The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 3823

A.SHBFRTOI* : Friday j February 28, 1896.

PKfCfi: OiVJB PENJNT



. »..u- Ji-is i\-nt.i, es. DENTIBJKY. P^NLESS MXTR \CTIOH f: fr i '■■ OF; TEETH BY - NITKOUS OXIDE GA^. A Specialty. ■••...' ' Fee ... sa. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises* GUAKAKTEBD. G. F.^ODDS, SURGEON DKBTIBT, Burneti Street, A shburton 9 KNOWN TH^L J- MOISON „ IS STIH THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Rest Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to . the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being - locally too well rooted. The public have tvery advantage m patronising him; their money remaim m the place, and they get rhe best value m Boots and Shoes m Ashburton. THE CHOICKSTSTOCKS OF ALL' KINDS ALWAYS ON H*ND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAvSI STREET; AyHBUKTi N. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plrg Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED PEOM CKOTCEST VIRGINIA LEAF ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. JA D V A NO E s"cf £25 and apwards made on . . ,4 >fa- , „. FREEHOLD PROPFRTY, repayable by Monthly, quarterly, or Half. Yearly Instalment*. ' Loans also granted for fixed periods a current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager- PALM AND. JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOfc AUR2*4d INDIAN (Palm Brano. i ■V noted for prodncing 200 large lea Onpß of first-rate Tea to the pound. This I is the tea Mr George Jameson cold so I largely. OUR 23 TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money. ■-- OUR TEAS are so popular thafc we requently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m oar empties. * Imitation is sincerest flattery, ' but the public Bbould see that they get the genuine artiole Retail from all the principle Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Stkeet, Christchurch 9 68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE .•■*- Why ruin your Reapers and xrfewe..' by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machine^ when you can obtain a true Lubricani ike . which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled/ Obtainable from all Storekeepers cc fch Agents EDWARD REECE & SONS OHRISTOHUR3H THE UNIVERSAL «JN,p ia aL Everybody should always h»vo at hand a taw M... wSiqJ^i* 1 * 11 ch0 «» Mustard Powder the Unl- KnWar 8688681111 the qututies •*«-«*. Directions for uso accompany each sinapism P MB^RV.lSSßueStAntofac To be had from all Chetnirta and from Australian Diujg Company Ltd Sydney £OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS. ASTHMA F Influewsa, Comumption, *c 4o « u *«ma. KAY'S COMPOUND BBSKNCB nv> rni«vm LIKUM OATHABTIOUM PIXL& d eeaUm. enmJ /^OAQPIJara-Oement for : Broken Article*, ft." f MKMOitv T,RAi!fiNO-The Qnick Thought Syrtr of Memory Improvement enables it* stud- Its to ml a wonderful power of memory which is imiw»ai without its aid. .Study of all kinds is rendSed^t and pleasant A gra- d and accurate n^hod' quicklyleai-ning Be.itations. ForgrtfuEwB Vndmi w ndering is altogether doxe a^y wittT &£» IwUautoi«ttlN«litiißsdf ""^^w i



i K HECQUErs I DRAGCES I ; tor sesQui-Bromureof Iron. l U I **»* r i> outlay made for the btne fit of hialthM I! ■ man economy. » Dr.ROCBABO. I li I n rsn\f' m ? VM £ m »*•■*•■ are the best I ■ rlshcd condition of the Wood. — Why ? I Pj ■ '.Because it Is the only remedy which:B 1 l i^m^h 0 !^ co nstipaung, regenerates! ] ■ the olood and soothes the nerves. ■ 9 * I « • Fori out of ten . chloro-anemic persons. I ■ S m § ar S cn eryated, excitable, subject to I . ■ headaches, palpitations, and all nervous I ■ symptoms, which are only to be cured ■ ■ by Sr. Hecqueti srarees, because I ■ these aiono. are at the same time I ■ reqonstituant; and antl-^nervous. I I ELIXIR andSYRUPcfDR.HECQUET I ■ ofSesquißromureoflron. I ■raAWHr.ifqNTAGU.I3. Bae Lombards, PAIUS ■ SYDNEY, Auttralian Drag Company lA.mm CHEMISTS. E. OWEN COX. r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find tt to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL OASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. , I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 975 OHRISTOHUROH | THE TEA OF THE AGEi J Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m ■■■''- . '"" L l'm ;^> £'$&?• '"'■' ''& nnRY IT, AND YOU .WILL HAVE ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professoe Bickerton reports that j SAXON TEAS I are absolutely Pure and of good J quality » , HRISTM AS O. T^E W y EAR'S GOODB. Exs.s. lonic, s.s. Matatas, s.s. Maori WE have just landed, r-x p.s. Tr.nie, a ehipment of (^ootls, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OP CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER M£TS, TEA SETS, DINNER J-E IS, Printed and Flam Cups and Saucers and FAiXC* GOODS Of the Bfst Patterns and Latest De- signs, m endless variety, too ltunieious to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex 8 s Matatuo), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASKS GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUJ* GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART- . ■ MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CAbH. An inspection of oar Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie' & Co.



