The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 3854

Ashburtoh : We4nesday, April 8, 1896.

PRICE: ONE PENIST



Business Notices. DENTIBTKY. PAINLESS "eXTRAOTIOH . * » - OF TE.ETH BY . MfITROXJS OXIDE GAS. ' A Specialty. , Fee ft r'adtnlnlstration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the promisee, ■ " Satisfaction Guabanteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BtJBNBTf SXBKBT, ASH BUB TON 9 "":..-. .1 . ; i.i ■ •■;-';'::- , .-. ■•. " SMO X E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plvg Tobacco. •:: ' f THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND . MANOFACTUBED IBOM CFOtCEST VIRQINIA LEAF ■ -— p . 2^- ASHB^RTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DV A N 0 fiTtf £25 and upwards madejpn .n : FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half- Yearly lustalmcn'a. Loans also granted for fixed periods a . current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager- PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLO> r\UR2 41 INDIAN (Palm Brano i KJ noted for produciig 200 large 'lc* Cups of fii Bt-rato Tea to the pound. This is tha tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. , OUR tfs 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 sold m oar empties. * Imitation is eincorest fl»ttery, ' bub tho public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, -AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Chbistchurgh 9 68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE •*• Whyrnln your Reapers and slowed by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant) ike which has benn thoroughly tested all over he world aud pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWABD BEECE & SONS OHRTSTCHUROH T>Y By Appointment. sOWWgy^ Appoixtmknt, Patronised by Lady Glasgow. A. EOBEBTSON & CO., I>YEBS AND CLEANEBS, CHRISTOHUROtf, BEG to Himounce to the Inhabitants of AehVurton County that MRS ALOOKN, of H«velrck street, has kindly consented to act an cheir Local Agent and all Orders left with her will be Promptly attended to. Awarded Silver nnd Bronza Medals and First-cJas* Exhibition Certificates at Nelson; Dunedin, Sydney and Melbourne Branches m Nelson, Wellington and Christchurch. 142 v UK COUUiICi, UUt.ija, J»KOWOHITIHi ASTHMA, Inflnonza, Conitunption, &c &o IX AY'S COMWUND BBSBNCB OF LINBEKD, r\ Aniseed, Senega, Bqulll, toln, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent ezpeetonnt, for Coughs, Colds, and Obest Gomplaintß KAY'SCOMPOVWD, for Coughs and Colds, Ib e^ltll j sorvloMble for horses and cattla \S aY'S Tib PILLS, a specific fa Netualglßy. Focetoht IX &c. Oontatn Quinine, Iron, *o I INUM CATHARTIOUM PTLLS, d gestive, correc. l_ tivo, and agreeably aperient /~\OAQULINB— Cement tot Broken Articles. Sold \^j everywhere. MAnniactory, Stockport, England MkmOHv Training— The Quick Thonght System of Memory Improvement enables its studt nts to enjoy a wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid Study of all kinds is rendered easy and pleasant. A grahd and accurate u.cthori for quickly learning Re< itotions. Forgetfulness »nd mind w ndering is altogether deme away with. Speaking without noV a is made si ou pie an-1 many other advantages enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illustrated circular and testiassKinls. Address— Henry W. Mitchell, caro of office •! ra j aper. where farther particulan can be ofiiSa ALFRED CURTIS, &RAIN BUOKKR A»D 03M MISSIO3T AGENT, ARCADE. Agent for Northern Insurance Compaq , \ : 166 [a card.] MR.DODDS, having returned from * Professional visit from Akarna will be m at tendance at his Dental Surgery m Burnett Street, on TUESDAY Mornini, 17th. N.B — Intending Patients wtahing to consult. Mil DODDB early, would do well to make an appoicimenw 9 92



