The Ashburton Guardian.

fol. xyij, no* 4075

Ashbukto* : Wednesday, December 23, 189ti.

PRICE! Oi^F! PENNY



. I O^ciai 33itectiiy. . J - Mayor ol Aehburion— Mr Juneph Scaly . Vsi bticet -.. " ;4 arid Pastoral Association — ''resident, J^mes Brown; Secretary, Wm. 'f Simpson " c Athburton Society — Chairman, •V J E Trevor; Manager, Kdward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Building Society— " Chairman, Henry Znn'ier ; Secret-* ry, J 0 "^ Duncan . . ABh burton Gliab— Secretary, Wm Home; Managnr, E J Stilwell Ashburton Borou,;!i School Committee ■ Chairman, David McPherson; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society — President, — —. < Secretary, J. Tucker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager Wm Rowan i Canterbury Roller Flour Mills— Manager, Cemetery Boj|rd — Seoretary, Joseph Wardi Arcade Clerk of Coort* and Lioeniing Committee — JR_Oi»lyer County Council- ChairmaD, Edward Wright ; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring Engineer, Wm Baxter ■Deputy Official Assignee—John Davison, Weßt street Domain Custodian— W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks; Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E ~~ Dolman Gas Company— Chairman, Thoa Bullock Seoretary, j Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department- Postmaster, agent Hampstead School Committee— Chairman, W J Crooks ; Secretary, J C Bell - Hampstead Town Board — ChairmaD, J H Maynard ; Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board - Chairman, Andrew Orr ; Secretary, Coas Braddeil Hospital— Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor; Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Fact<T'?3 and Weights and Measures— Constable Eolward Eade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longheach Poad Roard— Chairman, John Grigg ; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hair and Orange Hall- Custodian, W X Dolman Old Men's Horne — Masier, Thos H Fox Police— Sergeant J F Barlow m charge Postmaster and officer m charge of Tele graphs— Wm S-t George Douglas ub ie Trust Office— Postmasters-agent Racing Club (Ashburton)— Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)— Secretary, A A Fooks / " ' Railway Stationmaster — P L Payne Registrar of biifcha, deaths and marriage?, and registrar of electors— Joseph Ward Aicade ._ -i-^w— T* Savoyards Company — Chairman, "CT^T;-] Harper; Secieiary, Albert Hoberts "y Stock laspedor— Blair Fullarton, Courc i house .5 Tinwald School Committee — Chairman, || J A Clothier !g Tinwaid Town Board — Chairman, Edward IS Gates ; Uiei k, A A Fooks M Town C trk and Borough Engineer — Cbas Mr E Fooks JK Upper Ashburtonßoad Boixrd— Chairman D»na!<J Mcl.oau ; Ci.crk, John Davison MM W^kaiiui Boad Board — Chiir-nau. PsteiJaH Si -w^rt ; G!e ? fc, J A Poole WM F. Ferr man \^ JH THE LAT Si' IN BJCV il THE BAMBOO FRAME i.. CYCLE 81 13 THE -^ W MOST COMFORTABLE MACJffINE TO M RIDE* -— 1^ Runs the easiest, has the very best In an K g :^9 procurable, splendid upright frame a d i^g .^9 ) strong as steel. -Ja| Sample machine on application. :C^m i F. FEBBIMAN Jj LOOK. "" LOOK. M PHOTOGRAPH "\T 1 HOTO GRAPH XS J. T? MITCHELL Jj DESIRES TO THANK the Public for~J their past Patronage, hoping they "^ I will continue -the same. _| Having now gone . into the businees j 9 properly, and having some, of the best - apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted ~< Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST} ~~ WORK POSSIBLE. I Why go to Christchurch when you can | - eet the work done just as Cheap m your % 3 own town 1 CABINETS, 12b per Dozen. | PLATINOTYPE.— The finest artistic | work done for less than Christchurch ;:: priceß. — '-i\ T T I\/T ITCH ELL, 1 O • ± • IVL IT9H EL L, j PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE^ --—=3 PfIOTOGRAPHER, (Opposite English.. Churoh, Tancred Street 'j Ashbueton. 1013 J Baker Bros. ; TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Cass Streets, and at' Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. ■■'■ EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED,^ Telephone No 69. - "^ LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashtrarton District, ~ c -v: a l r e. ■ - ~ + ■-^ ■ • JKWRIXKR KAST SIUKK.T, ASHHITKJ-ON '' l AZAJIU>' J'»t.e«s-«d « F fvtßri- •i.s'-;, \_ J comfort and correct bighv Done spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. WANTED Known— M.iDDßK's Refresh ~" meut Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to., give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf ■ that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile ■ — and bloom, m addition to its full weight n' which a: surprise visit from the Inspector it, the other day proved ? You do ? "^eR ts go to Maddens! If you are getting: itt J up a Spread m a private or general way, and( al I would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, •y t Creams, etc., to be a success, why, come^ s. along to Maddens m East Street, and you r's won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening >n Mnd Birthday Cakea a specialty,