{ W; YOiruKE nice TEA^ASjovYOiiK\CROM» nm I I *t**'f*i*, CEicaja^nnMainciuapwaaicra 1 TORE IfWIAN CHfN^CCTaN TiS| |H' A. J. WHITE'S - - iVrtistic and Economical jH©use-Furnishing I Warehouse, ! OHRISTOHURbH. rnHE Recent Arrivals of Several Expensive Shipmcmta have made his stock X m all Departments most Complete. : - ■ : CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM) a ' FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY \ OROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES FUJEWXISHETD, Including - CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Em ; TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE \« .. _ ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS « .. .» .« .« ,„ £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from . m .. ... ... ... £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .. .. .„ .„ ~ - £60 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH TREET3, CHRISTOHURCH I • • ■ ■ ■ sheajbma:^ bbos., MAEJIEO? HOUSE "Dear Maggie, you wUI keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are Bmiling, And a blessing from all she's entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent lea. •• Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, t are all ruined, Your father is getting so free i And your system is wrecked to the core ; 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 m drinking Agents, To be careful of poiaonoua blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Which the dootor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea." Shearman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly, blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. ' I SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. h AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan ' liffiCii^j^S -jH'if CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER ■liP^r IXl^a-jlfiif pOMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR Wm a=g====g=jfj«^SlL-_tt_ffi V^ BEDROOM dSXO lOs, BHHj/i/ln E fr = fr = m^t,n*Cr,u wd. ■ Bead6tead, Spring Mattress and ■MllllllMq'^W'^Pla 1 %'4411rl O &r P ets fr° m 3s 3d made and COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL A. Marshall Manager. Cheap Sale /^3^ of Bicycle*, COMMENCING jJ^Mjj'flKgW iJS^i&lJfflk COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 1896, FEBRUARY 1, 1896, LANDELLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET,* (next Mail Office), ! ONE MONTH ONLY. :o: OUR " EXPRESS ' BIOYOLE is the Lightest, Strongest, and Fastest, and is built ON THE PREMISES by, not a self-taught man, but a thoroughly I educated Mechanic with twenty years practical experience. BIOYOLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and Safetys. 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, OHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchase your Bike from a LOCAL MANUFACTURER 1136 All Muds of Pneumatic Tyres converted Into Dunlops (Detachable)



I LONGBEAOH COACH. */~\N and after WEDNESDAY, Jano- KJ ary 2, the Longbeach Coach will start from Aahburton at 4 p.m. ' ft R. BROWNB, *_ *• Ooaohmam ~BLTNCARM~ ~t IODINE OF IRON P/A/j A PPBOVED by the Aoademy of Medloine **. of Paris, are especially reoommenjtidi. by the Madioal Oelebritiea of the World fort: Scrofula (Tumors, Kinga Evil, eto), the early; atageß of OoDimmption, OonstitnUonal Weak- dobß, Poorness bf Blood and for atimaiatlng; and regulating ita periodio course. None 1 ; ' genuine unlesa ligned Blaneard, 40, Bue' Bonaparte, Paris ) Bold by Draggiflts and Ohemiaii through, out th« CJolonits |