Business* Notices. sTKAHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL TOR DISEASES OF WOMEN T8 NOW OPKN FOR PATIISNTS, For ful pirticularp, apply to the matxon, Strxthmorb Hospital, 170 ohriff church, E. OWEN COX T AM A CASH PUROHASBR OF PRIME. FREEZING SHEKP LAMBS AT PULr.TSST MARKE.T HM'KS. ... Ownerß of stock ... ,w»ll. find .it ,U) Jhcir advantage to comtnnnicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE SrOCE. - I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING; CLIPS OF WOOL.' . Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN CM. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m TT-RYTIV AND YOU WILL HAVE 1 m> o }Ji:ii. SAXON 'JEA. SAXON TEA, Pkofe sor Bjckeuton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality HRIB3.MAB O, "IVfEW yBAR'S GOODS. ICxs.s. lonic, s.s. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE bare just landed, ex p.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting o\ 13 HOGSHEADS OF OBOCKERY, CHINA, AN£ FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by oni Home Agents, with the utmost care, ti meet the requirements of our CustomTi an# the public generally. f CHAMBER LEA bETS, DINNER i^E'lti, Printed and Plain Cups and Stucen and FA^C\ GOODS/ Of the ficst Patterns and Latest De signs, m fndlees variety, too numeroui to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO (PKNKD UI (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE Blioß, 15 CAB» 8 GlhD  Suitable tor the Season's requirement OXJK OROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTB Will be found fally Stocked with Good of tho best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINULEUMS, HEARTHKUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordial! invited. A. Larwrie & Co W . Bowman Fox A CCOUNTAKT,& GEJNERAL AGEN LOANS NEGOTIATED. Agent— Royal Exchange Assurant ;. Co ,' Joye'a Sheep Dip and Dii ii>feot»-tB, Tea. TF|C ARCADE.



Business oti^-. 1 WHEAT. WHEAT. , E ARE PROMPT o'a_SH BUHRS OF Prime Milling Wheat, : AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are alao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acuourU. m our -New Grain Storei Weak Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESl 1 CURRENT R4 TBS BoHittHfe Csp, CANTERBURY FLOt® MILLS, Obtices AND3SToREfS : WEST SIREET, ASHBORTON. ; ■ . ■ ' ' ; ■ ;•--■ ; . . .- -. . ..'.., v -'i69 ; PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CE^NTiIai r ;.-• : \K PROCURABIJE :,:.__i__J USE tIT TIE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alone. Price (incasks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon Fiuid makes 100 gallons Dip • • y{^^P^^S^@3Sfi£jls?dE2n^ > > wßßßyjf _B__|a___ißW^__l^__^__MS_Sß_p^BS_^_^^_»w , __^__Bl__i_a__; -^^MJB^^BwSSßsytfMgMg^i^^fcL __Mi B H^vfli^MSaK^_fl^_S^^^^l^^Lsli-3^s9iSl'S^Ki _b^9q_B_^B _B_^^_^_| RoVjE^^H wIifBBBwMM HBhu __^__^__HR__^_^___^^^^'4_[__^_| fiEfil^^H BrjfjFj^n^^B fllH >_^^^_^_f_cHF LIT rtE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, conjbined with Glycerine— ; ha outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Si^ccasaful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips Sales hive RR£.LED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VfelßMlN, KWS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapoßt and Best Poisonous Dip m the Market. KnTW f soaper.cwt ISV1& rmUili | Jn Caseg o{ 1Q r 101 b pacfcetS| sOg pef caso One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS— BL_CKBURNE & CO., Chrißtohurch district At}ENT-i f w , HantDer. ' A^HBUKTQV LANDELLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Offioe), "DIOYOLES of every description, including Ladi«a', Front Drivers, and •D Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As ye have a large Stock on hand, we have determined to give our Patrons the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchase your Bike from a LOOAL MANUFACTURER. AH kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Dnnlopa (Detachable) €3Uim--T0 SPOBTSMBN GENERALLY, IFyour Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IFyour Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A^LARGE STOCK OF FITTINGS IN STOCK. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. LANDELLB~A3SD SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works," Burnett Street (next Club,) W H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER./ Autumn and Winter Novelties. '■THE MOST APPROVED SIYLFS IN BRITISH AND COLONIAL DRESS FABRICS, TWEEDS, Etc., including- a collection of Special Dresses — only one of each design. A Charming lot of French and English MILLINER Y, MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS, Etc., m the most Up-to-date styles. OBILDREN'S CLOTHING, CLOAKS & WATfcRPROOFF A SPECIALTY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S MACINTOSHES of the Latest Styles and Faultless Fit for Winter Comfort. FLANNELS AND BLANKETS all bought before the recent advance m wool and are offering at old prices. One of the Largest and Choicest Stocks m South Canterbury. POPULAR PRICES. Special line Gents' jAll Wool Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers — all sizes — 7s 6d pail W. H. G oil iec, ... THE CORNER. ' Vi'l''i^ n *_\_____HHH|Bß^H ' J^B' '■' __l !^_|'' ! _^^'iiJl '■__^y '_^^__r^^^^__^__^__^__H



