The Ashburton Guardian.

v^ol. xvii. no. 4089

AsHBUKTOii : Wednesday, November 11, 1896.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



• 4, • -3 pAIKLBSS EXTRAOTIOBrI xr . ■ OF TEiETH :/ i ■ BY : ' 'A NITROUS OXIDE GAS. | v A Specialty. :: Fee for administration ... 6s, ] All kinds of Denial work executed ! the premises, ---^J SaTISPAOTION 6UABA»TBBD» " G. F."D(M)DS/ I DENTIST, — BUBHijfir- STBKKrT ASBBUBTOH 9. : "v---->^>.. -'■■■ :-. .- n J, IMPORTANT TO FRUITGROWERS AND FARMERS. NOW that the merits of "DEATH ON . BCALE" is known throughout the district, and the Bpting being the very -^ best season for Application, farmers '■'■}. can have their trees dressed very reasonably r with Guarantee) by applying to A. H. r LIGHT, agent for Dearh on Scale, Care ■ Central Hotel, Ashburton. Agent for latent Spray Pamp complete' with Spray land Jet. Below ia one of the many Testimonials received. To TONKINO AND Co., V Wellington. I have much pleasure ih testifying to the meritß of your "Death on Scale." I have * used it on all my trees, and m c"very case the " i result has been highly satisfactory It not only, killed «cft'e and American bight, but appeared to renew the hea:th and vigour of the .trees; dres>ed with it. The above results were obtained after six weeks application. ■■ Wishing ypu every success, — Faithfully yours, ' JOHN OGRADY. : Winobmore, September SO 1896. 10 T loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and tiLevraJ- by usirig.inferipr Lubricating Oils, whioj tire ypur boiseS and clog the Machines, "\ when you "Ban a true I "bricanfr ,ike ■■ ■ V - - ■ ■•■-I which has been Iboronghly tested all ovee be world and pronounaed Unequalled^ -2 Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th ;' Agents V.l fiBWABD EEECE & SONS^ ■£ OHRTSTCHUROH "" The tender of Mr Gallicban has been accepted for the potent rights, slock-in- tradf, &c, of the celebrated Bse O:nt>s. meat by Mr Scott, D.O.A. It is the intention of Mr Gciliehan to sell the Bee intment m addition to his A. 0. Ointment &c. Bee Ointment WILu oe found an excellent Ointment for be many diseases ilu human flesh is bo -. frequently Hacked wish. Bee OintmFnt is i.-Btd > nd reefmrr ended by leading dootorx nd mi'' wives Bee Ointment can be m 1 ■ a h* weaktet of children, an^ with tg . sucoees on bf mosi robner. We invite » trial of Bee Oin ment and guarantee satis faotion. Price Is 6d. ' TRY GALITIGHAN'P A.G. Oimment ;J A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear - ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. j Price, Is 6d. a.c. coe¥ cuke. For hard or soft ceres, warts or bunion Price Is. AXL VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sicl Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite*. Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc, , 30 Fills m a box ; price Is 6d. The Oiotments are specially manufactured as a horsa and cattle dressing. Dairy farmers and horse owners will find them cheap, effica* tious aud eoopomioal. Price 2s 6d. The above lineß are etcoked by chemists and Btores, and will be found quite equal to any imported lino. Irademark and my signature on every pot. The following testimony to the value of the Ointment 1 is good enough for anything :— Dc Sirs,— We have great pleasure ia, recommending 'your Gallichan AO Oint- ments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on ' man and beast,' and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a ttock always on hand. — We remain, / yours faithfully, Shakplin & Co. EDWIN CALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANDFACTUREB Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, Aehbnrton, IF YOU ABE SICK m any way whatever eend a stamped envelope to our Agency, Wel- ington; Btate the case as minutely as possible and you receive advice by return post, Our agentß are all qualified. If you enolosa 2a 6d we will Ben 4 you our best remedy for the case lasting you two weeks. Ton save money and dootort,' bile. ¥o\» receive advice on all points, and the puroßt of remedies sent at no extra ooet tb<in if personally bought by doing your business with as by post. Con- [ suit a once. Ailments which are at the time thought to be light, are often the begin- ning of serious ooneequences, which if taken : n time ere cheoked and cured. — Qbxattobs B xanioaii Company, Wellington. 5 i V** try ito Mw Vm*t T«tom [



