The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XTIJ. NO. 3895

Ashbubtoiv: Wednesday, May 37, . 1896.

PRICE J, oss a PENNY



_ uus ijeaj) Notices. PERMANENT BUILDING AND ' IfcVBS'IMENT SOCIETY. 4 D V a a i; X 8 of £26 and upwards i made on . . -. .; ■ * FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current rates. Fnrthar particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, ...... Manager JAWES ELLIOTT, COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK— NEWCASTLE, WEStPORT, BRUNNER NOTS, MOUNT SOMERB AND ALLANDALE COALS ; COKE. Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES I WISH to direct attention specially to the" 'f- CELEBRA.TJB3D Allandale 3Coal, Which has held Its oyrn against all fhe lignites m the market. It is Screened, it boms with a flame to & dean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native Coal to be had. TRY IT. Wanted second hand bagß m any quantity! jMiyi&s itLipirr; SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite David Thomas, Grain Store AFTHRSOOS TEA. "Q AVING ACQUIRTLD the Business •*-*• lately conducted by Mr F. S. Jeffries, Coleman'e Buildiugs, I have pleasure m announcing tbat A FIRST-CLASS REFRESHMENT ROOM has beon added, which is under the supervision of a Lady Attendant;. ■* Patrons may therefore rely on xeoeiving every attention. Please note adrfroa* — H. DIGGLB Oolemai/s Buildings, E?»sc Street. 3 gig DENTISTKY. PAINLESS EXTRACTIO» OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for^adminlstration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed the premises. Satisfaction Guabantbbd. .-. 6.-F. pbpDS v SURGEON DENTIST, Bubnbti Street, Ashbubtok 9 E. OWEN COX- |- AM A CASH PURCHASER OB PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to commnnicate with me. XIBEKAL OASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK I am bow making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS 0P WOOL* Correspondence solicited. E-OWEN COX. TattersalFs 9 75 OHBISTOHUROH P^LM AND JOKO ?EAS INDIAN AND CEYLO& OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brana, t noted for producing 200 large l«a Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m oar empties. ' Imitation is sinoereßt flattery, ' but the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM ! JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchuroh . 9 68 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers and jjfowe*< by using infe'riorfLubricating Oils, whic* tire your horses and clog the Machines, when yon can obtain a true Lubricant ike ViiVftLISK which has been thoroughly tested all ovei he world and pronounced Unequalled! Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWAKD REECE & SONS OBRISTOHUROH



alWiHMOJfcUfi' PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN 1 8 NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS For fall particulars, apply to the matron, • Strathmoeb Hospital, WO -/hrjptchnroh. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BP-AKli MANUfAOTUBED IBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF THE TEA OF THB AGtfF Saxon Teal Saxon Tea, mRY TT, j£KV Yo£ [WILL HAVE 3SO OTHER. \ ■•■•■/••■ SAXON TEA, ■■• • . i SAXON TEA, Professor JBjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality OCTAVIUS DIGBY, T"N Thanking the Inhabit ants of Ash- _i_ barton and surrounding districts for the very liberal patronage already extended to him, wishes to inform them that he is still prepared to Sell M^at and Small Goods, of the Very Best Quality, at the undermentioned prices FOR CASH=- Strtoin of Beef, from .... 4£d per lb Prime Bibs of Beef, from 4d per lb Boasts of Beef 31 per lb Beefsteak ... 411 to 6d Corned Beef, from ... 2sd perlb Sides of Mutton 2i per lb Hindquarters of Mutton ... 2£d per lb Fore quarters 2d perlb Legs of Mutton ... ... 3c 1 per lb Shoulders of Mutton ... 2&d per lb Loins of Mutton ... ... 2§d per lb Prime Sausages ... ... 4d per lb Dairy fed Pork ... ... 4d perlb Quality, Cleanliness, *nd Civility Guaranteed. OGTAVIOS DIGBY. 3 23 THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashbnrton ! " 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS FrMAKEia, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray 8 ) Second Term will begin Tuesaay, May 26, 1806 VACANCIES m each of the above. Terms on application. A CARD MRS A. O."~CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET^ AS HBDRTON. TKRMS* ON APPLICATION. PIANOFOUTE, AMEBICAN OKGANj AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, jC| AS resumed teaching as under— Monday — Havelock street j Toes- day — Rakaia ; Wednesday — Saunders Buildings ; Thursday— Saunders Build- ings (Theory Class) ; Friday— Havelock street ; Saturday— Saunders Buildings Havelock street, Ashburton, PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.O.S.M. (Local Representative of London College of Music). THE Firsfc Term of the Year will com- commence MONDAY the 27th inst IMB OWEN will be m attendance at his Musio Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to g ake professional ttrrangemente,