|j§B^S Bml CHEAP i E N ST E H JS3 ISKER ™™ffiwMfff™Hrlii™ I Beads tead, Spring Mattress and ' COLOMBO STREET* CATHEDRAL ■ " ' ' A. Marshall Manager. Building 1 Extraordinary. Timber. Timber. Timber. Fencing Materials. Fencing Materials 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. , 25 tons Galvanised Roofing Iron. 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire 1\ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. 3 tons No 10 Fencing Wire. 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting. ,i LL bought previous to rise m prices m the Home Markets. a ■-.■•_ We bave decided to give our Clients tbe benefit of the purchase EARLY APPLICATION NECESSARY. «'. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONG. ..^ TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS DA VID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain JBjppker, Loans Negotiated ' Weekly Sales^oj^iive Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnigb<vlj^rtSles of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Throughout the Season ' ißbught and Sold on Commission Oleariag Sales as per arrangements ' AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch , Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder ' London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham'd Foot Rot Composition ■ Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Baroock as my Agent m the ftakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all m grass 160 acres First-class Stomp Land, thoroughly Improved, Fleraln^ton 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1060 acres Dromore, m grand order 330 acres Tussock, Marbnan 300 acres Tawaock, Lismore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc, every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF , PLANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONJ i . ■;"■ ■-.- ■■■■ ■■■■ :



E. W. HAHNIER y-.-i ft AVING aVlast. made the necessary HI .arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by MESSfcS MILES AND CO., Limited, without the chance of being asked to clear out .at any, , moment, I. h aye much pleaanre.in informing OLD CLIEiSiT^ who hare dene their business to a great extent on these premise's, and the Public generally, that 1 intend to keep m stock all. kinds of goods which are; bequibed on farms, LARGE OH SMALL, BUOH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting, with centre strand, Binder . Twine, Cornsacks, Wpolpacks, > Beaming Twiqe, Branding; Oils m Blue, Bed, & Black, Flour, Sharps,- Bran, vFine! i- alt,; ■ 0 6*a rs c Salt, Rock bait, English Superphosphates, • Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. I eh»U hold Auction Sales of STOCK tod SHEEPSKINS at the usual times as heretofore, and I shall be. a Cash Buyer of all sorts of GRAIN and GRASS BEiiDS during the coming season. . — — - As I have pitched my camp m Ashburton, I hope to receive a share of the business going. c. w. Tanmer, West Street, December 17^ 1895. TRY GALL I CHAN'S A JO. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLICHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT Is s!io specially prepared for Veter- inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing willJxS found faithful m its operation w ' For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Cows, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness wil be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALUOHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Siok Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, etc. .. - ;■.■ There is no humbug about these Pills Their extensive use In a. guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty Pills In every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLIOHAN'S A.C. CORN CURE. It 1b a roost Wonderful Preparation and will remove any Corn (hard or sore.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without In any way injuring the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily canted out Prioe, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, represents GallJchan's A.C Preparations m Canterbury, and all business must conducted through him EDWIN OALLIGHAH, . PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ashurst, Manawata, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Saundera' Buildings ; H. K. Bonnington, Ohemlsb, East Street ; Shearman Bros , Burnett Street 12 45 I ASHBURTON RACING^ CLUB- AUTUMN MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Ashburten Racecourse on FEIDAY, APEIL 10, 1896 WEIGHTS, Weights will be published at or about APRIL 8, 1896, ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptance* for the Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of APRIL 8. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 144 Secretary,'



THE DAVIS *™° MAOHI^E. So __ Amm „_ p NEW DAVIS ■W^ ESS*J Ml NSON & CO , Amerioa has received a very crreat impetus by the remarkable suaaess they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im. portent improvements were there shown for 220. OOLCMrtf) An nwilTflTnwtTßnfr VTCRTTCI AT, TTWWTI *£ c flrst> time » and **»*™d from the judges * UUW ' JaBD M " «»»«««'««• VKKTIUAL FEED tha recognition they well merited-BwsoiAJi Awabds, The first consignments of thes* latent Improved machines reaohed this """" colony by the lonic a- month sinoe, and the Agents Mkssbs MINSON & CO., say ' _,„ sewing MAOHWii.aayjjfifßn&^ai-s* 2s 6b wbbk '■■■■"; »wardea the.Ooia Medal.



