The Ashburton Guardian.

xvn. no. 4056

: Tuesday, December 1, 1896.

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| MAIL laOTUJ.-r. ■-! ' « M w ilB for Uaited Kingiom acd Continent of Europe per direct steamer Tonearir©v vta Monte Video and Teneriffe close here aT^ 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Deoember 1. Due .London January 13. ■£ Mails for Ceylon, India, China, Japan,! btraits settlementa, also Continent of EuiweH and United Kingdom, via Brindisi. Dae Lai t^ndpn, January 19, 1897, and closes abi Wellington* per Manapoun^on Saturdw^i j m ln^» at no 0?' Mai6^r,«Au«tr^arl and Tasmania, due m Sydney on 10th inab. fl Close at Wellington, per Sfaiiapouri, on Saturday, the sth inst., at 1 . Fob Indigestion, the best 'r?mei3y-^«aJ doubtedly Nobton's Camomtlk Piiis. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injariona drugs. Acting at once as a eplen- di'l torn? arid a gentle apepjeat* ; For nearly 100 yearn they have proved unequallec' for indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache an ! for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is l^d, 2s Bd, and Us, by all Medi- otne Vendors throughout the w«»rlf*, A Business Notices. LONGBEACH COACH. < ON and after WEDNESDAY, .Tanuarj 2, the Longbeach Coach will p^art Crotn Ash barton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE. Coachman WANTED, -^ secondhan p bags.._> NEWCASTLE, BRUNNER : NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always v m Stock. _ ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTsTrHLS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the pubiio to the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Ligniteß m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and oheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott* SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, * Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone- No. 8£ ~~~^^ _ PALM AND JOEO TEAS J . INDIAN AND CEYLOfc jA OUR 2 4iOr?Df^^(Palm"'l}rHira>^B noted for producing 200 large IJ^^B Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. Tt^B is the tea Mr George Jamesot r *^d^H hugely. j^^B OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and '_ equally good value for the moaey^ -JH^H OUR TISAS are so popular thafcweß frequently hear of instances of other Te?«B heing packed and sold m oar emptiesfl 1 Imitaliou is sincerest fl ittery, ' but tl^l public should see that they get the genm^B article J^M Retail from all tbe principle Sto^J keepers • — — - - '*— WHOLESALE FROM" JAMESON, ANDERSON. AND CflH 155 Colombo Street, OhristchH^B GEAHAM & CO.'s T> A T.E N T PIE RMAN EN B , FOOT-ROT CUBE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, &^^| can be applied at a cost of less tha^^f ONE HALF-PENNY P£R SHEE^B Read opinions of Government lu&pt^t^B of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbokough. fl In re your remedy for Fcotß t I buve cfl hcaitation m esyiog it is tbe most effective have met, and dbb been used m the tiicrtricfl under my ohaTge with the best results. have reootnrDenfkd fend shall Pv/^flM^^^n recommend it to any owncfß of thc^^B[M with Foot-Rot, r fii?esfe which I rtpivC/, ': sIW ia bo cfien neg/ee'ed until it takes euch B strong bold on the flock th&t it osn no locgeM be ignored, when it might havo been ecsilyH put down at its first appearance by a iiMidfl attention and the use of your remedy, , H JOHN MOOBE, r MM Inspector ot Stock -M February 28, 1895. fl Department of Agricultcjke, Haweilm In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opioion of the result of yourj dressing cheep at Mr Lysaght's an MJ Nicholas' with your Fo: t-Kot Speoiflc," 1 ha^l every confidence m saying that the gjfs^t^H a pcrfeot one, although the weatbeTwas veryl wst and stormy and the examination wav only Bix days after tbe feet had been dresse^ Some of the sheep wtre very badly aff r ' *-efl nearly the whole of the foot having c' I Bbould recommend a:l sheep owne. d to^^l your Specific if their sheep arej^oubled j^fl Foot-iot, as it is easily put tfb, aud 1-STD^^B it will give satisfaction. — I remain, j^^H 7 ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stoo^B Jane 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, ■ rv" from the Sole Proprietors, fl °* GRAHAM AND CO', ■ p '■lton Gore Road, Boseneath, B u& Wellington. 1 ANTED k> own — MADI>EH ' s e^|B meut Roon A8 are th , e ™°™ ■ \itTv, Qri ;„ town do not fa^H Excellence. When m ~ ... flfl S^^^zwv°«{fl and bloom, m addition to »X InSefl which a surprise visit from tL « Jn 3* )^fl the other day proved? You do' > J*M go to MADDENs! If you are SeEV^I5 eE V^I up a Spread m a private or general way,- Wfl would like your Pastry, Cakes, JelliesV Creams, etc.," to be a success, why, come alone to Maddens m East Street, and yo| won't be disappointed. Bride, Christeniii| and Birthday Cakea a specialty, -~ v , g .^J "TXT ANTED Known— Spectacles, J^jfl YV Protectors, Gogglee, Folders, Everything m the optical Ime at S. Salk^H r 1 Optician. 'Mk r __ — ; — _— — m jrr^HERE is no doubt, no possible d(fl| i* i tn» b y° u ? efc Good Value for S b | xnoney at MEMiOs's^ \v . Drink only Kozib Tka ;it is abso^H| l>g>nre. U, ZANCKft Sole Agent



r ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N O E S of £25 and upwaw made on '" FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current rates. Farther particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager TBB TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA..: SAXON TEA. rpRY IT, AND TOD WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEA.S are absolutely Pure and of good quality NOTICE mH E OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENEEAL GBOOBBY STOEE Tiuwald will be conducted by myself. Having secured ihe services of Mb E. 3. Bonnington, as manager, it is my in- "ention to keep (ho VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, .nd by doing so, I trust to meet with fiir share of public patronage. J. HES*LTINE, E. C. BONNUOTON, 17 Manager. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re price of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid; on receipt of cheque or P.O order : — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow:... 16b Od Chertsey 16s lOci JT : .nds ... 16s 6d R»k»ia ... 17a 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Laurlston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6;i Orarl ... 17s 9d Ashburton — All Coal Merchants GEORG~E B~A3K, MOUNT SOMERS. PIPES. THE LOEWE, G.B.D, NEEDLEWOOD, BILTOR PIPES. A fresh Supply AT PEROT'S^ BAZAAK STABLER LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Cloße to Arcade. nnHESE Commodious Stables are open at I all hours, and the Proprietor can Supply at a moment's notice — BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES, AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering, and o her processions Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. [ JOSEPH LLOYD, Jtjnr., i 36 PROPRIETOR. I _ •— 7 One Box of Clarke's B 41 P ills "warran ed to cure all discharges from the Urinary s Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti • tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Baofe Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m £ Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the Worlc o Pi o} rietors : The Linooln and MrnfrANi C'UMUBsPauoCoMPAny, li» coin. JKnflflanc



Oau be Obtained irom ,ALL STOREKEEPEES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. . WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, I nsurance & Estate Aorent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and Aehburton" Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on* s FEIDAYB Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightban^'s Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company " Graham's Foot Rot Oomposifcion Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools x Belfaßt Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Barcock as my Agent m the Kakaia district r DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE X OF j PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON} WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for ihe labove Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and.havo pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, thei NEW THREE AFRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. , This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m nse m America and England for the past four seasons, and r* .Australia for the paat two, and has won the admiration of sll who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APEON REAPER AND BINDER, Still Holds ita Own, and well deierves it 3 title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, wMle their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to' Si ONE. The "Farmers 1 Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill ia undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Fu Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can bo delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R, B. RBSTBLL m Charge o the Machinery Department, and ful particulars may be had from him" BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMIME "THE NEW WOOD." D. TIOMA S, AGENT. 10 OWN Make m Ladies' and Children s \\J ANTED Known— That J. Moisoir Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- VV has just received a large shipment fores; also a good assortment of Calicoes, of English, American, and Continental Boots Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc, and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an at Mbs Alooen's new shop, Baker's overwhelming Stock of the best colonial Buiidings. makes, which he intends disposing of at very — — -. reasonable prices during the coming holidays. "TT7"ANTED Known— Th^t E. Mahood Repairs as usual done at once afc Moison's T T is Btill selling all kinds of Grocery Premier Boot Store.East Street, Ashbnrton. S^as a a D n d y 3rE£ m thT^dt T HEA ? Da man say^hat > Mellor is selling Oraers by letter or telephone promptly X Boots Wonderfully Cheap. Attecded to. Families waited on daily. Have you tried Kozis Tea ?Tf not do bo Stltplw tf» 7fl oace i if is to\m»»>



I'Wtoßß^ Established dyer 30 ears IS iiiiilira ' *■ BmT SBL^™ D STOOK |[f|iPißitiHpllHel| B - IN NEW ZEALAND. " IfSpir^a; — :SiSi2! — ~^Bl V"' <a /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR BQwltfflwiiiliii l'lfeiii 'BiitlillliiiiiiliiiiuiitelMFTnF "J Beadstcad, Spring Mattress, and HnllH A ll Carpets from "is 6d made' and MWMwIM laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL A. Marshall Manage LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Gycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) NOW* THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention of our Customers, and the public generally, with the fact that we have a Lot of SECOND-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from d»3 to £30, Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL PAY YOU. "IS" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve monthe, and keep same m repair -■ FKEE OF CHARGE. jib// lL ti <n r^rsx £f §j Wpw / b jt I! m <& * *• fetf r >> qj \\ irQ Q ■"* )^^. * THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works m the Oounty of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done \ . • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to j-g C the making of a Combine. M '[' |> BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done | >_, a t headquarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are £rj i g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel or} go to employ local tradesmen. £* ,fxj BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S P5 done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. ■< tl| BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent JJ EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. . EILWORTH & SQN, • BBiPGii WOBKfcJ, Ashburton.



