The Ashburton Guardian.

V^OL. XVII. NO. 4016

A.SHBUKTOa : Friday, October {6, I*9o.

PRICE: OiVB PR



' ; , ! Business Noticv^B PAINLESS KXTRAOT3J OF TEETH Jm BT :^H NITROUS OXIDE oi^H ASpeoialty. Fee for administration ... s9H All kinds of Dental work exfl^l the premises, Satisfaction GuAßAi*Tn^^H| G. F."FODDS.iH SURGEON MENTIS Bubnzti Street, Ashbxjb iailoeing, a^m T&ILOBING, \yu HY wesr ready-made o'oJ^^^H ▼* you can get a Splenb^^^H and Stylish Suit at the i^^^H ASHBURION TAILOBIIifIHH A Trial will Oonvifl^^^^l Note the address^^^^^^B OPPOSIPE WORKING 4|^^B W. PAULING, Ma O^^H| ASHBURTO^^H^H PERMANENT BUII,IJ^PSB| INVESTMENT SOOIETY^H \ D V A N 0 sT^f £25 and qpJ made on ' FREEHOLD PROPERTY, J repayable by Monthly, Qa^rterly^B Half- Yearly Instalments. I -^H Loans also granted for fixed peiwß current rates. Further^particnlara-ot^appHi^^^^H EDWARD STEP^^^H SPRING AND SUI^H GCODS. r HAVE pleasure m intimati^^^HH have opened out a stock oy^^H Ladies', and Gentlemen's ""^^^^^^^l CHROME BUFP^^HBB BOOTS AND SirJ^H Manufactured by a New ~ond Patent Method, und although onl^^^^H introduced, are rapidly gain!Dg^^H^H| the public, -being easily unsurpassed for comforb and hard^^^^H . NEW GOCIS B^^M Now Lasding^^^^^^^H ex Mamabi. NEW GOODS :^U Now Landing" -""" IM^^H ex Tonic : .^^^^B NEW'GOODS. Now Landing ex Aotea. Comprising a Splendid SelecnßiJ^^H Latest Fashionable Goods ?°fl^B| All Departments. NEW TWEEDS & COATIHS -*—--■ . - - -- . From the Eaiapoi and Roslyn Mills, scß able for the coming season. Large! range of patterns to select from, n and which can be made and ■ fitted by first-class trades^ ■ then. - \ I LATEST STYLE AND Fl©^ ■ GUARANTEED. J A. LA'WTll* SAUNDERS 1 BUILDING t B • n ■ s • h » *r''l X ; U eg * g a S &■ ■ 2j I ° °.p H WANTED Known— Maddens Refresh meut Rooms are the rooms /to Excellence. When m townjlo not fail t( give them a look up. DcTyriuViko a JLoa that has a sweet nutty flavor, dH^^H and bloom, m addition to its f^^H^H which a surprise visit from the^^^^M the other day proved ? You go to Maddens ! If you are up a Spread m a private or general "^^H| would like your Pastry, Cakes, Creams, etc., to be a success, along to Maddens m East Street, won't be disappointed. Bride, Cur^^^fl and Birthday Cakes a special ts^^^^^^M • Have yon tried Kozie Tea At pQoe ; it 1% delioioui



Busmen. Motlees STKA'IHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN JS NOW OPEN FOR PASMTS. For full particulars, apply to N thb matron, Strathmobr Hospital, 170 . whriptchuroh, THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXOJS" TEA. SAXON TEli mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professob Biokebton reports that SAXON TEAS are ' absolutely Pure and of good quality i PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOfc ,>UR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand, \ ' noted for producing 200 large r J<a of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thiß 8 the tea Mr George Jameson sold s argGly. OUR 5*3 TEAS (Palm and Toko) are •qual'y good valun for the money OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of ether Teas -icing packed and sold m oar empties. Imitation ia sincerest fl jttery, ' but the jublic should see that tht-y get the genuine \rticle Retail from all the principle Store' <eeperf. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. L 65 Colombo Street, Ohristchurcb 9 68 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OP CURB Why ruin your Reapers and fltowe^ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true Lubricant ike Talvoliih which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWAED BEECE & SONS. OHRISTOHUROH Baker Bros. TjTPRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ Comer cf Wakanui Road and Cass Streetß, and at Bsker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69 6 J. B. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIEB, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, next Mr J. C. Duncan's, Ashburton, T>"EGS to Inform his old friends and the Public, that he has RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and' will be glad to execute any work they may entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. .It. Chapman. "TVTOTICE.— Are., you going to build \ A_N Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pump?, Ranges, Regißtei Grates, Locks and Hinges, WashiDg Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. If you want delicious Coffee try tht o lebrated Family Brand } to be obtainec • v#ry where.



