The Ashburton Guardian.

roL. xvii. no* 4021

Ashburto*: Wednesday, October 21, 1896.

I'iaOE: ONE PENNY



Official Directory. B Mayor of Ashburton— Mr Joseph Sealy.B East street H ARricaitnral and Pastoral Assooiation-iB President, James Brown ; Secretary. Wm.fl Simpson ■ Aehburton Building S.ociety-Chairman.B V? i. J E Trevor 5 Manager, Edward ■ Stephens ' fl Ashburton Industrial Building Society-iB Chaiiman, Henry Zander; Secretary, J oB Duncan • ;fl Ashburton Club— Secretary, Wm. Horn©- B Manager, E J Stilwell ■ Ashburton Borough School Committee— .« Chairman, David McPherson j Secretary, jfl 0 Duncan B Caledonian Society — President, — - .1 Secretary, J. Tucker ' fl Canterbury Wool Urn Mills — Manage fl Wm Rowan Canterbury, Roller Flour M#k-yMMUW«*fII r-v -^* , r . ~vx, M S^f 6^^; Bdard i- Secretary, Joseph ■ >Wlrd,An»do r fl Clerk of Courts and Lioenting Committee M -rj R Colyer M County Council— ChairmM, Edward Gffl Wright ; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring: ■ Engineer, Wm Baxter VB Officill Assignee— John D»vuot,, Westatreet ,- ; Domain Custodian— W W Smith ' ! Fire Brigade — Captain, A A- Fooks r Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W B Dolman ■ / : Gas Company— Chairman, Thos Bullock; Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Pbatmeafc-r, agent Hampstead School Committee— Chairman. < W J Crooks ; Secretary, J C Bell . Hampstead Town Board— Chairman, JH I Maynard ; Clerk, J O Bell ■ High School Board- Chairman, Andrew fl Orr j Secretary, Chaa Braddell Hospital— Medical Officer, Dr J ETreyorj Secretary, F Mainwaring ; Matron, M» X Mackay L •;! Inspector of Faofories and Weights aid ') Measures— Constable Edward Eade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Rule, David. Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the HonWJ Steward Longbeach Hoad Board — Chairman, John ' Grigg ; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellowt' Hall and O.ange Hall— Custodian, W E Dolman ' Old Men 'B Home— Master, Thos H Fox ■ Po'ice— Sergeant JFrßarlow m charge Pp^master and cfficeKin charge of Tele- graphs— Wm > t George >: Dpnglas Pubic Trust Qffipj— Postmaster, agent Racing U!ub (Afchburton)— Secretary, John Daviaon Racing Club (Tinwald)— Secretary, A : A Fooks Railway Stationmaster — P L Payne '^) Kegislrar of biithp, deaths and marriages^ and registrar of electors— Joseph Ward Arcade ' Returning Officer— Joseph Ward SaJevitrds Company — Chairman, 0 J r'arper; Secietary, albert Hobsrts ' Siock Inspector— Blair Fullarfon, Court- house Tmw..M School Committee— Chairman, E.I ward Gates - • Tiinva'd Town Board— Chairman, Edward I Gates ; (J!erk, A A Fooks 4 Town C trk and Borough Engineer— Chaa J E Fooks - I Uf.per Ashburton Road Board— Chair man > A Donald McLean ; C er k; John Davison Wakanui Eoad Board—Chairman, PeterTl Stfcwan ; Clerk, J A P<i6k ' i HORSE CAKDSv S TTORSE OWNERS can ha/c the : PHOTOS of their HORSES on Horsy- Cards, which CAN BE EXECUTED AT | THIS OFFICE at the Shortest Notice i m the Lateßt Style, and at Reasonable Rates. , ASHBURTON PUBLISHING Co., LrDr Ashburton, September 19, 1896. SPJEfrNG AND SUMMER GOODS. : l~ HAVE pleasure m intimating that have opened out a stock of Children's, . Ladies', and Gentlemen's CHROME BUFF—-^ ._ BOOTS ATSD SHOES^ Manufactured by a New and Improved: Patent Method, and although only recently . inf reduced, are rapidly gaining favor with *"•■ the public, being easily kept clean, and unsurpassed for comforb and bard wear. NEW GOCrS , Now Landing, ■ ' \ ex Mamaei. NEW GOODS ■■;' Now Landing ex Jonic j * NEW GOODS j Now Landing ex Aotea. \ Comnrisiug a Splendid Selection! of the Latest Fashionable, Gooda for . All Departments. NEW ■ TWEEDS & COATINGS From the Kaiapoi and Roslyn Mills, suit- able for the coming season. Large range of patterns to select from, i and which can be made and - fitted by first-class trades- - \ men. - LATEST STYLE AND FIT f GUARANTEED. A. LA%RIE SAUNDERS' BUILDING ""' "i r ■ " ' lit One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran- ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired or constitutional), '-■ [ tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back r Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sod m. I Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout tie World * Proprietors : The Ljnooln and Midland 0 untibs DRno Compaoy, I ir ooln, Ensrland . "\TTHAT do I see before my eyes? A W Cheap wlegf. Boot! ifcHeUor'i,



