The Ashburton Guardian.

you xyii. no. 4054

AB^BFKTO^ : Saturdaj, Noyember 28, 1896.

PRICE: oyjg



IF. Ferr man. . | FUR JjALI,- ■ A SMALL. Grazing Farm conai^l 320 acrea, -with bouse and oatb^H m good repair, within easy reach <S burton. Just the property that wifl tbrifiy m%n with small capital, or «fl just the thing to work m with S farmiDg heavy land. Apply to fl| _____ F. FERRIMAJ T HAVE several eligible Towifl _L Suburban Building Sites for SaleJl F. Fi<BßlMfl ' . 11 Business Noticesrj|l B. B^IRSTOWJ VIDBBTAKEB, I TDOLISHED COFFINS m FM Blmn and Kauri, with Silver and M Mountings. All latest designs. ■ Address : fl Jameron Street, opposite Baring Sfl Evening Orders may be left at CookjH - PIPEsTI THE LOEVVE, G.6.D, NEEDLEWOOD, \ J BILTOB £Il_H A fresh Supply at PERCY'SI NEW COAL MINE. 1 DEEP LEVEL SEAM. 1 IN ANSWER to Numerous EnqJJ re price of the New Coal, I takflf opportunity of stating that the Pric^B NOT been on account oflH Superior Quality as is generally pnpp^H It is still sold as before at thsJfiUj^H prices per four ton truolr"(7reight^H on receipt of cheque or P.O order :-^H per ton P^H Wester f.eld loa Od Dromoro H^H Wmslow ... 16s Od Chertsey Hinds ... 16s 61 K»k»ia ... 4^^| ICaling ... 178 Od LaurisKHi^^H [langitata 17s 6d Methyen.^^^^B Orari ... 17s 9d , *^^^| Ashburton— All Coal Merchan^^H PAbI MOUNT SOMERS. . GJRAHAM &~CO^s^B DAT EN T P;E RM A H^H FOOT-ROT . CURE^H [s a certain remedy for the dfsea^^H can be applied at a cost of less-^^H ONE HALF-PENNY PER SH^^H Read opinions of Government Insj^^l ~ , i of Stock. J^^M Blenheim, Mahlbootl^^H In re your rfemedy for Foot-Bet I hesitation m Buying it ie the most ef^^H have met, and has been need m the^^H under my charge with the best ree^^H have recommended &nd Bhall oonj^^^l recommend it to any owners of^he^^^^H with Foot-Rot, a disease whtoTTl fl^^^^H is so often negleotfld until it t^H| strong hold ontbe flock that it o^^^^^H be ignored, when it might fiarot^^^^H put down at its firßt appearance attention and (he uee of your reme^^HH JOHN MOOB^HH Inspector H^^H| February 28, 1895. . Department of Agriculture, In reply to your request as to m;^^^^B to you. my opinion of the re su^^^|H . dreesing fhe^-jA'Mr Lyeaght'^^^^H Nioholas' teith your Foct-Rot Spec^^^^H every connlitmtio v« saying that th^^^^H a perfeot one, although the weathe^^^^H wet and stormy, and the examin^^^^H only cix days after the feet had been^^^H Some of the sheep were very badl^^^^H neatly the whole rt the foot having ro^HI I should recommend all cheep owners^^H your Specific if their sheep are trouble^^^l Foot-rot, ac it is easily put on, and I a^^H it will give satisfaction. — I remain, j^^H truly J^M ALEXANDER MONRO,_^H Inspector of StJ^H June 22, 1895. ' Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTOI^^M Or from the Sole Proprietors,. GRAHAM AND CO-, Carlton Gore Road, Roseneat^^^H Wellington. fl^^B TO Stand at Ashburton, and^H^H Methven, Alford Forest, and &9^^H ing districts, THE THOROUGH BREIIH^^^B By Sb George— Farewell* ~^^H MABLBOROUGH was a very go^^H former w During his racing career he m5l races, 19 of which he won, 11 >^^^| and 9 thirds, showing exceptional b^^^l He was awarded first pr ; ze at lastu^^^| ton show. w , j^^ -^^^H ' Owner ab time of Service heMre^^^^| for fee. . '-^^^^^k For further particulars, apply t^H| J. MoDoN |^^^H nnHEBE is no doubt, no poai^^^^^H X that you get Good Vaffi«{^^^^| money at Mellor's. _ f^j^^^^^l IF YOU ABE SICK m any wii^^^fl send a stamped envelope to our 4 ' : '^^^^H ington ; state the oase an minute) : .^^^^^^| and you receive advice by reUiflij^^^^^H agents are all qualified. If you^H^^^H we will Bend you bur best reroed^^^^^^H lasting you two weeks . You sav^^^^^H doctors' bills. You reoeive points, and the purest of ren^^^HH| no extra oost than if pereojial^^^^^^H doing your business with us* b^^^^^^| suit a once. Ailments whid^^^^^^H time thought to be light, are of tgl^^^H ningof seriouaconseqaenoes, whioh^^^^l m time are checked »nd c&i°( — Qb^^^l B. T^IOAL OQWAXS, WolliDgtu ,