Business Notices. ~^HEAEMAN BROS. MABKET HOUSR "^f» r Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear I now well remember Inat muck whioh you buy at the door j How Auntie suggested that Tea> a *r e doctorß iov ever are wniling, And a blessing from all she'd entitled And life is becoming a bore." i For suggesting such excellent lea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, ; Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to tie core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly.' But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior lleta t Is the stuff that will quickly restore. v ... \ Then let's drink to the health of the xour illness has taught me m drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now fcill the end of existence Which the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea" $haarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God blesa them for giving the Q, To a drink^that's a great earthly blessing / AndTsaved us from bidding Adieu. / SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAT & SON, Agents for New Zealan . . j New Zealand Insurance Company. HSTABLIShTsD 0 ' L* _ 185 9 Capital-^onF million. the fremieb and wealthiest colonial COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHINES, &o M ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMBE & ' GRAVES ' A.SBNTS ALFORI) . FOREST SAW MILjIS. 'VHAHPLIN AND CO BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashburton County and surrounding districts that they have Now m Stock Large Quantities of First-olas^- Building' Timber, ALSO,— A Second-class Assortment both very Ohenp and Very Useful. TIMBER FOR MAKING SEEI'P-YARDS A SPECIALTY,! ALL SIZb.S AND LE^GTHS OF BRIDGE TIMBER, -■.!■■■ 4 bTAKKS AND FIREWOOD OF ALL SORTS ALL OF THE &BOVE AT PEIOES TO MEET THE TIMES In future all Slabs will be 7s 6d for a Two-horse Load, and 10s for a Three-horse Load, AND WILL BE SOLD EOR CASH ONLY. : SHAHPLIN & CO. STAVELEY ■""" ■■■ ■ v LANDELLS & SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), BIOYOLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and 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, OHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchase your Bike from a LOOAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Danlops (Detachable) «ftJJWS.~TO/SPO"RTSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IF . 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'lnd son, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) SPRING CLEANING. "PERSONS DESIROUS of having their Homes Painted, Papered, or x Distempered during the Spring, would do well to communicate with me as early as possible, so as to avert the rush which generally takes place during Christmas month. I AM CLEARING OUT my present Stock of WALL PAPERS at' a VERY LOW PRICE, so as to make room for a large Shipment of NEW SEASON'S PAPERHAFGINGS which I expect from England" a few weeks hence. This is the time of year to paint Houses outside. NONE BUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND OILS USED IN PAINTING ' Reliable Tradesmen sent to the Country at shortest notice. 1 J. WILSON, Corner of the Arcade and. Burnett Street, Ashburton. Telephone 65, 8 199



business Noti<»v, THE " ' ' DAVIS SEWING MACHINE Solb Agents job Nbw Zbalakd J B LS^SSSS t S KSSS" J MINSON& CO, America has received a very threat impetus by the remarkable suocess they attained at the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im- portant improvements were there shown for 220 OOTXtMnn Qm nmjTaronrrrranrr the first time, and woeived from the judges ' WUJMaO S3? '» OHRISTOHUROH. thd recognition they well merited— Special Awards, The firßt consignments of theaa teteat improved maohines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MXNSON & CO., Bay they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp PEI * Oca Cst\ WEEK. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Maohinb was &® KJ-Lf awarded the Gold Medal. BBEST SELECTED STOCK ' CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN NEW ZEALAND. /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR >-> BEDROOM d»J.O lOs, COLOMBO STREF.T & CATHEDRAL SQU.fi RE, Christohukoh A. Marshall Manager. <■' I hi 5 Y-*^W IK * THE EEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works m the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all. the Mechanical Work done j* you may require, from the Repairing of a SewiDg Machine to |_g _i the making of a Combine. b£ BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done . at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are £d g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will kj XJI go to employ local tradesmen. £?! O H BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work P5 done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. H BECAUSE Within the last i three years WE have sent : H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Achburton. KILWOETH & SON, BEIDGE WOEKiS, Ashbmton. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOUDS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their - first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this Beason, we have a quantity . of the well-known ; BO STOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-class Boot 'at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOOK, BEOTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gema), m lace anc strap; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Shoes, from .2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from ... 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from 4s 9d A few lines of last season's goodß left, which will be sold at any price to clear Felt Slippers from la (large size only). A Really .First-class Slipper, good value at 4s now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals — usual price from 22s to 26s 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT THE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, o. NICHOLAS, Manager