Business Notices, Xt* W'H f~ TAILORING, TAILORING, TAILORIN VS/ HY wear ready- tnade olothee, whe ¥T you can get a Splendid Fitiln and Stylish Suit at the ASHBURTON TAILORING Coy. A Trial will Convince, Note the address— OPPOSITE WORKING SIENS 1 CLOL W. PAULING,. MaWaobh. ASHBURTON PERMAN^T SU[fiiDij^S^r>, IN VBSTIiIENT SOOEBTT; * " \ D V A N 0 E S of £25 and upward made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, or Half- Yearly Instalments. " i Loans also granted for fixed periods m current tales. Furrher particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, MAURger- THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXQN.TEA.. SAXON TEA. TpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. ■ . ■ . •/ SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, ■'■'!. *rqfessor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS re absolutely Pure and of good quality PALM 'AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brana/ / noted for producing 200 large 'lea Gups of first-rate Tea to tbe pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold s largely. > . OUR 2s TEA'S (Palm and Joko) 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 gebjhe genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keeperr, • " ' WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street. Ohristchuroh / 9 68 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why rufnyour Reapers and itfowe^ by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic* tire your horses and clog the Machines, i when you can obtain a true Lubricant V a ii v o ii i «r e which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWARD BEECE & SONS< CHRISTOHUROH jr. B. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIER, { PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, next Mr J. O. Duncan's, Ashburton, T3EGS to Inform his bid 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. H. Chapman.' TYPE-WitfTING OMCE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS G R A H AM will be glad to receive orders fo) COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Lega or General ; also, M.S.S. of every des cription. All orders strictly private. Terms, &?. on application. Licensed to Sell Stamps * 83