W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER' Annual Clearing Sale COMMENCES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20. LADIES OR GENTLEMEN REQUIRING DRAPBRY, GENTS' CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, SHOTS' MERCERY^ at ij "Pip^RY,. GLOVKS ob FANCY GOODS Should Call and See the BARGAINS Offering Fashionable Flowered Ribbons Reduced from Is to 4id Striped Silk Belts, Fancy Clasps, Reduced from Is 6d to 9d uefiZ&nStJS? Glove *' fourclasps ' sizes *>* **«***: A choice selection of Cambrics and Prints, at Half-price Wort? 6 179 d f ° r B ° yS> SuitS and Men ' s forking Trousers 10ld yd, Usua^y D 3 8 6 S d tarChed Regatta Shirts m all si{jes . m <«% collars, Is lid ~~" Works/ ASHBURTON. JpOE the year 1896 the Weekly Half .holiday will be observed at these Works on SATURDAY instead of Thursday as heretofore Thomas E. Ki] worth & Son. New Zealand Insnrance Company. BSTABLISHBD : "I _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THEPBEMiafi AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINR RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES SL W. HANMEB, AGENT WHEAT. I .WHEAT. ARE PjROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are alao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account m our New Grain Stores- ■nnii _ Weßt Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESI CURRENT RATES BomtPS Co, CANTEBBUBY FLOUB MILLS. Oppioes and^Stobes: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. . ; i lee SOLVING THE UNEMPLOYED DIFFICULTY. TNSTEAD of importing Tweeds as hitherto, we have had a complete range X of JNew Home Patterns for 1896 manufactured to our aoeeial order m the ASHBURTON FACTORY, with New Dyes which have been THOROUGHLY TESTED and will not fade like other twe^T Our orders for these goods were placed before the rise m the price of wool and our customers will receive the full benefit of the low Prices. Farmers and all others who intend to get New Suits after harvest, should call ear y, inspect our New Ashburton Tweeds and encourage local industry. Local labor from the Ashburton Fleece to the Aahburton Suit? CUAIGHEAII & UERRYMAUT, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBtTRTON



LOW VJIALITI I _^_ v _ DB OHURCHILIi'S Bytap i of Bypp^wnhito of Lime to pruoribed by we faculty for the rare of Coanunp- Mon» Ohronlo Cough and general dobility ! * for building op the Human Frame, and vblen an t«>«pflonu,and lihne. It oanno b» Ibd 'fatiS «*oomnw«tod for d*o»»ebildMnr ™ i^ Wr Dr Churchffl'i Compound Symp of HYTOPHOSPHITES to real brain food, and m cam when mtttcnia and tw'VM£? n .^ i<M!qaired «WorldV'E£»i»ta- Mon. 1 Baoh bottle bean Dr Chnrobiil'i ifcnjtfureT Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. > PARIS



MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, TX AS resumed teaching as under— Monday— Havelock street Tuesday— Rakaia Wednesday— Saundere' Buildings Thursday— Saondere' Buildings _ Theory Class Friday— Havelock street Saturday -Sannd era' Buildings Havelock street, ABhburton, January 1895. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS F~MAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's. ) First Term will begin February 3, 18.96 "VTAOANOIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. A CARD MRS A. O.""CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ ' TEBMS OK APfLICATIOy, ~ MUSIG. MISS CARSON HAS REMOVED to the Corner of Wills and William Streets, where she will receive Pupils for Pianoforte md American Organ. For terms, etc., ipply to Mkß-Axcobn; Havelock Street. I Pupils could ba boarded if required. 1 49 PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONS. LLEWELLYN OWEN/ M.O.S.M. [Local Representative of London College of Music). THE First Term of the Year will oom- commence MONDAY the 27th mat MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Music Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to make professional Arrangements. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOAKD TEN POUNDS REWARD. IHE above Reward will be Paid to any -Person who will furnish evl- Jence that will lead to the conviction of my Person or Persons for molesting the irater.fowl or stealing flowera within the Domain. By Order, OHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. jjctober, 1895. 10 70 "~ STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF WOMEN I S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, , Strathmore Hospital, 170 ./hristchurch. COAL | MOD NT SOMERS j COAL OOaL ' HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL i' HIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Weeterfield Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid, Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Metb< von, 19s 6d, freight paid. / All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. w<der. ' GEORGE PARE, Mount So mere. CHRISTMAS, 1895. G. Jesson, FRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED anptatirely NewStookof WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at) Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING i Inspection invited G. JESBON. 1 BASS STREET, 48HBCRT0N



