The Ashburton Guardian.

roL. xvii. no. 3954

Ashbubtois : Wednesday, August 5, 1896.

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Business Notices. s$ PEKMANKNT BUILDING AND ® INVESTMENT SOOIETT. | A DV ANOE Sof £25 and apwara I; made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, 3. repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, ob =;j Half -Yearly Instalments. Loans alao granted for fixed periods a ottrrent rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, | _ ■ Manager. ■'■&; By ~ 3~ By ~~- '4 Appointment. ■"SfciP§Bg§w» Appointment, Patr>nißed by JDadt Glasgow. A. KOBBBTSQN & CO., I JUIERS AND (3LEANEES :S '■■■': OHRISTOHURCH, 1 BEG to announce to the Inhabitants ' of Ashburton Connty that MRS ! ALCORN, of Havekick Btreet, has kindly V consented to act as eheir Local Agent and ■•: all Orders left with he'tv will be Promptly attended to. , Awarded Silver and Bronze Medal and First-class Exhibition Certificates at ' i Nelson, Donedin, Sydney and Melbourne 5 Branches In Nelson, ' Wellington and - Ohristchnroh. ' 14 ■ DENTISTBY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OPTB.ETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. : Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work ezeoated the premises, < ■• Satisfaction Guabakteed. : G. F.¥ODDS, i SURGEON DENTIST, ; ;- Bubnbtt Stebbt, Ashbubton 9 The tender of Mr Galiiclisn has been accepted for the potpnt rights, stock-in- trade, &c, of the celebrated Bee Oint- ment by Mr Poott, JD.O.A. Itistbe intention of Mr Gailiehan to sell the Bee Ointment m addition to his A. G. Ointment &c. Bee Ointment WlLii oe found an excellent Ointment for . the many diseases the human flesh is sbs frequently attacked with. Bee Ointment is \ used and recommended by leading dootcrs v and midwiveß. Bse Ointment can. be nsed on the weakest of children, and with equal Baoaeßs on the most robust. We invite a trial of Bee Olnnrent and guarantee satis- faction. Prioels6d. TRY GAIiITICHAN'S A.G. Ointment. A SURE OURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear- ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d. A.C. CORIF CUKE, For hard or Bof t corns, wattß or bunion Price Is. A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com* plaints, etc. 30 Pills m a box ; price Is 6d. The Ointments are specially manufactured as a horse and oattla dressing. Dairy farmers '• and horse owners will find them obeap, effica- tions and economical. Price 23 6d. The above lines are Btooked by cbemista and . stores, and will be found quite equal to any imported line. 'Irademark and my signature on every pot. EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANTJFACTUREF Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aohburton, &*> Vifl^^^rCiLDKH CUTTING TEEYH.pi FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FiTS, CONVULSIONS, ETO, ?rwserve a healthy stato of the conotU tr^'pn during? the period of Tcet^'--*, ,*Kk=he worii "JOHN STSfiDMAK V^ >9h«ml«t, Walwortfi, 3urr«y,» ? |n mftnvl «a tb« Smnnmt Stamp (tfte#s tt oaOi Eemptkorne, Prosser and Co., Agents. LOW VITALITY ~~~ DS CHURCHILL'S Syrup ot Hypophozpbito of Lime is prescribed by thefacaHy for the core of Consump- tion, Chronio Consh and general debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary *• ' for traildinK up the Human Frame, and which are oonsldtred deficient m the shore complaints, viz M Phosphorus and Lime, It canno 1m too highly' rocommondod for delicate ohildroo. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrcp ot HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real brain food,- and m cases where nmscnla and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-vrido reput Uon. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill'i gignatwei Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST, \ PAR*?



STBATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PARENTS. For fall partioalars, apply to THB H_,TBON» Strathmoeb Hospital, WO t .whrbtohnroh. THE TEA OF THE AGE? Js^n Tea. Saxon Teay mm IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE ISO OTHER. SAXQN TEA. SAXON TEA. Professob Bjokerton reports that \ SAXON TEAS we absolutely Pnre and of good quality PALM AND JO£O TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON i^UR2 4 4d INDIAN (? ft lm Brana x / x ' noted for producing 200 large l t a Oups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This <8 the tea Mr George Jameson Bold a largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money . OUii TJCAS are so popular thah we 'requently hear of instances of other Teas icing packed and sold m oar empties. Imitation is ainoerest flattery, ' but the irihiic should see that they get the genuine urtiole. Hetail from all the principle Store keeperf.; WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christohubob \< 9 68 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mowe* 4 by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whio_ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when yon can obtain a true Lnbrioant ike ■■' \ TaIiTOLIIE which feas been thoroughly tested all over he world and prononnoed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tb Agents EBWABD BEECE & SONS OHRISTOHUROH J. B. Chapman, , PAINTEB, GLAZIEB, PAPEBHANGEB & SIGN- WBITEB, THE ARCADE, next Mr J. O. Duncan's, A SB BURTON, T3EGS to inform his old friends and the ; Public, that he has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may i entrust to him, m his well-knowD satisfactory manner. J. Jtfc. Chapman. ED ULC O R SUGAR, The only sugar rermUted to - Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass cf water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to » lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with tbe trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents. France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe des Francs-Bourgeoifi, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DBUG COMPANY, Limited,. Sydney. i- OR COUGHS, COLDS, BBONOHITIS, ASTHM ™ Influenaa, Coniumpt Jon, &c &o _^._»»__. Lrf^AY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOB OF LINSEHP, |\ Aniwed,^enega, Squill, Toln, &o <AY'S GOMPOUNDj _ demnloent expeotonnt, (or Coughs Coldfc and Chest Complaints _/ A.Y' SCOMPODHDj for Coughs and Colds, is eqoall |\ asrvlceaWe % horses and cattle W AY'S TIO PH£S, a speciflo m Nenialgla'. Faceaoho ■ x. &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINtTM OATHABMOUM PH.IIS, d gsstive, oorreo- tire, and agreeably aperient /^OAGoLENB— Cement for Broken ArUoles. Sold V_/ everywhere. Manufactory, Stookport, England D LACKS MAIL COACH meets the train from Ashburton on its arrival ao Springbara every night. The ooach ,»hen goes direct to Alford Forest, and etowiH (q Spplnebuctt tbe ewae aigbt, i



'BHEABMANBBOS, MAEKET HOUBR "Dew Afaggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yea, dear I aow well remember That muck whioh you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she's entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Ten. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, M»ggi«, are all ruined, Your father is getting ao free And your system is wreoked to t je core ; Of those ailments he suffered _o greatly. But believe me the 7*<w that' l'm drinking ' Through drinking inferior T«* % Ib the Btuff that) will quickly restore. _ .„ , : Then let's drink to the health of tfaa Your illness has taught me m drinking Agents, ', To be oaretul of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree T £l 8 l v F 6d lam drinkin g the Tiger Thit from now till the end of existence Whioh the dootor bo highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger BUnd Tut! 1 - Sh Barman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, , ■ To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved as from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS., / MAEKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTBAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan New Zealand iDsaraace Company. BSTABLIShTd' L ■■«..' 1859 CAPITAL^mT MILLION. CTB PBBMIKB AOT) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTSD »OB PBOMPTNBSS AND LIBBRALITTSr FIRE AHdWARINB RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. _?HPJKSHING MAOHIJCSfES, Ao. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATfIS HA N MER & GRAVES . AGENTS wßjjfflS-? 4 kr9 t8 H v *fiS__ ißsij __»> Miff ____Hh_jsib __i___l_______-iaß *El pFft ' ■! ' __Sa^B9_l^_l-__3(«iPxviHß-_B^______i ______■ _k __^______________)__M3j^___Jl-__-__i^__Bl____XS_-Hw-fm__«9sQ^^ H-B-B _____B^9r v DAVID THOMAS, (Late Mataoo, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate \ Agent, Valuator, Woo! and Grain Broker, -ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and ABhburton | Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on .Fridays Sales 'J Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harriß Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedih Planet Junior Garden and Field Tool a Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Bakaia Clients and others that °I have appointed Mb W Baboook as my Agent m tbe Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBUBTON Great Annual Sale fbr 31 Daiys. AJSTDISEW OBR WILL COMMENCE A GBEAT CLEABANCE SALE OF HIS ENTIRE STOCK OP Drapery, Clothing & Boots ON SATUBDAY, 27th mat, FOB 31 DAYS. pVERY ARTICLE IN STOCK WILL BE REDUCED (SO AS TO EPFEO A BIG CLEARANCE DURING THE SALE. (For Particulars See Handbills). AKDMW ORE.