Business Notice^ THE " ~~ : ' TTTTC > DAVIS SEWING MACHINE. „ 1a ™ . / Solb Agents job Nbw Zealakp NEW DAVIS T^raftS-B BSS" J MINSON & CO, w . " America haa received a very «eat impetus by the remarkable success they attained afc tha Ohioago Exhibition. Several very im- portant improvements were there Bhown for 220. OOLCMiiO 8* OTTRT««TnwT7RPW VERTIO AT, ffDipn fc ? e firßt fcime » and "°eived from the judges * ww ' Jaßo 8B '» OHRISTOHURCH. VfittUUAL FEED thd recognition they well merited-SPBOIAI, AwABDS The first consignments of thesa btent improved maohines reached this """""" colony by the lonio a month since, and the Agents Mkssbs MINSON & CO., nay SEWING MACHINE. iSJtt&SS&f&gE* PEB 2s 6» WEBK awarded the Gold Medal.



S MO X E I THE NEW VENUS . Dark Aromatio Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI> MANUFAOTUBEn FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF STBATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OP WOMEN 1 S NOW OPEN FOR PA77ENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmore Hospital, 170 w-hristchurch, MONEY TO LEND. Q EVERAL Large and Small Sums to be tnt at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW Solicitor, 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. "J J. B. Vhapmjan, b PAINTER, GLAZIEE, PAPEEHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE AROADE, next Mr J. O. Duncan's, Ashburton, 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 entrusb to him, m his well-knowu satisfactory manner. J. K. Chapman*! Baker Bros. THURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road ajid Cass Streets, , ard at Baker and Brown's Coach — ' Factory, Havelook Street. : EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69. MMOATEXC 1 !? FU RE CEYLON SIHDIiIH CEYLXSN I/© pi eg}? I 'i^.'J^'- INDIAN £/ HI I BLENDED O /- LA£B PRlCE —=r4¥ audupto 9m /A 4/PERLBI2g/4ii SOLO BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole azent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E K - JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure _- !_j ■ comfort and oorreot eight. Done /8 spoil your eyes by using hidly fitting



Shipping. J^tmSf^ NEW ZEALAND OO.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Lyttelton Nov. 30 Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Dec; 24 Rnapehu 4202 — Jan. 21 Kaikoura 4507 — Feb. 18 Rnahine J 6127 — Mar. 18 »nd thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY Spjendid accommodation for all olasses of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Greats Britain on payment of passage money, or approved guarantee for same. For further partioulara apply to FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. tJfrJL "DOT A.L ..MAIL STEA- rtffffilfgS -R> MERS, with superior \sLa«lSy accommodation for all classes "^**^* of passengers, calling at Monte .Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. outh. Tons Commander From Date. 1897 lonie ...4755 Kempaon... — Feb a. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — "Feb 14. Aotaa ...6346l*cotland ... — Mar 18. Qothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — April 1. Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. . HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For We3tport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura^ day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; references Bhould therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. " MUSICAL. ~~~ Mrs Bowman Fox, CERTIFICATED IJBACHER, \ Havelock Street, Ashburton. T>IANOFORTE, Singing, Organ, and JIT Theory of Music. Quarters com- menced at any date. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. T LEWELLYN QWEN, 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. Estudiantina Band meets every THURS- DAY.— Fee for engagement, 1 guinea. 1896 ~T PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH ■■MRS. F."MAKEIG,._ Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's.) The nexb term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 "TTACANOIES, m each of the above. V Terms on application. ~" A CARD MRS A. C~OLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, AS HBURTON. TERrfS ON APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDING , Ashburton loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and rttoweJ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whio^ fcira yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain & true I^hrieani ike TAIVrtLIIW which has been thoroughly tested all ove» he wdrld and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents JSBWARD REECE & SONS OHRISTOHURJH "~ DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... 6s. all kinds of Dental work executed the premises, - Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.ITODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnbti Street, Ashbubton 9 TUDY, Economy and patronise Mem,qj Qhe»p Boofc B»la.