- Business Notices. SHEARMAN BROS. MABKKT Ht'U-Siv "^V I**1 **^ 16 ' Y on wUI kee P on drinkiD g " Oh, yes, dear I now well remember j mat tnuok which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea. a ??. , do . ot ? rs f or evw are amiling, And a blessing from all she'h entitled And life v becoming a bore.V For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free »T^ ?. ovx B y stem *■ wreoked to tae core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, • > But believe me the Teathoh I'm drinking Through drinking inferior 7eai I Is the stuff that will quickly restore. f v ... . , Then let's drink to the health of the Yourilliens has taught me m drinking Agents, , { To be careful of noisonoua blends ,■ . . And our pledge we all three agree ' I wS^^tJ*/ 11 druikill « the Tifier ! <^ . .vThafc from now till the end of existence }. Wnioh the doctor so highly oommendtt. W e 'H swear by the Tiger Slend TeaS* ' r Shearman Bros., our Grooers are Agents ■'_ » God bless them for giving the Q, | To a drink that's a great earthly b'essing • ■•"" . ; And saved us from bidding Adieu. ! SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. j AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON j RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan | DAVID THOMAS, ; (Late Matson, Cox and Co.; ■ Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate j Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, | ASHBURTON. ! Loans Negotiated ] Weekly Sales of Livestock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep. Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., oh Fridays Sales •£ Wool Throughout the Season • ; Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchurcb '■..■»:: , ■ ♦ White's Sheep Dip • Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wrighti Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Raktu'a Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Barcock as my Agent m the H&kaia district ? DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ' v[ ; T^LAJSrET JE. TOOIiS. "t DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONj .# . ; SPRING GLEANING, pERSONS^DESIROUS of liaving 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 Bent to the Country at shortest notice. J. WILSON, Oorner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. Telephone 65. 8 199 SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS. A. P. WILLIAMSON, f T&NG&ED STREET, ' I I : S Now Showing » Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring anc . Summer DB APFjRY— aII marked at LOWEST CASH PRICES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lucres, Shots, Tweeds, Serges, etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. All the Lateab Paitcrna and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambrics, Muslius, Crepons, Prints, etc., etc. New Sunshades, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., etc. Crettonnee, Art Mußlinß, Curtains, m all the Lateat Designs. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THB SEASON. W BOYS' NJGKER SUITS A SPECIALTY jgH Shirts, Hats, Caps, Vests, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m Rplendid variety. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late G. L. Beath & Co.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notice^ "~^ the " " "" : ' DAVIS SBWIJNG MAOHINB. OOLH AOBNTO JOB N«W ZBAZ.AKP V^LFSISSrs BSSS* J MINSON &CO, America has received a very irreat impetus " by the remarkable suooess they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im- portant improvements were there shown for 220 OOLCMrtfl Qn» nTTttrapmoTTurrer the first) time, and received from fche judges ' uut^ MHo 8 »-» OHRISTOHUROH. the recognition they well merited— Special AwABDSr The first consignments of thesa lateat improved maohines reached this "*~ — colony by the lonio a month since, and the Agents Messes MINSON & CO., say they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp PBR Oa df\ WEEK. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis MAOHUwwas O-L* awarded the Gold Medal. BBEST SELECTED STOCK uiTCArLdI nUUut rUnNlontn IN NEW ZEALAND. ' /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR All Carpets from U made and r*nr/*\TWDi^ Q r Pow m m* /^attti?t»'d at ■"" — =- SQUARE, Christohukoh A. Marshall Manager. ALFORD FOREST SAW MILLS. '3HAbPLIN AND CO BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashburton County and surrounding districts that they have Now m Stock Large Quantities of First-class Building 1 Timber, . ■ * ALSO,— A Second-class Assortment both very Cheap and Very Useful. TIMBER FOR MAKING PHEFP-YABDS A SPECIALTY,] ALL SIZES AKD LEISGTHS OF BRIDGE TIMBER, STAKES AND FIREWOOD OF ALL SORTS ALL OF THE ABOVE AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES In future all Slabs will be 7s 6d for a Two-horse Load, and lOs for a Three-horse Load, " " AND WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY. SHARPLIN & 00. STAVELEY LANDELLS & SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), 111 *Q* ■■■! "DIOYOLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and J-) . Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As we. have a largo 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 LOCAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatio Tyres converted into Dunlops (Detachable) «CJ& T S.—TO SPORTSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stockedj 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' AND SON, 11 EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) TBE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works m the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done .• you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to |_g rj the making of a Combine. tC BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at bead-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are £d g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will t=d nn go to employ local tradesmet ', fe J V "Sr CO o pq BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for woik P3 done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together.  |JJ BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent 9 EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were tnade by us m Ashburton. KIL WORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton,