Business Notices, I ~~~~^~ ■ — — . I At*Hi UKTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. V A S 0 S*s"of £25 and upward made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, OJaarfcerly. or Half- Yearly Instalments. J^mF"*** fiX6d perio * •■ Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager* THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. I SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS *re absolutely Pare and of good quality N O T I C E. PHE OLIJEST ESTABLISHED GENEBAL GROCERY STOKE Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb M. J. Bonninoton, as manager, Ifc is my me- ntion to keep the VERY BEST OF STORES AND « BUTCHER'S MEAT, nd by doing so, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. BONNIN3TON, 17 Manager. BAZAAK STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade. FTIHESE Commodious Stables are open at _l_ all hours, and the Proprietor can I Supply at a moment's notice — I BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES, AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering, and oilier processions. Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH LLOYD, Jtjnr., 1 36 PROPRIETOR. Baker Bros. TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Cass Streets, and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69 WANTED, SECONDHAND BAGS> NEWCASTLE, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own againsb all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beat and cheapest 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. 83. Drink only Kozib Tea } it ia absolutely , piue. H. Zandkb Sole Agent



(Jan be Obtained|from ALL STOEEKEEPEES. FRIEDLANDER, BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE] AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. NerZealand Insurance Company. " ESTABLIS H*il> 0 ' L _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL— ONIT MILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACTSItfES, fto., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT- R TflS HANMER & GKAVBB AGENTS FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. . O CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENIN Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints we a marvel of the season Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOOBCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has auoh a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m Ashbnrton before, as will be exhibited hy me thia season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNIY TO SELECT FROM* ANDREW ORR. WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and.have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, thei NEW TEREE APRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the paat two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APBON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of " FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Fu Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and oan be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R, B. RES TELL m Charge o the Machinery Department, and.ful particulars may be had from him BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, L AGENT. • 10



™ffi I i|i*Fi|Bli 1 1 IfW ' '■ BEST SELECITEJD ST °C£ iWi^^ ilJilliliiiHllMi ill jMiw A PUCADCCT UnilQE niDIIIOUCD )i WM^^^^^^^k^\^^KMliM k IN NEW ZEALAND. .fHF^S —^HT a /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR fflS^///f/////J^^//ii»irFffHl^il^fllßllli^^lNlifMliTrilir Vt"B Beadi-toad, Spring Mattress fend ' 'Bwiliilii^Bfl -f 11 An Oar P efcs f ro^ 6d made and : -^^^KJjte^sH&JHßßnß^B WP COLOMBO STREET it, CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Christohuboh , A. Marshall Manage i TBE EEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISB BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works iD the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to j_g y the making of a Combine. h* BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are bd g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel OQ go to employ local tradesmen. £* ' 3 BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for woik Ph done m other provinces than all the oiher shops m the same line of business put together. H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent B &"< close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KIL WORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, AsEburton. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on, Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter. A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's 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 Mr W. Baroook as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ LANDELLS & SON, 11 EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) NOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention DW r.r k x?L°rS r .^ Bfc . omerß ' and fchepdblfcj generally, with the fact thab we have a Lot of SECOND-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices. SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from ;JSS to £SO. Come and See before Buying Elsewhere —IT WILL PAY YOU. :o: IS" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep same m repair FREE OF CHARGE.



3 j SMOKE' ' THE NEW VENUS Dark Aroznatio Plvg Tobacco. . THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI I MANUFAOTUBBD FKOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON rvUß2s4rt INDIAN (Palm Brand, i noted for producing 200 large 'l©a Cups of fivst-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold s largely. OUR Sis TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money OUR TEAS are so popular thab we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m oar empties. 1 Imitation is sincereefc flattery, ' bob the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keeper? WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchtjroh 9 68 STBATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OP WOMEN IS NOW. OPEN FOR.PATTENTS. For fall particulars, apply to thb. matron, Strathmorb Hospital, 170 ohristchurch, DENTISTKY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. , A Specialty. - Fee for administration ... 6a. ill kinds of Dental work executed the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. g. f;"Fodds, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton 9 lIMOATEIC* PDRECEYIONSWBUN TEAS Horn Within the Reach of AH PURE |17H| CEYLON I/O INDIAN I /111 BLENDED O/C eaciTprice r^'vi AHO VP TO fV IM SOLD BY All. CROCEttS. HAVE NOTrIINC ELSE. A\f ANTED Known— That J. Moison YV has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, Buitab'e for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which ho ir tends disposing of at very reasonable prices daring the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at Moison 's Premier Boot Store.Easb Street, Ashburton. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children c Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assc.tment of Caliooes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, eto., »b Mbs Alcobn'B pew efcop, Baker'a



