The Ashburton Guardian.

70L. XTII. NO. 3»58

Ihrbitrtoh : Monday, August 10, 1896.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Notices. PERMANENT BUILDING AND IN7KSTMBNT SOCIETY. : \ D V A N 6 E S of £25 and npwara made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, QB Balf- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current ratea. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager- ; By . ■ ■ • ■• ; ~ gn : ' ■ »-PECIAIi QEn^S^r SPECIAIi Appointment. 'JO^NgS*' Appointment, - Patronised by Lady Glasqqw. A. EOBERTSON & CO., J^YERS AND CLEANERS CHRrSTCHURCH, BEG to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton County that MRS ALCORN, of Havelock street, has kindly ' consented s to act as fh^ir Local Agent and all Orders left with her will be Promptly attended to. ; Awarded Silver and Bronze Medal and First-class Exhibition Certificates at Nelson, Dunedin, Sydney and Melbourne j Branches In Nelson, Wellington and : Christchurch. 14 DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION ■' •*- OF TEETH * ■ '■) BY jl NITROUS OXIDE GAS. ! A Specialty; . Fee for administration ... ss. *11 kinds cf pbntalf work executed '''i the premises. * 5 ; , • Satisfaction Guabaktkbd. G. F."DODDS, -; SURGEON DENTIST, ■ Bttkwbtt Ttbbet, AsHßuitoH 9 ' .i /^^^ ' The tender of Mr Gelnciian-Tias b^en- ''-A accepted for the ptteni rights, stock-in- trade, &c, of the celebrated Bee Oiiit- j ment by Mr Fcotr, 'D.0.&.. It is the intcnt'on of Mr Gallieban to sell the Bee ( intment iv addition to bis A. C./ L Ointment &c. ' . . . i Bee Ointment WILu oe found an excellent Ointment for the many dieeeses the human flesh is bo | frequently attacked with. Bee Ointment is used otd recemmended by leading doctors and midwives. Bee Ointment can be used on the weakest of children, and with equal suooees on the most robust. We invite a trial of Bee Ointment and guarantee eatis> faottoo, Price Is 6d. TRY GALITICHAN'S " A. C. Ointment. • A SURE OURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear- ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d. A.C. COR~N~ CURE. - For hard or soft corns, warts or bunion Price Is. A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspensla, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, otc. 30 Pills m a box ; price Is 6d. The Ointments are specially manufactured' as a horse and cattle dreßßing. Dairy farmers and horee owners will find them cheap; tfihsu." ""■ ticuß and eocnomioal. Price 23 6d. The above lines ere etcofeed by chemists and stores, and will bs found quite equal to any imported line, 'lrademark and my signature on every pot. EDWIN gEIiCHAK, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? / ifihurst, JN.Z. \ Oactttbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, ABhburton, FINE FEATHERS 1 MAKE FINEJBIEDS. Suratura l , . Tea*** Makes a contented household. ' NOTE.— A Written Guarafttee^aiH^ be given that SUH A FUR A TEA. . Is not adulterated or BKncled with Indian, China, or any Teas. Ifc i-» a Pure Ctylon Tea, end grown on British Tertitory. Agents for Ashburton — JOHN ORB & CO. WANTED Known— We intend to _ shake up every Boot Shop In Ashburton.— Meixok's Clearing Boot Sale WANTED Known— Spectacles* Eye Protectors, Goggloa, Folders, and "~ verythlng m the option line at S Sims 8, Optioian •



STKATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOX , DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PARENTS. For full particulars, apply to thb matron, Strathmore Hospital, IVO uhristchurch, THE TEA OF THE AGE? Saxon Tea. r Saxon Tea m |»RY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA, SAXON TEA, Professor J?ickkrton reports that SAXON TEAS- j ro ahEolutely Pure and of good quality PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOfc \U112<43 INDIAN (Palm Brana, • noied for producing 200 large '] c .a 'nps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This • tho tea Mr Georgo Jameson cold 8 irgoly. OUR5is TEAS (Palm and Joke) are | qual'y good value for the money OUE TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas <elng packed and sod m oar empties. Imitation is eincerest flattery, \ but the mblic should see that they get the genuine rticle Retail from all the principlj Store ' eeperr % ■* v WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Oheistchurch ■- 9_68 Baker Bros. TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Cass Streets, and at Bekar and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. *> EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69. , 6 J. B. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER, THE ARCADE, next Mr 3. 0. Duncan's, ASBBDRTON, T3EGS to Inform his old friends «nd the Pablic, that he has RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m A&hburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may entrust to ' him, m hia Wi 11-known satisfactory manner. J, 11. Chopin an. (x* Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.^ THE Cheapest shop m Ashburton for Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every detcription. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, acd guaranteed 12 months, 4s 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2* 6d, All Jewellery repairs at lowest possible prices consistent with fair ttading. Customers own gold made up. TUST Arrived. — A large variety of use fj ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost) orice at) Mrs Alcorn's. Have yon tried Kozie Tea ? If not dooa ■at once; it is delicious ■



SHEABMAJST BROB., MABKPT HOUR!? "Dear Maggie, you \wUl keep on drinking « Oh, yea, dear I now well remember mat muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie augceßted that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all ahe'b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. ' " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all rumed, . ' Your father is getting so free And your system ib wrecked to tae core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But beheye me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Vnnr ... o . . . . . ..  Then let's drink to the health of the lour illness has taught me m drinking Agente, lo be caretul of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree wl S - U l e^ T drinki "? the *%»• That from now till the end of existence W nicn the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blmd Tea." Shsarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents' God bless them for giving the Q, . To a drink that's a great earthly b' easing And saved us from bidding Adieu. ; BHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan of the World the~N ATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MO I H F R'S MILK, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. ts CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD; « ??« F °° D f ° r ln ' ant9 aOd Invalld9 m »y be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. G. MELLIN, MARLBORO 1 WORKS, PECKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. Chryatall & Co., Wardell Bros & Co., & Kempthorne, Prosser & Co.. AGENTS— Christchurch.. pnOE ARE GASH BUYERS - OF " •» — ■ " • ■ WHEAT, OATS? BARLEY, RYEGRASS] OOOKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, ; v Tn' Large or Biual, Quantities. JUST LANDED EX MOUNT &IRION,— 1000 BALES CORNSACKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Bros., Limited. DATID THOMAS, (Late M;»tson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker,. ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tinwald and Ashburton I Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Sales 'A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Watson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Ooxnpany 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 Barcock as my Agent m the Tiakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- David Thomas, ASHBURTON,