BHEABMAN" BROS., MARKET HOURE. "Dear Maggie, yon will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That mack which you bay at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tern, And the dootors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all ahe'fc entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent 7ea, " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father ia getting ao free And your system is wrecked to the core j Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me iv drinking Agents, j To be oareiul of poisonoua blends And our pledge we alt three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger Thit from now till the end of existence Which the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend 7ta" \ Shearman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God blesß them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved ub from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BHQ&> MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTBAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan ; DAVID THOMAS, (Late Mafson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, l ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ash burton Alternately! Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc./on Fridays ] Sales A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT POEr Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Barcock as my Agent m tbe Rakaia district * DAVID THOMAS, Ashburlon ; GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE- TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTON » John Orr and Co. WE HAVE A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SOOTT BROS. CELEBRATED RANGES In Stock, which we are Selling ab Chrißtohuroh Prices,?and Invite Inspection WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A PULL LINE IN REGISTER GRATES (Plain and Tiled), HEATING & COOKING STOVES, KEROSENE STOVES, FENDEKS, FIREIRONS, ENAMELLED WOOD MANTLEPIECES, LAMPS, Etc., JOHN ORR & CO., IRONMONGERS & IMPORTERS. WarehoKiseman's Clearing Sale. QALE OP THE STOCK OP LATE H. OLNEY, CHRISTOHUROH. W. H. COLLIER, HAS BOUGHT FROM THE ABOVE ESTATE A line of YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 6s 6d upwards, worth double. Men's OARDIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8s 6d. | Black OSTRICH TIPS 4|d, worth Is each. A line new black bead DRESS TRIMMINGS 8d to 6d, worth double Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MITTS 4£d pair. White embroidered COLLARETTES for children 3d each, formerly la. Children's Woollen Is 6d each, about half-price. Sale US o w On. "THE CORNER.'



iNELSON/iSJ [PURE INDIANCHIN^ECPfI^iiISIj lliii^H%i II 1 WuwiwJixl untArLOl nUuoc rUnNISHER IJBr^^ . -^ " —^H» o /COMPLETE .FURNISHINGS FOR COLOMBO STRERT & CATHEDRAL SQUtf RE, CHRISTOIIUBiOH .. A. Marshall Manager. -!iiia!Sliliill!ililiiiiiH i^ANDELLS AND PON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), "HI CYCLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and a - / Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As we have a large Stock on hand, we have determined to give our Patrons the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelve oTr Bikefrbm n nee a cc ***** machin6> Uis to y° ur ad^a n * a S e to purchase LOCAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatic Tyresjsonverted into Dunlops (Detachable) «ÜBfS.-TO SPOETSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-Btoc"k is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IX your Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A LARGE STOCK OF. FITTINGS IN STOCK. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. LANDELLS*~AND SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club.) IT IS A FACT!!! THAT FOB WEAB, FIT, AND VALTJE, McDonald and McDiarmid's CASH BOOT SHOP IS UNRIVALLED. Thousands of Pairs to Select from, and being straight from the Manufacturer and Importer to the Customer, all middle profits are avoided. ANY DESCRIPTION OF BOOTS AMD SHOES MADE TO ORDER Ar LOWEST PRICES QALL AND INSPECT WINTER STOCK NOW OPENING AT THE CASH BOOT SHOP, BAST STREET J. NICHOLAS, Manager WHEAT. WHEAT. "^y E ARE PROMPT OAgSH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are alao:prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acoounfc m oar New Grain Stores ™ 11 , ,»« otreeb, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full alzetfOornsacks and Twine Supplied afc LOWEST CURRENT RATES KollitfTlfc Co , CANTERBUEY FLOUR MILLS, Owiobs and Stores: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 159



