL. THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton track : — Westerfield Railway Station, 15s por ton, freisht paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight piid. All orders roust bo accompanied by eheqae or P. O. order GEORGE PARK, 3 83 Mount Somers ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancbed Stkbet. T IT TT NDRILL &r f lO li O. Undrill & Uo.^ 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. having Pictures Framed would da well in inspecting our Stock. We have a lso just imporfrd one of ihe latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to imke Frames at a very low price, and ensures peiftct Corners, etc. —Please Note the Addkess— T. H. UKDRILL & CO-' CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanceed Street, (Next to Building Society's Offica AUSTRALIA* j MUTUAL PROVIDENT ►SOCIET New Zealand Branch Head Office, Custoinbonsu-quay, Wellington! Local Board ol Directors '. Ihe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.CX, M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (T>epnty Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq TheHon Edward Bichardson, C.M.G., M.L.i. John Duncan, Bsq Medfca^ Officer: SiO.E Anson,M,D.,M.R,C.S. (England) rB OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Atjstkaiian Life Office, *nd th*. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS BVKRY YEAB Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society.ls of the most Stringent Character, and entires a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that bold by any other office In the AuHtrnlagiun Coloniea. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,0011,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Steblino ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000 (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .« 110.53S 6am. Assured £39.883.07) Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,W,iU \ BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding OASB Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* lor la«t FIVE veari, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beveraiontry Bonnie* exceeding FOUR MILLIONB ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And b scare a BONUS EVERY -SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Chrißtchurch District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDEK, it cal Broker Aehburton



Public Notioes ' SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Pl ng Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 29 IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital ... ... £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, ot West s' reef, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Ohrlstchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN ORR & 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, Geraldine. Public Dips. HINDS, ASHBURTON, CHERTSEY. BPOOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP is now being used at the HIWDS PDBLIC DIP ON . j MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AISD j FRIDAYS. i MR GEORGE HARRIS IN CHARGE. AT THE ASHBURTON DIP Railway Reserve, opposite Saleyards. MR PETER WILLIAMS IN CHARGE, Residence, coner Town Belt, opposite Gasworks. CHERTSEY SALEYARDS DIP. MR JOHN DOWNIE IN CHARGE. 3*B j BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Tuying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm'd New Sleek of up to date Huaibeis, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are mm offering the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyrea in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact thab 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, Buknett Street, Ashburtox. 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 Sr.ven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, And by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand —St. Andrew's Crosa (red). ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. iarinur of ** l»«*r rent, on Your Coal JIHI. HWE APPOINTED JA.MICH ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal^ does not sparkle and burns with a flame. Note tho Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock. DRAWING AND PAINTING CLARES. Mr W~H. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. (^LASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESD^ V, WEDN EST? AY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In the above Subjects. A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public cchool. For card of terms, apply to Mr W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Mb H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing and Perspective. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the »ge,



FRIEDLANDELI BROS., AUOTIONEEBS COMMISSION AGENTS, <fc GRAIN MERCHANTS IT7EARE CASH BUYERS, AT PULLMARKET VALUES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we '[are able to give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ; sampling being effected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local firm. CORNSAOKS AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYIKS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES OF RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean thane Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harris Reapera and Binders and Farm Implements , Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, limited Cooper's Sheep Dip; Crown Sheep Dip. FBIEDLANDER BROS- W* H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at a heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, &c, 6Jd yard, formerly^ls" A line of Striped Flannelettes 4|d yard, usually 7-|d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth^s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4|d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d. and many other bargains. ■ i THE "CO RATE R," ~:' " j * A A A A IMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 1 M&T \ A A \ A x A 'I A A A TTTTTTTXTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTTT A A - A A IJS Bales ex Ruapehu. MKST AUTOMN" SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize TADIES' JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS A FEW CHOICE DRESSES. MITCHELL & TURNER, Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED^FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO OHRISTCHUROH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THFIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW XI"AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. ■*-*• both to buyer and aeller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :— First Claas Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 55a, former price 70s First Class „ ... .. 603, former price 75a First Class „ ... .. 655, former price 80a JfiMtClaes „ ... ... 70a, former prise 853 Best Quality Tweel money can procure ... 75a, former pries'9oj No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. .... .. £3 12« 6d| " Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering  £4 0a 0d Remember these Prices are for First Class "Workmanship. FIT aND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLI AM ™H P A R RO W. EAST STREET. -N.Bj—As tbesejprices may be copied by other Firms, please caller send for samples and compare qualities.



THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Bruises, Swe lings or Hard Callus Lumps. PAGE'S No 2 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Pores on Back or Shoulders or any kind of Out or Brc ken Wound. PAGE'S RHEUMATIC OILS. To be used for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All One Price, 2s 6d Pbr Bottle. XT NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. Agents for Pace's ("His:—Recardus Henry, East Street; J. Thomae, Havelock Street: F. E. White, Chemist, East Street. Agents wanted. TBSTIMONIA L- To F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. Sir,—l wißh to testify to the great benefits derived from using yonr Hor<>e Oils last year. My horse was badly lamed by a fall. I tried alLkinds of different embrocations for it, It was not fit for use for five months. This year it met with a similar kind of accident, and I pot one bottle of your Horse Oils, and my horse was fit for use in a week's time. And I have recommended it to others, who have also proved its splendid healing qualities.—Peter Chalmers. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W. PAf»D, Chertsey, CANTERBURY, N.Z _ Thomas E. Kilworth,- ENGINEER, IT AS REMOVED to his NEW PR Ell I ES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KEBMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBEET MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVI}SrG 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 MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Aahburtan 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 LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s 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 wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from Sis to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS , ... .„ 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All Goods X Work Guaranteed.



WALKEE'S BOTFLY EEIEDY. IMPORTANT NOTICE. OWING- to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been redacad to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6i per set. .No remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as 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 Chris church MrSeisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dan- work hearty and well 1 bolieve it to be a edia, writes:—l am acquainted with that niedioine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in thae with all confidence to all hone owners, as the Colony, having had great experience in best horse remedy in the market. America U S and practiced my profession in Edwabd Cobbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac- Greenwood Farm, tion to tbe pubic that no veterinary in the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 colonies can produoe testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear teeti* cureß affected aa myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, tbe same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be which I gave Mr B Watker, and every came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life horse I treated rccvered when taken in time, less and a bad co!or, ahd got low in condition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are tbe Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bots and 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 bad whether he shows signs or not to help him info a stable I gave him your —- Remedies, arsd tno treatment you pre. Lauriston, Auguat 18, 1894 scribed, and in a few days be wee quite Mr Heeeltine,—Sir, I ihink it is only ri^ht J better, and new at his work, hea:ty and well that I should teli you and my neighboring I quite believe, had I not; given him your farmers that lam thoroughly satisfied with Remedies, he would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After seeing the state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the reßt of my Btock as they all looked bad, I s«» B M a w.» m drenched eight, following carefully the direc- WakanniAnril fl iiuu lions, Itoleaned them out thoroughly and Mp Wft , kei , n Pft rSir Th» i 94 in a few days there was a wonderful change  if,™?! ,e" f hf>"7i t fß fl eai? lßaßUr? for the better I oan highly recommend it St fSTffr BiX?™™,^ tolxture x and would edvise farmers to km* no time in w o n dSSl IuSS I h T' 1 **" ' drenching their stock lest they have their ™£Zsl "{n nTiXmWi«? a£ ? orße,! horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to £?Si L t ™S?S- It ¥ U- 81? g bIJ wflenng of horses 11008 r Btriotly , ol3owed the direotioDß JAMES XiEMON given and in a week the horees were out of A«hhu»ton Forkß Mwch I IRQ 4 danger and recovering rapidly I drenched ■--iiSSB'SSSi: gsr2*3^-"^ I got from you proved quite a success with p q T _ TO ._, my dying horse. He was ailing for coma daya, _____ * OXBWARI *SX ft WTSLiC*JTUST! KiwKpSat prove and by the end of a week was able for I AGENT FOR ASHBURTON-J Heseltine, Saddler ,• Reoardcs Henry, Saddler MANOTAOTUHBR-BOBKRIJ WALKER, CaU R tw y e> Wooitoi



.Ay-G&DE . HOLTSFI. Spring* Goods. Spring Goods. W. W. SPENCFR & CO. 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 NSW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather/ Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all deßcriptioni ClfOTHlffe. CIjOTHIMG}. CLOTHING MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, <fee SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPEJMOEB and CO., ARCADE HOUSE. A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS. THE high prices that hare hitherto been charged In Ashbarron for good tnd 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 che vast sum of money that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, whose syitttdfa 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 ask the public of Ashburton and district ta show their S eSmi onrmfitllodof doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. £™ Pi£™? O™ PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Pave intermediate profitß by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money c eerfully returned for any goodb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2jd, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b 'males 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 6s 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 prioes 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, eta,'entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAILOR, OLD-ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR We Have Jus-t Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Macbiti 8 Scgab TjIINEST MEW pURRANTS, yALENCIA RAISINS o OULTANAS These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop, WE have also to hand, pers.s. R%ngitara, 6 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOU3TACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS. TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., *AY™"* t Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED] AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs, Customers waited upon for^Orders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. SHEARMAN BkOS, MARKET HOUSE-



USS: 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 lOO.gallon* Dip ""■f" It;'";j?'''' l ' -^ ™'''""''''"r^'?^*?:PJfv^'^^'':"'"'"' "' LITTLES' POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine-the outcome of many y«»i»' exaerienofl Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing »ll other Poisonous Dine Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced NOTE FBICE-^&nVmMgo^^ One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief AflT^ntW-B^AOKBURNB * QO, Ghrhtehwoh. disteict agent J3. w. Haumer, ASHBUKTON.