I Wwi^m l^^^Hf EstabJishea Over 30 ears " ttilsislllw BEST sel^ ted stook I^ol CHEAPEST 'H^ FURNISHER' 1 ' wil^^B^mSa^^m^wg m new Zealand. ■ mmrm — —^wm & /^omplete forni things for 9m/ U -V— — ' SM-HJ™ jf | BEDROOM dSJLO lOW, !™l»ililiKMpS 1 A U Oar P eta fro^ 3s 6d made and MMpMiiil^ | B> ree o f Charge COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Christohtjroh A. Marshall Manager. A WONDE^FUL~MEj3"iciNE. " BEECIAM'S PILLS. FOR Bilious aiifl Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain the Stomach, ( ?ick Headache, Giddiness, Fulluess &rd Swelling after mtals, Dizz ; ness , and Drowsiness-, CuU Oiiills, Flushings ot Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Bieatb, Oostivencbs. Blotches on tho hfcin, Disturbed Bleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensatiocs, otc. The First Dose will give ; Relief m Twenty minutes. '.' his is no fiction. Every s«)ffdrer is earnestly invited ; to try one box of those pills, and they will be acknowledged to bo " Worth a* i Guneaa Box." Feeoham's Pills, laken ts directed, will quickly restore females to ccmplete health. They promptly remove any olstrnction or irregularity of tho system; FOR A WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVEK, They act like magic — a fow doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system ; restoring the long lost Complexion ; bring- ing back thi keen edge of appelite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame, Fur throwing rff fevers m hot cli-nates they are specially renowned. These arc " facts " admitted .by thousands m all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and De- bilitated is that " Beechain's Pills have the Largest Bale of any Patent Medicine m the World. Fall directions on e*ch box. Prepared only by Thomas Beecham, St Helens, Lancashire, England A.J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House- Furnishing Warehouse, CHRIsTCHURCH. I'iHE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his Btook m all Departments most complete. OAKPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, [IRONMONGERY A. jfWHITE - INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK COTTAGES FUUNISHED} Includin CUTLER y BLANKETS, SHEKTS, NWARE, POTS, Etc Tv7o ROOMS COMPLETE ... £9 to £10 FOJft ROOMS .... ... ... ... tM ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from » ... .„ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .. „. .„ .„ ... M £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AKD STEAM FACTORY TUAM «, St. ASAPF STREETS, OHRTBTCHTTRQH : • HB'-^ ■■ < WH i^Hl I P^^*^ mm W i>. w A^^n Seeds. Seeds. Seeds. WF. HAVE NOW IN STOOK NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds m 3d paokets. 100 varieties. Flower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. 1 1 The latest Noveltieu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EARLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. TEAS, TEAS, TEAS- We have to hand a Choice line of , . ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA, r imported direct from the Gardens, which we are offer ing at a wonderfully low figure. I Samples may be obtained on application, ) also the celebrated | TIGER BLENDED TEAS. t For which we are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. r O r- FfiRN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand; i Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. ■ Cheapest House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSKWARE and HARDWARE. 1 SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. ; SHEARMAJST BROS., MARKET HOUSE- * ■■ ' -r \ ■ Telephone 53



LONGBEAOH COACH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Jahu- ary 2, the Longbe&oh Coach wil start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, noaebman loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OP CURE Why ruin your Reapers and xtfowe*- by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic- tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant .ike Taiv ot i w e which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers cc th Agents EDWARD REECE & SONS OHRIBTCHUROH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBIE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, — I am a poor hand at express- ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders m relieving my ternble cough. Since L had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (tho same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I ani still alive) performed *i St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, haa been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. Routh Park, Cardiff, South (Vales, S* ptetnber 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure m adding my testimony to your excellent preparation .of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years m my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronio Bron- chitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh,* Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation. — Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D , L.R.C.P. and L.M. Edinburgh, L R.CS and L.M. Edinburgh USB KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 75 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sale is larger than ever, because they are unrivalled m the relief and cure of Winter Cough, ABthma, and Bronchitis ; one alone gives relief. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED MTTERLY UNRIVALLED I UTTERLY UNRIVALLED KeatingV Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, -Hoarseness, and Throat Trouble! are sold m tins by all Chemist*. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatio Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED ft BEST BFAND MANUFAOTUEED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF EDULOOB SUGAR, The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convftneies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue des Franc3- Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTKALIAN DLUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. FOB COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHM Influenza. Connpnption, &o, &o _._^_^ KAY'S COMPOOND BSSBNOB OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, foi Ooughh Colda, and Chest Complaints KAY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Golds, is equall aervloeable (or horses and cattle 1/ AY'S TIG PILLS, a speciflo In Neuralgia-. Faceaohe »x &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o I . INtTM OATHARTICUM PILLS, d geetive, oorreo. L» tlve, and agreeably aperient OOA&uLINE— Cement for Broken Articles. Bold everywhere. Manufactory Stookport, England IF YOU ABE SIOK m any way whateve send a stamped envelope to our Agency, Well- ington ; state the obbo as miDutely as possible and you receive advice by return post, Out agents are all qualified. If you enclose 2s 6d we will send you our best remedy for the case lasting you two weeks. You save money and doctors' bills. You receive advioe on all points, and the purest of remedies sent at no extra oost than if personally bought bj doing your business with us by post. Con. Bolt at onoe. Ailments wbioh are at the time thought to be light, ate otun the begin ning of serious consequences, wbioh if taker m time are oheoked and cured. — Gbbatitobi Botanical Company, Wellington. 5 WANTED Known— Ladies Shoe* tan or black, 6s 6d.— Mbixor'i Cheap Boot Sale. Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to b< obtained from all GroQera and Scorekeeperi