i , . i • • • : - •■ j IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR /^"•"•^-jj/^"-"^^--^ i-H--j-H _H -B -_B^ w '. _----^^-i fVs CELEBRATED3cTHE BEST! PUKE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS 1 PROCURABLE IIPIr wWllf BEST SELECTED STOCK BlMmmdmM^ immiMl ■ pucadcqt uniicc niDyiducD M!fJ®S^V'7T^" u kww's"''WMlft/M ' vnc.Ar[.oi nuuoc runrnoncri |ir^ *• —^HiSf a /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR r^t~\T f*W/mt"\ Q'T^UTj'WT' Jtr ft A TTT if- 1 IP. AT. tr \j\j * *\J \XXj'\J OJ. rvJjiXM L viu \_/f\ M. JO. &JL/Xv£x v I °^^^^^ l ' ' - i ' r ' ii ~»j-- i " F SQUARE. Ghkistohoroh A. Marshall Manager. H. M. JONES. CLEARING SALEIHIS MONTH, PRIOtI TO STOCK-TAKING NEXT MONTH M aJIDUOIIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR CASH ONLY ' , Cheap Lines m Stalion«?ry, Glass, Chin?, and TTancy Goods. Many/ lines of BOOKS at published prices and under. Five Quires Note Paper 6d and Is. Envelopes from 3s 6d per 1000. Boxes of Stationery 6d and Is. Wonderful value. Ornaments very .Cheap. H- M~To~NES. Seeds. Seeds. Seeds.- WE HAVE NOW IN STOOK NIMM.O AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds m 3d packets. 100 varieties. Flower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. The latest Noveltieu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EAELY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS- We have to hand a Choice line of ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low figure. Samples may be obtained on application, also the celebrated TIGER BLENDED TEAS. , For which we are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. FERN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Cheapest House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSHWARE and HARDWARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAJST BKOS., MARKET HOUSE- „ Telephone 53 A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House- Furnishing! Warehouse, CHRKTCHUiiCH. THE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have mado hia stook m all Departments most complete. OAKPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM . FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOKEKY AND FURNISHINGS, [IRONMONGERY a. jTwhite INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK COTTAGES FUKNISHEDI $ Includin 3 OCJTLERy BLANKETS, SHEhTS, NWARE, POTS, Bxo i TWO ROCMS COMPLETE ... ... __ ._, £9 to £10 , FOlJft ROOMS .„ „. .- ._, ... .. £17 to £25 8 FIVE ROOMS, from ... ... _, ... .«, £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS «... ~- ._ ._ __ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. & - m 9 WAREHOUSE A.ND STEAM FACTORY p( TUAM a St. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHUROH *i. ■ . ■■•■ ■ - ■■- ' "■■-'■■



I * LONGBEAOH COACH. r — — — y. /""\N and after WEDNESDAY, Janu. 0 V./ ary 2, the Longbesoh Ooaoh will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. 8 R. R. BROWNE, noßchman. a ' . : c ■* ' • Hanmer & Graves. KNOWING that the DEAREST THING m the world is CHEAP SEED, we have decided to make this brunch of our business a specialty, and have accordingly made pnrchases of Grain . nd Seeds from other localities than m c ur immediate neighbourhood. s WE HAVE ON SALE- t SEE3D TARTARS from the Waimate . Estate. SEED DUNS from Winchester and ' Temuka heavy lands. SKED SPARROWBILLS from South- ' land. A grand change . t SEED CANADIANS off several out- -5 side Estates. 1 - SEED WHEAT, a TUSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET. Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUARAN- Z TEED SEKDS m Stook during the . coming sowing season, and all Tursip, Rape and Clover Seeds will ba of the very ? best quality. BIANMER~&" GRATES. r [ Haniner & Graves c "TTT7"E! have much pleasure m inform- YY ing the Farmers and the Publio > generally m the Ashburton County, ° t that we have m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, I LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Corneacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, lied, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, 5 Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dußt, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which , " is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Em We shall be represented at the j WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to conduct the SALES , OF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. Hanmer & Grayes, WEST STREET. Baker Bros. b T7WRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corcer of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and at Baker and Brown'B Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. t _—«—_> 7 Telephone No. 69. 6 NOTIC-ft. ' • — — WANTED AT ONCE, 60 Men to leave their measure at the Ashbur- ton tailoring Company. Work done at the shortest, notice. Gentlemen's own material made up. Fit, style, and work- manship guaranteed. Note the address— j 6 OPPOSITE WORKIISG MENS CLUB. « W. PAULING, MANAGE*. 7 165 s WAHOO! c, THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. a . Ashburton Drug Company, Agent* v lllOj to /"\WN Makein Ladies and Ohildren'f rt Underclothing, Aprons, and Pint fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes _ B Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. at Mrs Alcobns new shop, Baker'i buildings. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs oi Boots to be cleared In one month t" — -Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. n • _, . - WANTED Known— You save 6s h every pound if you patronisi Mblloe's Cheap Boob Store. be • ' . ib From the Tea Plant to the 3to ou] anndulterated and pu^B~-Maii is KOWB T»-