THE " " •— -' THB davis sb™ maohinb. SouAM!(rawßNßwZMlAro . NEW DAVIS ISrZ'^F^ SSS*- MI NSO N & CO , America haa received a very fifreat impetus V^V I by the remarkable auooesa they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very fan- VERTICAL FBBD OO^MBO B,.. OHKISIOHTJROH; xixw yj d recognition they well merited— Spiouii AWABDg, The firat coaaignmentß of theaa teteafc improved maohinea reaohed this colony by the lonic a month Bince, and „_.__.-.__ _, * he Agenta Mbssbs MINSON & CO., aav SEWING MACHINE. Kff m t PP r dl At the Antwerp PER Oft «Tfc W EEK.



"DROFESSOR LOISETTE'S MEMORY -L SYSTEM. In response to numerous requestß from all seotiona of NeW Zealand that I should at) once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Book Syßtem, and at the prioe of One Pound Pour Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P.- R, Dix, of Codmbes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro- vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 05 A. LOISETTE. LONGBEAOH COACH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Janu- ary 2, the Longbeach Coach will start) from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooftohmant By By Special i|^| Special Appointment. -"fSsFQaSsfih Appointment, Patronised by LADY GLASGOW. A. BOBEKTSON & CO., DYEBS AND CLEANERS CHRISTCHUROtf, BEG to announce to the Inhabitants of ABhburton County 'that MRS' ALCORN, of Havelock street, has kindly conpented to act as their Local Agent and all Orders left with her will be Promptly attended to. Awarded Silver and Bronze Medale and First-class Exhibition Certificates at Nelson, Dunedin, Sydney and Melbourne Branches m Nelson, Wellington and Ohrietchuroh. 14 Hanmer & Grares WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public ; generally m the Ashburton County, that we have m Stock > ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder : Twine, Corn sacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine , Branding ' Oils m Blue, Red, <fc Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt. English Superphosphates, Bo n c Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. We shall be represented at the ; WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and 'are prepared to conduct the SALES iOF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. I Haniner & Gr^Yes, WEST STREET. AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Offloe, Customhouse-quay, Wellington; Local Board of Directors : Ihe Eon Morgan & Grace, MJ).| C&Ct,, M Jj.O, (Chairman) • Ihe Hon Charlee J. Johnstoni M X.O» (Deputy Ohairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon* Esq TheHon Edward Biehardßon, G.M.Gh, M.L.I John Duncan, Beg rfiHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, X ' AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, a.nd thb LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Offioe which declares a BONUS BYERY YEAR Ihe Method ot Valuation adopted by this Society ii of the moat Stringent Oharaoter, and ensures a Conai deraWy Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tha held by any other offioe In the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) sterling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. . (Two Million Sterliag) POLICIES IN FORCE - 134,903 Sum Assured ... ... ... £40,084,086 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,843,861 BONUSES OASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, £482,698 yielding ' Reversionary Bonuses amounting tot £860,000, afttr mmHnr SPECIAL RESERVES. CABH BONUSES declared for lait FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuiei ezoeedlnar FOTJR MILLIONS ASSUEE YOUR LIFE m the A.M. P. SOOIETY and seoure a BONOS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8^ par cent on the total inopme EDWARD W. LOW, Resident Secretary. Braooh Offioe— Custom House Qaay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Oathedral Square, Christ ohuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Aehbnrton <N HOOTING SEASON, 1896.- Bay your Guns, Ammunition, Etc., at> J. W, HißDldsVe, 3 79