Business Notice.. DAVIS WJSI MACHINE. ' fc.^,:,,.^ NEW DAVIS 2S rSj sT <lff BSH*- MINSON & CO, Amerca has received » very croat impetus ' ' h f y M J?. ™ mftrkable "access they attained at) the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im. ' portont improvements were there shown for 220 COLCMnn ft. nmtrn>rr>rtnnrfa VERTICAL FEED S 8 firet tMne » Ma *»»lved from the judges * UUU ' B4|JO St., OHRISTOHUROH. naaxj "cognition they well merited-siisouL - ; v < ; : : awABM, The fiwt coßsignmeiita of thesd lweat improved machines reached this oolony by the lonio a month, .sinoe, and ' SEWING MACHINE. ft!^^^T™** 2i£ PBR O« «n w^



Shipping. ±gsMt NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'a ROFAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, TenerEffe, and Plymouth. *"~ Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4615 Wellington March 19 Ruapehu 4202 — April J6 Kaikoura 4507 — May 14 Ruahine 6127 — June 11 And thenoeforward every fourth Thursday. Splendid accommodation for all classes oi passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. , ■ j For further particulars apply to PRIBDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. TT^ION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAIL FROM LITTELTON AS UNDER : For Westport and Grey mouth— -Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Ohristohuroh papers. Dunedin— Monday, Friday, and alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday* New Plymouth ftOnehunga — Thursday, Auckland, via East coast— Alternately Fridays, Melbourne, via Hobart— January 31 February 8, 12, 22, and 28. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits— January 29, February 7, 14, 20 and 26 The above are subject . to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour cf sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton. T»Ti!T MONT JdJJjJj housb WYNYaKD SQUAKB. SYDNEY, IS a refined soda! HOME; oontainsforty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Fait Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week : drawing' and smoke rooms, hot and cold oaths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a' hotel. Terms— Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus farce, and time. Fermanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. rjOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •■ quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with die sex. Boxes Is ljd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England Whole- Kale of al the Wholesale Houses. Sewaro of imita- ions. CHASSAINGPS WINE HIGHLY recommended by the moßk eminent - physicians and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved moat efficient m all cases of Indigeßtion.Dyspepßia Stomachic Diseases, Consumption, Lobs Appetite, etc* A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— J Lde Lambhbt, 49 Elizabeth etteet, Melbourne |X EATING'S POWDER Itr EATING'S POWDER, -J^EATING'S POWDER, TjT EATING'S POWDER, VEATING'S POWDFR, t^EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un- rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life ) All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the pow- der, .before placing away. It iB invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid dft appoint- ment insist upon having Heating's- Powder. No other powder is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, SILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookboohes, Beetles, Moths m Ftras and every other speoies of insect; Sportsmen will find this invaluable for ' destroying fleas m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Ihomas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold m Tins only, , KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pubely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a moat) agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbbad Worms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold m Tins by all Druggists Proprietor: Thomas Keating, London PAX MOIDIU MAKUVAOfITBJID BY Uounelle Janna, SALON-FRANCE. dole Agents for Australia CEO: BURK FBAHCART & CO. •OX1BII1! PJLAOB MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Inseotldde, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil*, dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- siHoal Inseots of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc Is now m nse n most of the Vineyards In Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried m the grea Western Distriot on Peaoh Trees with great nOMU ORPHAN OIL, OJhe great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodiin Moth, and disease m Sugar Oane, For Pamphlet! and al Information apply GEO. BURK FRANOART & CO., 8 Soßtnuns Plaoi,