ww . Business Notice., THB DAVIS SEWING MACHINE. Sols Agbnts yob Nbw Zkalakp NEW DAVIS 23£ffiXSSs M1N BON * CO VEETIOAI PKBD ¥^ S^SSKT %££&£■ "* °°™*«° ». OHBISTOHUROH. w jjajai/ thd reoogni tion they well merited-SPEOUi, Awabds, The first consignments of thesa latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and Ql?wrvn ,_ . _, J he Agents Messbs MXNSON & CO., say SEWING MACHINE. Ex^Hn^o^ o^* At the Aa^i PER Oft ftn W^ BK



Shipping. NEW ZEALAND GO'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe,& Plymouth • Port of ■ Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. ' ' fl-ongariro 4163 Lyttelton Nov. 30 °Bimutaka 4515 Wellington Bea 24 1 * ! «Uapehu 4202 — Jan. 21 r Kaikoura 4507 — Feb. 18 Ruahine 6127 — Mar. 18 ■ ' thenociforwaird every FOURTH THURSDAY. 0 Splendid accommodation for all classes oijpadaengera. •*.* Warrants Issued for* passengers from Great 1 Britain on payment of passage ih&ney, or approved guarantee for same. For further particulars' apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. • ■■'•■• -Ajgetiti, Ashburfcon. SHAW, SAVILL. AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JjfcA. TIOYAL MAIL STEA- HSKo&W MERS, with superior uO3u^^H&£^ accommodation for all classes ■ •!■ ;^^^^^* > * of passengers, calling at "Monte Video or Rio, Tensriffe and Ply. -outh. . . Ponß Commander From Date. 1896-7 Gothic i..7750 Kidley ... Lyttln Nov 24. ! Tonic ...4753 Kempson... — Feb 4. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Feb 14. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Mar 18, Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, - Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For "Wefetport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura] day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Ohristohurch papers '. Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and ' , - alternate 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 '"' Obrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. f— — i— — »i - ■ ■< MUSICAL. 1896^ PIANOFORTE, StKGING, and FRENCH MBS FfMAKEIG, -Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and ""■■"; Gray'B ) The oexfc term will begin on Monday, „ September 14, 1896 ."\7"ACANOIES m each of che above. V Terms on application. ▲ card MRS A. OrGLAEIDGE, TBAOHBR OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS OK APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. iTIT IS S BESSIE SIMMON DS IVI .Teacher of the Violin, -SAUNDER8 1 BUILDING , ' Aflhburton -Mr^ Bdwinaii ITox. TEACHER, Havelock Street, Ashburton. •irtIANOFORTE, Singing, Organ, and Jl " :!i THebry of ' Music Quarters com- J irienbed v a6 any date. Pupils prepared for "Trinity College Examinations. ;T^IiEWEMiYN QWEN, c M.O.S.M, L.R.L.0.M.. ■! f CERTIFICATED TEACHER. ' PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, • and MANDOLINE* • 'Quarter! started from any date. 3 T)UPILS prepared for London College, --JL '' and Trinity College Examinations. Estudiantina Band meets every THURS- DA Y.-ifFee' for engagement, 1 guinea. - loz Prevention IB j, W.ORTH .POUNDS: OF CURE ■ Why ruln-your Reapers and alowe^ by^nsing inferior Lubrloatlng Oils, whlc- tfre i jour horses and clog the Machines, ( when you can obtain a true lubricant . Ike ~ which has been thoroughly tested all ove; ' he world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th .Agents •EBWAjU) REEOE & SONS OHRISTOHUROH "LAZARUBi3 T SIGHT TESTING AND > SPEGIAUTE BPEOTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, .■VS. S A L E B> JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~TT AZARUS Patented System ensure ' ;M comfort and cprrejib sight). Done ■ : 'BpoiV yoaif eyes by'u.J*'^ badly fitting "Spectacles. MONEY TO LEND. , Q EVER AL Large and Small Sums to be Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW Solicitor, 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. ■„■' (£< TUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's |3 Cheap Boot Sale. Have you tried Kozft T«a T Jf oot <\o io Hfonoeiiv i«dtUoioui