— ■ ■ 0 Business Notices, :Mfr riujfi. ' TAILORING, • TAILORING, TAILORIN WHY wear ready-made olotheß, whe V«. ,?°JV? n S eb a Splendid Flttin and Stylish >Suib at th© ASHBURTON TAILORING Cox. A Trial will Convince. Note the address— OPPOSIPE WORKDiG MENS' OLUt W. PAULING, Managbe. ASHBURTON PJJRMA^teBUDbDING AND INVEBTiffiNT SOCIETY. ADVANCES of £25 and upward made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, <$uarterly v or Half- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods'* I current rates. ) Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, AfAuager : =— — . : . — {. THE TEA OF THE AGE. \ SAXOK TEA. f SAXON TEA. ' ■ _/ ' ■•■■]• npRY JT, AND YOO WILL HAVF NO OTHER. , SAXON TEA.. - - SAXON TEA. _____ '* Professob Bic__ekton reports that SAXON TEAS are aheolutely Pure and of good quality G. JESSON, 'RACTIOAL MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. • FFE Cheapest shop m Ashburton r fot Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, 4s 6d. Hocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2s 6d. All Jewellsry repairs at lowest pos-ibl prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. &mi% | H || AffttsT?BW& t-^ PRIZS MEDAL ___-3 ; PVREGEYLOMIMU KouiWifhin fee Reach of AH PURE I 1 ,/Ol CEYLON £/O PURE wMm INDIAN I/lip BL.EMQED &L _ACH A PRICE^V_S- and u^ to $m /A 4/ PER IE jg&f^w SOLD BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE, WANTED Known— Maddbn's Refresh- ment Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence; When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that baß a Bweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight which a surprise visit from the Inspector the other day proved? You do* Well go to Maddens! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creama, etc.,' to be a success, why, come along to Maddens m East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Ohriitening



_ Business Notices WALL PAPERS, OUE new seasons paperhangings have just come to hand. The designs and colorings are really leautifuly and surpass any- thing m the line that has ever been seen m Ashhurton. We may state that the papers are direct from the manufacturers m England^ so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article at a reason- able price. Please call early and select your patterns, J, WILSON, ....;> ■: PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Em Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburfcon. 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 mortig»ges I running at Cali., t_e advisability of having these maters fixed up now that money is so^Chenp, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acrrs tear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved,- and one of the best pieces of land m LoDgbeach. Very-easy terms. ~ ■ ' ' 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graj?a, adjoining Springburn Kailway Ration, being B.S. 29674, '"* ; A L-S p,— 833 ACRES, being B.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 /4creß, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromoi?,- and known as Robert Clatk's F»rm. : Tbeland ip m splendid order, fences g6(J6, : . water m each padd'eck ; 400 Acres new being rut into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. _he balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid strike. Easy terme. Price very low. Severel other Properties, Aehbur'oi Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAYIB * . ASHBURTON. -'. • ■•-•: ■>-■ •^ • Jit v ill iff^i © $~Ju GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. ..-''■ ' SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS A.T " THE CORNER." P VERY THING NEW AND UP TOD ATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Printß and Cambrics, New Dresses. ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direot with the Best Manufactures, we can give our patrons the beat value that money can procure. COME AND SEE. W. H. COLLIER.