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDIXC AVD INVEST MKNT &OUIETY. GN and after Thursday, the 7th day o Jaouary, 1897, this Office will b< CLOSED FOR THE WEKKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, H ; ON • THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturdayi after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, v. Manager. PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLO* r\UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brana, l *J noted for producing 200 large 'loa Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold s largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and Bold m oar empties, ' Imitation is sincerest flattery, ' but- the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keeperr WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Oheistohukoh 9 6 THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, qnRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE HO OTHER. SAXON TEA,- SAXON TEA, i Propbssob Bjckebton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality H. BIIRITOW, lIWmGRT ABLER. TpOIiISHEI> COFFINS m Figured Bimu and Kauri, with Silver and Braai Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders mayjbe left at Oookson&i 8 G. JESSON, RACTIOAL ffATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. nnHE Cheapest shop m Ashburton foi I Watches, Clocks and Jewellery o' every description. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, and guaranteed IS months, 4s 6d. Olocks cleaned, and guaranteed IS . months, from 2s 6d. AUJe cellar y repairs at lowest poiwibl priceß consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. PIPES. THE LOEWE, c G.B.D, NEEDLEWOOD, BILTOR PIPES. A fresh- Supply AT PERCY'S DID you ever hear the like ? Men sbe Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellor' ""ancred street WANTED Known— That J. . Moiso has just received a large afiipmer of English, American, and Continental 800 l and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also a overwhelming Stock of the beat colonii makes, which he intends disposing of at vei reasonable: prices during the coming holiday 1 epairsr»B ÜBual done at once at MoiSON P re mier;, Boot Stote,Ea»t Sweet, Aehbuttc



I Business Notices THE KJWASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISK BttIDGH WORKS. The Larges< Engineering Works m the Oounty of Ashburton. , BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done i* you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewin« Machine to X the making of a Combine. . ££ BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the larpe towns. Our head quarters are stf g BRinO-E WOKKV Aahburton. Where your money will H qq go to employ local tradesmen. £?* ptj BECAUSE "W"ebring more Money to Ashburton for woik 05 done m other, provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. <j w S H BECAUSE Within the la,st three years WE have aent £J EH close on a £1000 worth of Maohinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWOKfff '& SON, BBIBGE WOEKIS, Ashburton. CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages ! running at Call, tbe advisability of having these maters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres rear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, PI (Dtj Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 seres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graps, adjoining Springbnrn I KaiJway Mation, being B.S. 29674. A L S O,— 833 ACRES, being B.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's JButh District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Prie-e, very low. N 1093 being fi.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Xtobr-rl Claik's Farm. Tbe laDd ib m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being rut into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Sdversl other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASH BURTON. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JTST IMPORTED DIRKOT, por a.a. "Mamari, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. order to mee 4 -- the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing j- this Se = son probably THE LARGEST STOCK OJ' NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. BW CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show" will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor ua with their Orders early before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAD&~BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladieß' Dreßses, etc.. Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Kstate Agent, Valuator, >Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tin wald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., onj Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearijg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting ' London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Barcock as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON WHEAT. WHEAT! TVT E ARE, PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Storo GraiD on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at.LOWES r CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBUKY FLOUR MILLS. \ Omom anp Stokes WEST SIRE ASHBURTON.