Hu sines?? "NTotitter. " THE " ~" —- ' TH]? DAVIS SEWING MACHINE. X a ft SOUS AOKNTS FOB NEW ZEALAND - NEW DAVIS nf^T 8 B ®3"- MINSON & CO. *-' America has received a very ffreat impetus ' V^ by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im« VEBTIOAr FEED f^ %ZSE£, oT 2ZS&& **>' OOLOMBt> *•• OHBBTOHnRCH. VfcttilUAL FEED fchd recognition they well merited— Speolu! Awards, The first consignment* of these latest improved maohines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MINSON & CO., say SEWING MACHINE. 2Sffi3ttSX^i££s3 PBR 2» 6» """^ awarded the Gold Medal.



Shipping. . fitHE J^/MBSa^ NE w ZEALAND «|||!||||g SHIPPING GO'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, A Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Lyttleton Aug. 6 Ruapehn 4202 Lyttleton Sept. 3 Kaikonra 4507 — Oct. 1 Ruahine 6127 — Oct. 29 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 26. and thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY. The R M.S. Rimnfcaka will make her passage Home through the MagiUan Straits, whioh ought to be a great attraotion to passengers* Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. * Warrants Issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage man6y, or approved guarantee for same. For farther partionlars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _ Agents, Aahbnrton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. ! FOR LONDON. jjpft^X T3OYAL MAIL STEA- irfJfflyStts. •*-*' MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes *^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. Tons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — July 23 tonic ...4753 Kempson... — Sept. 17 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Ooc. 15 aothio ... 7730 Kidley ... •— Nov. 12 Tainui ...5031 Stuart ... — Dec. 10 { Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. nION STEAMSHIP COMPaNY OF -fE9P ZKALAND, r.ianTßD. STE MERS S AIL PR 'M LYTTELTON v 8 UNDER: For Westport «*nd G reymonth — Weekly, Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- ment it Christchuroh papers. Puner) in— Monday, Friday, and Alter- cate 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 Christohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. musical! Mrs Bowman Fox. T}IANOFORTEi SINGIKG AND JL THEORY OF MUSIC AT Havelock street, Ashburtor. RAKAIA— On Fridays. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teaoher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDING , Ashburton 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MBS f7mAKFJO, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's.) Second Term will begin Tuesday, May 26, 1806 "TTTACANOIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. A oabd MRS A. a"CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING, COX STREET, A S IB U R T O N . TERMS ON APPLICATION. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.O.S.M. (Local Representative of London College of Music). THE First Term of the Year will nom- commenoe MONDAY the 27th inst MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Music Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to B ake prof esslonal arrangements. LAZARUSS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented Syßtem ensure \_J comfort and correot sight. Don spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Speotaolea. Xt O L A F E ' Aliment of economy against fatigue, hanger, and thirot Antidepertic, antifatigaing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowere, racers, banters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG OOUP ANY, Limited, Sydney DIAOKS MAIL COACH meets the train from Ashburton on its arrival '< all Springbtirn every night. ; The coach then goes dlrecb to Alford Forest, and etnrns to Bprlnphura. the same night- ANTED Known— Monste Olear ing Boot Sale »t Mjsiaob' Ze»Un Boob Store.