, Shipping. 35»& NEW ZEALAND |BHIPPLNG COMPANY OO.'g ROYAL MA JL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vl* Monte Video, ,Rio, Teneriffe, fend Plymouth. Port of ~~ Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4203 Wellington May 14 Rnahine 4607 Wellington June 11 Tongariro 6127 ' — Rimutaka 4188 — Ruapehu 4515 — . And thenceforward every fourth Thursday KAIKOURA will call at Bio Janeiro as well as Monte Video, and will make the passage home through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. Splendid accommodation for all olasses oi passengers. Warrants Issued lor passengers from Great Britain on payment or passage money or approved guarantee for same. ' For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDfcR BROS. Limited Agents, Ashbnrton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. tXKJL "pQYAL MAIL STEA 'WMfiK^ MERS, withenperior J^^HEjg^ accommodation for all olasses of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. . TonerOomtnauder *From Date. Tainui ... 5031 Stuart ... — May 28 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — June 25 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... ~ July Aotea .. 6346 Scotland ... — August lonio ... 4753 Kempspn... — Sepfc. 17 i Aotea and Tokomarn carry saloon paesengerß only. j HANMER AND GRAVES, | Agents. FTsKiN M'hTAMHUIP COMPaJNY U OP NEvV ZEALAND, Limited. STE vMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymouth— Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. j NOTE.— For extra sailings me advertise- ment m Christchuroh papers. Ounedin— Monday, Friday, and alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* New Plymouth & Onehunga— Thurs- day, April 9. Auckland, via East coast— Thursday, April 10 and 17. Melbourne, via Hobart — April 9 and 21 Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. j Sydney, via Cook's Straits— April 8 and 14. The above are subjeot to alteration; reference should therefore ,be made to Christchuroh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. - "— ' ■■—■■— »■—— — —■— — »t TRY GALLICHAN'P A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache; Sdre Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, la 6d; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'S AC. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter- '-. inary use, and' as a Horse' and' Cattle Dressing will be found faithful m its operation ' For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Cows, etc., give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness wil be for ever established* ;• ' •■ - Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GAtSoHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Feulale and all Stomaoha and Liver Com- . plaints, etc. ' There is no humbug about these Pills Their extensive use In a guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty Pxzxs In every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALITEcHAN'S A.C. CORN CUKE. It Is a most Wonderful Preparation and will remove any Corn (habd or soft.) It aIBO removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without m any way ikjttsino the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily carried out Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashbnrton, represents Gallichan's A.C. Preparations m Canterbury, and all business must conducted through him EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND^MANUFACTURE? Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Saunders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonningtok, Ohemlab, East Street ; Shbabman Bros. Burnett Street 12 MISS A. O. HOOD fS PREPARED to Teach Drawing its various branches j also Sketching id Painting from Nature m water and 's. Orders taken for Painting real- aces. Hours of attendance at Studio, lade, on Tubsdats and Fridays, from - A.m. to 4 p.m. 4 61 YOU ARE BICK m any way Iwhateve f e « stamped enyelope to our Agenoy, Well- i °i( ; state, the case as minutely aB possible , an( o receive advice by return post, Oar *8 e jßte all qualified. . If you enoloßß 2b 6d ™° send you oar best remedy for the oaße s . vt You two weeks. Yon save money and 4°** bills. You receive advice on all polßiQd t ne parest of remedies sent at *°**-*ißb thkn if personally booght by »°"*ouf boßinass with us by post. Con. >auu oifle , Ailments whiob are at the » m «u^| to be ligfit, are of ten the begin- ningerieastiQnßeqqeiiceß, wbioh it taken » t^w^heokid- an 4 'jattA*- Quattoid W«*i Ookpist, Wclliogton, 6 9