■ U I'W^ , I 1 LAJYDELLS & SON, " EXPK ESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (nexfc Olub.) N°Z lu A r TIIE BICY , CLE SEASON IS OPEN, we wcu'd like to draw attention SECOND HATViT'C'TnuT^o lll6^^ 1 ' 0 S enerali y. with the fact that we have a Lot of oiaa>jn.l>-ham) MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices. ..SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from dSS to £SO, i t Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL PAY YOU. «S" WE GUARANTEE Machines for \weh7 months, and keep same m repair FKEE OF CHARGE. WALL PAPERS. f~\ CJR new season's paperhangings ham just come to hand. The > V / designs and colorings are really beautiful, and surpass any- thing m the' line that has ever heen seen m Ashburton. We way state that the papers are direct from the manufacturers m England, I so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article at a reason- able price. Please call early and select y out patterns. ''.'.. J. WILSON.../.. PAINTEB, GLAZI'SR, PAPERHANGEB, SIGNWRITEB, Etc. Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. l™KlM^ ■■ - EBtaWish eu <*<* SO ears '1 ' SfflranWww "ffeihi .'l iff v * BEST SEL^ rEj:) stoc:k I i^^^Si Iv CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER ifjpjiliSWiM^ffipS MM IN NEW ZEALAND. iiP^-75 * —^X «, /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR lav tjf ■ ° ".?■*! .1 *r^ •?" 5 BEDROOM £1O lOs WjjMfjiM ;!fc|B|pfe^>!l^ il|li|^y|il || All Carpets from 3s 5d made and SQUARE, Christohuroh A. Marshall Manage Net Zealand Insurance ' Goiopanj. BSTABLISHE D°' L _ 18 5 9 capital-^onF million. the pkemieb and wealthiest colonial COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, TBBESHHSG MACHINES, &0., AOOEPTBD AT LOWEST TORRBiSTRTfIiS i HANMEK &• GRAVES AGENTS IC\ FRr Oent OFF MASKED PRICES. Per Cenb -I r\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVaN I AGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. — We have pail Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all to kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the reßult being a dl selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED m the disbiicb. , c — Among Other Things "We Show — 3l- )le ) Fancy Ai tides m Sterling Silver Articles m Silver Plate, new designs v I Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links and Studs m Gold aud Silver 6d Gold Alberts, Hlver Alberta Gem Rings, Diamond Rings ;B e Brooches m Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices cd * all ■« — £ \ R, IUEEAY & SON, in 6 WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. ep bd 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cenb REDUgTIONS ■ i



SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Fl^gr Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAN] MANUPAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF STJtiATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN 1 S NOW OPEN FOR PATENTS For fall particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmore Hospit^i,, 170 Jhrielchurch, ■ NOTJCE riIHE OLDEST ESTA-BLISHKi . GENEEAL GKOCERY STORE m Tinraild will be conducted by myself Having pecured the services of Mr V) C. Bonninqton, as uj inager, ifc is my m tendon to k:ep iho VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so, I trnst to meet with fair share of public patronage. ' J. HESFLTIKE, ■^"/■■■••-■-■■^■■jp; c- coitixmyvcJX "' 17 Manager, t_ PRIZE MEDAL ««J PURECEYLONiinii Koui Within fee Reach of All PURE IM% CEYIjON I/O BLENDED €% f AT jStf'/* 1 ' EACH m\Zl \^ \. m AND UP TO WW fjffl SOLD BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE, BAZAAR STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade. nnHESE Commodious Stables are open a I all hours, and the Proprietor oai Supply at a moment's notice — BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSEJ AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneers and o her processions] Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH ILOYD, Junk., PROPRIETOR. MOTHERS and fathers who have provide Boots and Shoes, should cc t at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IP YOU ARE SIOK m any way whatev send a stampad envelope to our Agency, W< "* ingfon ; state the oaße aa mjcutely as posi-il '» j and you reoeive advice by return pbßt, O lt agents are all qualified. If you enoiose 2a i we will send you our best remedy for the ca lasting you two weeks. You save money a doctors' bills. Yo\. reoeive sdvine on i 5 points, and the purest of remedies sent no extra ooßt them if ptrsonally bought doing your business with ua by post. Co > suit a once. Ailments whioh are at t time thought to be lignt, are often the begi Ding of serious oonsequenoes, wbiob if tak m time are oheoked and oured. — GEBAiro B iMKOtt GoMFiH?, Wellington, 5