THE NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.; LONGBEACH OOAOH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Janu- ary S, the Longbesch Ooaoh will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachman SMO X E THE NEW VENUS Darjt Aromatic Plvg Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI' MANUFAOTUBKD FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA bEAP DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRAOTIOJ OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS, ■ A. Specialty. Fee for administration ... 6s. All kinds of Dental work executed the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Buenbtt Stkbet, Ashbubton 9 STBATHMORB PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN 18 NOW OPEN FOR PARENTS. For full particulars, apply to THB MATRON, Strathmoeb Hospital, 170 vhristchurch, Maker Bros. TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj Corcer^of Wakanui Road and Crss Streets, and at £ . Baker and Brown's Coach Havelock Street. EVERT REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69. 6 IJUPPi' 'g3^B tffWIIiBiR I tMOATEXC^? t_I>I«ZS MEDAL __> •' 1 PURECEYLON &IHDIAN Houi Within fee Reach of /Ml CEYLON I/Oi PURE Y/lS INDIAN 1/ 111 or BLENOEO €%L EACHPRICE -^ ( M and up to n/^a SOLD BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is uri doubtedly Nobton's Oamombub Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonw and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ux.«qualle^ f o? fndigeation, Dyppepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold it bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and 11b, by all Mcdi Tine Vendors throughout the world A simple. «af« %nd certain r«tmedv Ynt try the New. Venus. Tobacco



r|,H E jffifJßfc NEW ZEALAND GO'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Bio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. ftuahine 6127 Wellington Oct. 31 Torigariro 4163 Wellington Nov. 26 * Rimutaka 4615 — Dec* 24 Kuapehu 4202 — Jan. 21 I Kaikbnra 4507 — Feb. 18 and thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage m»n&y, or approved guarantee for same. ■* ' For further particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Iff d. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .X^X "OOYAL MAIL STEA- ifffIJCTS •M' MERS, with soperlor 'vffi^Hfi^^ accommodation forall classes *^^*^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriflfe and Ply- oufch. • Tons Commander From Date." . Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Oct. 15 Gothio ... 7730 Ridley ... — Nov. 12 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Jan. 7 lonic ...4753 Kempson...[ — Feb. 4 Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, •■■-.. Agents. U" MON STEAMSHIP CQMpANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LigiTßD. STEAMERS SAICFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westporfc and Greymouth— - Weekly, • Wellington- — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see* advertise* ment m Cbristchurch 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 Christohnroh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. Mrs Bowman Fox. "OIANHFORTE, SINGING AND X THEORY OF MUSIC AT fiavelock street, 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. 189(5 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS PrMAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's ) The next term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 *TT*ACANOIES m. each of the above. V Terms on application. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAJJNDERS' BUILDING , Ashburton A CARD MBS A. C,"^LARII>GE> TJBAOHBB OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEBMB ON APPLICATION. T. LEWELLYN QWEfy M.C.S.M, L.R.L.0.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. MR OSBORNE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), "TT"ISirS Ashburbnn ' and surrounding V districts every four months, viz, March, July, and November. Orders may be left with MR LLEWELLYN; OWEN, ab his Music Studio, Arsade Chanjbera, Ashburton, LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITES SPECTACLES. Sole azent for Ashburton District, JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T- AZARUS Patented System ensure J comfort and correct sight). Done spoil your*eyea by ÜBlng badly fitting Speciaolea. y * IF YOU ARE SIOK m any way whatever send a stamped envelope to our Agency, Wei- iogion ; state the oase bb minutely as possible and you reoeive advice by return post, Our agents are all qualified. If you enclose 2s 6d we will sfln-i you our best remedy for the case lasting you iwo weeka You save money and dbotore' fail's. "Yov. receive advine on all points, and the purest of remedies sent at no extra oost than if personally bought by doing your business with us by post. Con- sult a once Ailments wbioh aie at the time thought to be ligbt, are often the begin- ning of serious const quenoes, wbioh if taker ■ n time are oheeked and oared.—GMAXf obi . B lUHQU CowiNT, Wellington, 6