Business Notices; THE ' ~" -' tww DAVIS SEWING MACHINE. SnT _ A „ „ THE Sols Agents tob Nxw Zealavp • 8 NEW DAVIS 23£?Kt5Sa MI NSOF.ft CO. by the remarkable aucoess they attained at the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im« ' mnn _ T vvm V^^SS^&S^S: 220.OOLCMtfOS,.,OHRi a TOmmOH. VERTICAL FEED thd reoftgnition they well merited-~Sp_o___ AwABDS- The first consignments of thesa l»teflt improved xnaohines reached this —— < colony by the lonic a month ahioe, and the Agenta Messrs M.NSON 4 CO., Bay _, SBW XH G MA 0 H I N B. a__JS_3_?^-f it__ES ™* 2» SB awarded the Gold Medal.



Shipping. jfflmKJt NEW ZEALAND OO.'i ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouti Port of Steamers. Tonß. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Lyttleton Aug. 6 Rnapehn 4202 Lyttleton Sept. 3 Kajkoura 4607 — Oot. 1 Ruatiine 6127 — Oot. 29 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 26. and thence forward every FOURTH THURSDAY. The R.M.S. Rimutaka will make he; passage Home through the MagiUan Straits which ought to be a great attraction t< passengers, Splendid accommodation for all olasaei of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers fron Great Britain on payment of passagi meney, or approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agentß, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LOKDON. JfajL "OOYAL MAIL STBA -jfWagN^ XtJ MERS, with Bnperlo '\SR^^^^^' accommodation for all classe *^^^^^^ of passengers, calling a x Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. l'ons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Jaly 2', lonic ...4753 Kempson... — Sept. I 1 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Oct. li 3othic ... 7730 Kidley. ... — Nov. 1! Tainui ...5031 Stuart ... — Dec II Aotea and Tokomaru carry salooi passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTaION STEAMSHIP COMPACT U OF NEW ZEALAND, limited STEAMERS SAIGFRf >M LYTTELTOI ASUNDER: For Westporfc and Gcey mouth — Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thura day ana Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise ment m Chrißtcburoh papers. Puned in— Monday, Friday, and alter nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pic ton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday* Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate • Thursdays. • The above are subject to alteration reference should therefore be made t Christchurch daily papers for dates and hou: of sailing. For farther particulars apply to P. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. fmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 1 L _" ij MUSICAL. Mrs Bowman Fox. T^IANOFORTE, SINGIPG ANI X^ THEORY OF MUSIC AT Havelock street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— On Fridays. ~ THE VIOLIN. Tljiriss bessTe" simmohds jyi Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS 1 BOILDING , Ashburton 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MBS FrMAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid anc Gray's.) Second Term will begin Tuesday, May 26, 1896 \ "TT*ACANOIES In each of the above, V Terms on application. : a oabd . MRS A. C.~~OLARIDGrE, TBAOHBE OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, A S H B U R TON . TEEMB ON APPLICATION. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.O.S.M. (Looal Representative of London Oollegi of Music). THE First Term of the Year will com commence MONDAY the 27th ins MR OWEN wtll be m attendance a his. Music Studio m the Arcade ever; morning from 12 to 1 to % ake professions arrangements. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensur I J comfort and correot sight. Dor spoil your eyes by using badly fitfcin Speotaoles. KOLA F I Aliment of economy against fatigui hunger, and thirst Antideperfcic, antifatiguing, stimuli ting, reoonstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascei tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and 1 any of them who have a muscular efifo to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue d l Francs-Boargeois, Paris. I IHE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney Known— Monste Olei ing Boot Sale at Mellob' Zoala Store. Family Brand Coffee ; to 1 |^^^Md from all Grocers and Scotekeepe