_„ m Business Notice c " ' ~ THE — ' " ' THE DAVIS SEWING MAOHINE. Q A a a S OLK AOBNTB FOB NEW ZEALANP NCT \At r\ a\i i•* '"PHE rapidly-inoreaslng popularity of >«- » - EW DAY \S A l . th T Maohineß *» Wand and MINT 8O N & CO- Amer'oa has received a very 'ereat impetus J by the remarkable success they attained at il the Chicago Exhibition. Several very mv portant improvements were there shown for 220. OOLCMnn Sm nTTßTQTnrrrrß nvr VERTIOAT WWWTk the firsC time ' and raoeived from the judges uubLAitfO Su., OHRISTOHURCH. vj^ttiiUAJj FJfiBD thd recognition they well merited-SPEOUL ■Awabds. The first consignments of thesa bteat improved machines reached this - colony by the lonic a month since, and „_,._,„ the Agents Messrs MINSON & CO., say SEWING MAOHINE &7 J?? muoh a PP ro ved. At the Antwerp PER Q « O^ WEEK AWfll Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Machine was A™ D^) awarded the Gold Medal,



Shipping. rii H hi j^m^jt NEW ZEALAND shipping oo.s ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, .FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Deo. 24 Ruapehu 4202 Wellington 9<Tan. 21 Kaikoura 4507 — Feb. 18 Ruahine 6127 — Mar. 18 Tongariro 4163 — April 15 The R.M.S. Rimutaka will go Home through the Straits of Magellan. The magnificent scenery of these straits is world and thenoSfowwgd. every FOURTH THUlll/LlAiiv ~- ' Splendid, accommodation for all olasses of passengers. Warranta Issued for passengers from Great Britain on paymenb of passage mftn6y, or approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. "ROYAL MAIL STEA- *g?^|Sfr^ -t*^ METIS with fuperlor accommodat ion fovall classes *^^^^^^^ B * of passeneers. calling at Monte Video or* Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- outh. Tons Commander From Date. "^ ' 1897 lonic ...4753 Kempspn... — Feb 4. Tokomaru 6236 Maxwell ... — Feb 14. Aotea ...6346 -'coblarid... — Mar 18. ootbie ... 7730 Kidley ... . — April 1. . . Aojtea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, . ; .. Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS « &.IL FROM LYTTELTON AS UJSDER: : For Westporfc and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday j Thurs 1 ■ day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Ohristchnrch papers Dunedin — Mondays, JPridaya and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nolson and. Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, . via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays . (/ The above are buVjoct to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christohurch daily papsrs for dates and hour of aailing . -.. ■ For further particulars spply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. ; ?ijjgi!"j'.J!i_j. . J.".LI ' '.".LI I ."I , MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS FrMAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray a ) The next term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 \ m each of the above. V Terma on application. A OAKD MEB A. CCLARIDGE, TBACHBR OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, A S HB U RTO N . TERMS ON APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. " MISS BESSIE BIMMONDS. Teacher of the Vialin, SAUNDERS" BGILDING , Ashburton T LEWBLLTN . f WEN, M.C.S.M, L.R.L.C.M.; CERTIFICATED TEACHER. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, and MANDOLINE. Quarters started from any date. PUPILS prepared for London College, and Trinity College Examinations. EBtudiantina Band meets every THURS- DAY. — Fee for engagement, 1 guinea. Mrs Bowman Fox. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Havelock Street, Ashburton. T)IANOFORTE, Singing, Organ, an F Theory of Music. Quarters com menced at any date. Pupils prepared fo Trinity College Examinations. MR OSBOENi^CeSMBET PIANO TUNER AND EXPEItT (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months, viz., March, July, and November. Orders may be left with M I LLEWELLYN OWES, ab hla Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton MONEY TO LEND. O EVERAL Large and Small Sums to be L nt at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW Solicitor, 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OP CURE Why ruin your Reapers and ulowe* by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yonr horses and clog the Machine? when you oan obtain a true I-obrloar. ike Valvolii^j which has been thoroughly tested all ore he world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers tr tl Agents fIBWABD BEEOE & SONS OHRISTOHURUH