: — ' . : — — - — " ■ ; . X■ " ' . . W ¥H¥l¥flllHr I IT-IT - iHlllw *t" EEST SELEOTEI) STOCK mlmmmmmSlMMßml \>{ PUCaDCOT uniicc ; cnn&nn?ii-n • PfePFyj#ißy¥rfilw ' untAPtol HUUt>h rUHNISHER gjTOppiiiM / IN NEW ZEALAND. Wmr^ —^WW o /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR wmfb Ej ' « —^^f! H iijTOiß — ov a \_; BEDROOM £iO lOe ■fflj^^^^^^^^^H| laid Free of Oharge. .^^pEE^^B^^^^^^^^^^ COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL ~" " SQu^ RE, Christohuroh A. MARSHiLL Manag ?r LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next 01 üb,) IAI •W» ™ L * ■VTOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention «brinx?rv O i£ r .*V£ Bfcomenil 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 a©S to £20. ... Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — • IT WILL PAY YOU. »S- WE GUARANTEE Machines, for twelve months, and keep Bame m repair FKEE OP CHARGI£ Can be Obtained from ALL STOKEKEEPEBS. FRIEDLANDER BUOS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. ■'■•'•'.■ ■ ■ New Zealand Insurance Company. . ESTABLISH"!!?' 1 _ 1859 " . CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. TBE PREMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. 1 ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THP.ESHIfT(J MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES |- HANMEE .& GRAVES . ? '."■•' AGENTS i * : . i) "\l\/ ATI f\f\ f j "Wr AN TED Known— Spectacle!}, Ey ■ wV J\.XjL\JVJ 6 I TT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and a .''-,. I Everything m the optical J?ue at S. Salbk's, J THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. | Optician. I"' ■ " : : : d Ashburton Drug Company, Agents One Box of Clarke's 841 Pills warran- & ed to cure all discharges from the Urinary ol '. : ■—— Organs, m either sex (acquired or consvi OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Baok Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- Gaarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m fores; also a good assortment of Calicoeß, Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., medicine Vendors throughout the World * r ab Mrs Aloorn's new shop, Baker's j Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Building* Ooumm»P»TOOon?*»T,-I>oolP, Entfand



■ f, S M O.K E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug 1 Tobaobo- THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANft MANtTFAGTUBED FROM OFOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF PALk AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOfc rvUß2<4d INDIAN (Palm Brano, ; noted for producing 200 large 'lo* Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thiß is the tea Mr George Jameson sold s— largely. OURHs TEAS (Palm and Toku) 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 sincerest flattery, ' but the public should see that they get the genuine I article Retail from all the principle Store keepers WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND C(L 155 Colombo Street, Ohristohu^oh 9 68 STBATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PARENTS. For full particulars, apply to THE MATBOiI, Strathmobb Hospital, 170 UWDERTAKER. ■JDOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Bimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders may be left at Cookson'a. ;' ■■■ - -•■■_■■ 8 68 Williaitn Fleniinig, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. TX7ISHES to inform the Ashburto" T " Public that he has^started. busF ness m the General Produce Trade, hi those premises. lately occupied by ii. B. Iteßtell, ., npxt the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current i atea. Note the Address, BUENETT STEEET, NEXT ASHBURTOJS CLUB. 8 9 , NOTICE- mH E 'OLDEST ESTABLISHKb OENEEAL GROCEEY STOEE n Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb E. O. Bonnington, as manager, ib is my in- tention to keep (.he VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing ao, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. BONNIN3TON, , 17 Manager. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN A.NSWER to Numerous Enquiriet re pr'.Cß of the New Coal, I take thit oppor i tiJlty of stating that the Price ha; 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 : — ; i per ton per fcoi > Westerfield 15s Od Drompre 16s 6< ; Winslow... 16s Od Ohertsey 16s 10( Hinds ... 16s 6d R*k»ia ... 178 3. Eallng ... 17s 0d Lauriston 19s 0i » Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6i , Orari .. % 17s 9d i Ashburton — All Coal Merchants ' geoegTe.paek, MOUNT SOMERS.