THE NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. LONGBE4IOH OOAOH. i { and after WEDNESDAY,. Janu- \ x -' ary 2, the Longbeach Ooaoh will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, _ r V>achman SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark -Aromatic Plug: ' Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFAM> MANUFAOTUBED PROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF t— . PRIZK MEDAL > PURKLYIONOTAN Now Within the Reach of Ail PURE I 1 /ill CEYLON il& PURE — /_W INDIAN i/lfl EACHPRICE :^T\* AND UP TO O /Jm 4/PERLB.^/^l SOLD BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. The tender of Mr Galliclian has been accepted for the pstent rights, stock-ifl- trade, &c, of the celebrated Bee Oint- ment by Mr Scotr, 8.0.A. It is the intention of Mr Gailiehan to sell the Bee Ointment m addition to his A. 0. Ointment &o. Bee Ointment WlLxj oe found an excellent Ointment for the many diseases the human flesh is so frequently attacked with. Bee Ointment is used sod recommended by leading doctors and mid wives. Bee Ointment oan be used on the weakest of children, and with cqua* eaooees on the most robust. We invite a trial of Bee Ointment and guarantee satis faction. Prios Is 6<3. TRY GAIITiCHAN'P AM. Oiniment * A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d. A.C. OOE~f CUKE. For hard or soft corns, warts or bunion Price Is, A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sicl Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite v Female' and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, etc. . 30 Fills m a box ; price Is 6d. The Ointments are specially matufaotured as a horse and cattle dressing. Dairy farmers and borse owners will find them obeap, effioa- tious and economical. Price 2s 6d. The above lines are etooked by chemists and stores, and will be found quite equal to t any imported line. Irademark and my signature on every pot. : EDWIN GALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, Aehburton, t "fXTANTED Known— That) E. Mahooe i Y V is Still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crookery, and Glassware at as reasonable ' a price as any other house m the tiade, ) Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited, on daily, (telephone No 76*



Shipping. . HM H B J^tMßKJt^ NEW ZEALAND j^pUggg^SHIPPING OO.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Ruahine 6127 Wellington Oct. 31 Tongariro 4163 Wellington Nov. 26 Rimutaka 4515 — Deo; 24 Ruapehu 4202 — Jan. 21 Kftikoura j 4507 — Feb. 18 and thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY Splendid accommodation for all olasses of passengers. Warrants 'issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage meneyy or approved guarantee for sained For further particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, ABhburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JVX "OOYAL MAIL STEA- rfSljg^S,. -*-* J MKRS, with euperlor accommodation for all classes I^^^^^~^'-f>f passeneers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Taneriffe and Ply- oath. Tons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Oct. 15 Sothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — Nov. 12 Tokomaru 6238 Max we11.. „ — Jan. 7 lonio ...4753 Kempson:..[ — Feb. 4 Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TT^JON STEAMSHIP COMpANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, LifrrasD. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesf^Jort and Greymouth — Weekly, Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE.— For extra sailings see advertise* ment m Christchuroh papers. Dunedin— Monday, Friday, and. Alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* Sydney, via . Auckland — Alternate .Thursdays. The above ■ are subject 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. MUSICAL. T LEWELLYN QWEN, M.C.S.M, L.R.L.C.M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, and MANDOLINE. .. ip-. - *■ ■ . .. . •- ■...., 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. MR OSBORNE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), ,'' ' ■ ' "T7"ISITS Ashburton and surrounding V districts every four months, viz, March, July, and November. Orders may be left) with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab his Musio Studio. Arsade Chambers, Ashburton Mrs Bowman Fox. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND THEORY OF MUSIO AT Havelock street 1 , Ashburton. New Pupils will kindly arrange thol lessons as Soon as Possible, as the las term of this year begins on WEDNE3 DAY, September 30. RAKAIA— On Fridays. ' 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MBS F.""MAKBIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's ) The next term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 "TTACANOIES m eaoh of the above. V Terms on application. THE VIOLIN. #»||/riSS BESSIE SIMMONDS JJILV Teacher of the Vlalln, SAUNDERS' BUILDING , Ashburton A OABD MRS A. C."CLARIDGE, TEAOHBR OF j PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, : ASHBURTON. •TBBMS ON APPIJOATION. ! LAZ ARUSS SIGHT TESTING AND ' SPEOIALITE vSPEOTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E K - . JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure J-J comfort and correcb sighb. Done spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. t' — — ~-" ~~~~ »irOWLBS f Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for female t* - quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with, the sex, Fozaa la ljd to 2b 9d, of allChemfsts and Patent Bf edioine Vendors. Prepared only by the Linooln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England Whole- ale of ol the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of imita- ons , ■'.■'■ ■OBCOUUHS, 00LD9, BaONOHITIB, ASTHM m Influenza, Comnmption, &o, &o CAT'S COMPOUND BSSBNOB OF LINSEBD Aniseed, Senega, SqnlU, Tola, &o < AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, foi Ooughß, Colds, and Ohest Complaints <AY r SCOMPOTJNI>, for Congns and Colds, is equall serviceable for horses and cattle f x¥'B TIO PILLS, a specific m Neuralgia-. Faceaohe Vie; Contain Quinine, Iron, &o INtTM OATHABTIOUM PILLS, d gestive, oorni _ tlvc, and agreeably aperient s^OiftUiaN»~o«ment for Broken Artlolet. Bol( KfJ' tWllbw* MwoXwrtotJi Stookpord finglaad