TTJNION STKAMBHIP COMPANY U O# NEW. ZEALAND, Limitbd. r STEAMERS SAILiitOMLYTTELTON ASUNtfER: For Weetport and Grey month— Weekly, Wellington —Monday; Tuesday, Thurs- : d»y and Saturday . NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- tneiit itfChristchuroh'papers. . -Bunedin— Monday, Friday, and alter* ; uate Tuesdays and Saturdays. i ■; Nelson, and Picton, via Wellington— Tneaday and Saturday. '■ New Plymouth "k' Onehnnga— Thura- day, April 2. Auokland, via East coast— Thursday, April 2 and 9. v Melbourne, via Hobart— -March 31, and April 9. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. = Sydney, via Cook's Straits — April 4 : -.■ s and 8. : , The 1 above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made ' to Christchu rch . daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. •; , . For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, . Agent, Ashbnrton.- SHAW, SAVIiiL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. F6ft LONDON. •*,! TOOYAti MAIL STEA jtfnKSK. •■* MKRSi with superior aK^^^^^ accommodation for all classes ■^^^^^^'•jof^passenpers, calling at Monto 1 Video or Bio,: Teneriffe and Ply- month. ' Tone [Commander From I Date. Aotea .. 5653 Gotland ... — March lonic ... 4753Kempaon.^ — April 30 Tainui ... 5031 Stuart ... — May 28 Gothic ... 7730Kidley ... — June 25 Tokonran 8238 Maxwell ... — June Aotea . and Tokomaru carfy saloon passengers on'y. - E. W. HANMER, 3 179 Agent. X^|IACKS~fiiAiL COAOH~meets the JL/ , train from Ashbnrton oi its arrival at Springburn every night. The coach then goeß direct to Alford Forest, and retorts to Sprlnprrarn the same nighr^^^ "IX EATING'S POWDER X EATING'S POWDER, ,- \r EATING'S POWD^K, TT EATING'S POWDER, T/'EiSiNG'S POWpFR, . { T£ EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly nn- rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Bekti;E9, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life) All woollens and fan should be, well sprinkled with the pow- der, before plaoihg away. It is invaluable to bike' to the seaside; To avoid disappoint- ment, insist upon having Keating's Powder. No other (powder is effectual , ; : ... v ,, r .i fBUGS, 11 l( " ' FLBAS, ■ SILLSiMOTHS, > BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES. ' Unrivalled m destroying , Fubas, Buas, O/OOKBOOHEB, Beetles, Mbros m Fues and «very? «ther species of. insect. Sportsmen will find, this invaluable for v destroying fleas m th« dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs tEh© Pnblic are CAtmoKED that every package ' bf the < genuine > powder bears the autograph . of Thomas ■ Keating Without thio any article offered is a lraud. Sold ia Tins only KEATING'S WORM TABLETSr KEATDJG'S WPRM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pofuawr VEOETABiiB Sweetmeat, both m appearance and tante, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy .for lotestinal or Thbead Woiats, : It is a perfectly ' safe and mild preparation, and is 'especially adapted for children. Sold m Tins by all Druggists Proprietor.* Thomas Keating, London PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY. (Local Representative of London College of Muslo). THE Flrsb Term of the Year will oom- commenc* MONDAY the 27th inst MR OWEN will be ia attendance at his Music Stndio In the Arcade every , morning from 12 to 1 to make professional arrangements. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITB SPECTACLES. > Sole agent for Ashbnvton District, g- g A L E X, JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURf ON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures JLi comfort and correct slghi. Dont spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 A CARD MBS A. O."OLtAEIDGE, 1 TBACHBB OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, an© SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBUBTON, tb»mß w ArruoATiON,



Shipping. Jgg^ NEW ZEALAND ; (SfitIPPINO COMPANY OO.'i ' ROfAL MAIL STEAMERS, \ FOR LONDON^ i Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffo, and j ( Plymouth. -W I w Portfof Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. ttaapehtt 4208 Lyttelton April 16 Kaitomra AW? ■.;— May H Bnah&ae 8127 — Jane 11 Tbngariro SI6S — / July 9 Ri»tft»k» 4615 — Aug. 6 . . U n, ...... r-^- • — ■-, ■ ■; And tHendeforvrard every fourth Thursday. VRiM.S. RITAPBHUwiII call at Ricde- Janeiro as well as Monte Tideo this voyage hope. ■ -.'■■ . .-. f-,.. .■ o.: •■■•■ ■: ; Splendid aooommodation for all classes of passengers. . . . . . . , Wktrahtß Issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. / ; F6r jfu^herparticalars apply to \ ; . J*RffiptAi^R Bjipa LimMkb r ' ' Acentfl| - Ashburton.,