: . Business K"ofoe t; IHE . DAVIS Sl^ MAOHINB . NEW DAVIS ll£'^« ESS" JJ MINSON& CO , America has reoeived a very great impetus \ 7 the remarkable auooeas they attained ab V - the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im- ■■*.'■ VERTIOAI FBFD tt'SES72E?SZ£Z£ m 00MMB0 S,. OHRfeTOHUROH. VJUtIIUAL FEED thi reocjnition they well. merited—SPßOM i AWABD9 The first consignments of thesa $■ l»teßt* . improved qiaohiags reached this — ~~ 'A colony by the lonic a month since, and ? : ««•*«., the A Bents Messrs MINSON & CO., aay 1 sewing xiomxn-Zg&LZGffG^jSXSzs PBR 2s 6d WEEK< awarded the Gold Medal. I



x - hipping. X -pHE *$$k \^ NEW ZE ALAND ■ I6jifc^|-:is£ SHIPPING OO.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth - Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Nov. 28 Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Dec. 24 Ruapehu 4202 — Jan. 21 Kaikoura 45Q7 — Feb. 18 Ruahine J 6127 — 1 Mar. 18 and thenceforward every FOURTH TmCJRSDAY. Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. .) ' . Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage menfey, or approved guarantee for same. For further particulars apply to FittISDLANDER BROS., Ltd. " ■ , Agents, Aahburton. SfIAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JVi T> OVAL MAIL STEA- ffflBHrS> MERS, with superior \R^&fc& accommodation for all classes, "^^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- outh. /* • Tons Oommander From f Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Oct. 15 olothio : ... 7730 Kidley ... — Nov. 12 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Jan.' 7 lonic ...4753 Kempßon...[ — . Feb. 4 Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. - HANMER AND GRAVED, TTMON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. \ STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: ; For Westport und Greymouth — Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. \ NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- ment iv Chriatchuroh papers. Punedin — Monday, Friday, and alter- cate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject .to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Cbvistchurch daily papers.ior dateß and hour * of sailing. . For further particulars apply to F. FERRYMAN, Agent, Ashburton. '■ 1 '' ''''.-■ .11 MUSICAL. A OABD MRS A ri pLARIDGE, i\.. V^. VyLARIDGE, ... . ■ « / ;S TEACHER Off -\ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Mrs Bowman Fox. ■ , ■■> . — ? CEROJIFICATED lEACHER, Havelock Street, Ashburton. "OIANpFORTR, Singing, Organ,, and Jl Theory of Music. Quarters com- menced at any date. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. : 1896 * PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MKS F~MAKEIGr, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and - Gray's ) The next term - will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 ' "TTACANOIES m each of the above. •V : Terms on application. THE VIOLIN. TV/rISS BESSIE SIMMONDS JyX Teacher of the Vialin, SAUNDERS' BUILDING , < Ashburton T LEWELLYN QWEN, M.C.S.M, L.R.L.CM./ CERTDJICATED TEACHER. PIANOFORTE, HARMONY, and MANDOLINEi . * 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. MEOSBOENE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT ■ (Late of London), "TT"ISITS Asfcburton and surroundinj V districts every four months, viz, March, July, and, November. t Qrdqra may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab hla Music Studio, Arsade Chambers, Ashburton A CARD MRS A. C"OLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, A S HBUR TO N . - TBBMS ON APPLICATION. LAZArWs SIGHT ~TESTIN(rAND~' SPEOIALITE3 SPECTACLES. Sole aient for Ashburton District, s: s A L E K - JEWELLER, ** EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. *T AZARUS Patented System ensure JLJ comfort and correct sighi. Done spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. WANTED Known— That E. Mahoob is still Belliqg all kinds of Grocery, Crookery, and Glaßßware at as reasonable a price as any- other house m the tiade. Orders by. letter-' or" telephone proinptlj attended: to, Families waited on daily, Telephone No 76 •