The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII. No. •>&£()

Ashburtois : Tnesday, February S5 f 1896.

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uu^nes.-i Polices. DENTISTRY. T) AIRLESS IRXTT? AOTIOff :*- . JOF TEETH BY NZTROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. F<je for^admlnla.ration ... 6s. JK*"" 3 "^ «»«W pa SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. G. F. DODDS f SURGEON DENTIST, Eurnjjti Street, Ashbubton 9 .^y.AN/qBD KNOWN THA J- MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Besb Workmanship and Reliability and Panotuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of hu? customers. No changing * , ' about; being . , locally too well rooted. The public have tvery advantage m patronising him; their money rerawns m (ho piare, and they gee rhe hesb value m Boots and Shoes iu.Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON H AND. Repairs done at once at J. M OISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EaSI STREET, ASHBCJKT- "N. SMOKE THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Fl:g Tobacco- THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRANI* t, MAXDFACTCDED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA i.EAF ASHBUKTON PILRM A NKJTr BUILDING \\V IS V EBTMK3T SOCI KTY . DVAN.O IS 8« f 125 a ,,d upwards made on FAKEHOLD )R>Pf RTY. repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly Tnj-fcilmeuls. LoansaVocraiUfd for fixed period* a currunt rates. Further pHriicu'ars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, • V-Atiftget PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLO* QUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brana } noted for producing 200 large 'i d Cops of first -rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameßon sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good valua for the money. OUR TEAS are^so popular that w< frequently hear of instances of other iW being packed and sold m oar empties Imitation is sincerest flattery, ' but the poblic should see that th» y get the Genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM ■■' JAM_ESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Stjieet, Christ ciiUßCit 9 65 Ipz - Freyeiitloii TS Worth POUNDS OF CTJRJS •*- Why run your Reapers an-1 wlowo. ly nwrjg inferior Lubricaticig Oils, whic tire your horses nwi cU<% tlio Machine* when you can obtain a true Lubrican. ike . : ■ m ~V a &yi* \ x si k which has been thoroughly tested all ovi r he world and pronounoed BnequalJed, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tJ, Agents EBWABi) REECE & SONS OHRTSTCCTUROH TH«. UNI VEtt At, MN -p. O4 »j. .. , MUSTARD LEAF I 8 "i f »" efl 9y employ, dean, takes little space, Is reai?< •■for Immediate use an I acts promply taS r ?2'! K>dy f ho^u have » fc hand a few Mv tard leaves, for they are ,kno'.va to prevent a ere. number of indispositions frevuno a gre. xr.T^i 8 / 113^ 1 - 8111 ia cn ?P lov e<i withsnecess m cases < w^« g o a> Dl 12 lses ? f tho Throat - Palpitations of t r.^S> ° V1 V 81 ? 18 ' Lumbago, Rbeumatism, Cong, tionn, Paraixßfs, Apoplectic F its ' : « Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the V. Snd^ivTtr 8688881111 the quauties ° f conserv - • Directions for nse accompuny each sinapism P MErLBv, 185 R ne gj Antohie lo bo had from all! Chemists and from Australian Druo Company Ltd Svdiipv L UK COOUffS, COLDS, BRONOHim ASTHjT 1 Inflnenzu, Consnnjption, &c, &c K AST'S COMI'OUKD KSSBKOfi OP lINSEIv AuiMsed, RenejirsH Squill, Tolu, &o KAV'ftCOMPOUSI), a demulcent expectorant, i Conglis, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'SCOMI'OUN D, for Coughsand Colds, is eon-- serviccabln for horses and cuttlo K A K'SsS§sr?££2r I * "»- -/-\OAttULINB-oemenc for Broken Articles, t W everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, Engla: ; Memory T R AixrNG-Tho Qii<-k Thought Sv; of Memory Imp>oveuent eua'ole3 its stu j tits to'c h wonderful power of memory which is inino* ! wi thout its aid Study of all tinds is r nderc-l' . and pleasant A gra«d and accuiate tnethot J quickly leHrmnff Re c itntions. Forgeif uln»S3 1 nd\ w nrttring- is altogether dov.o away v.iiu. Sees •without not i sismndesiuij.leand nmny other adv^i enjoyed. Sent a post cord TO-DAY for illust . MitSteV f tcEt ™ oni ?l s '. Addresa-Hcnry Mitchell, care of offlce of this laper, where fu.i . partioulwß can be obtained. TOU1 ' !



I DRMEES I wrsesguirßfdmureoiirtiri. I MBfSKI ■ nsned condition of the blood. — "why? ■ ■ I TO «t cai l 3e lfc is tbe °**ly remedy which I l^thout ever constipaiine; receneratps ■ ■ the blood and soothes the lierles. ■ I » For> out of ten chloro-anemic persons I I ? m S ar £ enervated, excitable, subject tn I I headaches, palpitations, and all nervouvl I M? 101^' which are on s 'to be cu?el I I reconstituant and ami-nerVo^ 6 time I I ELIXIR and SYRUP of DR.HECQUET I I ofSesquißromureorlron. I E. OWEN COX. j" AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET R A.TES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with ma. LIBEKAL OAStE ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK = I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF Correspondence solicited. E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CIIRISTCHURCH THE TEA OfTtHE AGW. J Saxon Tea. ■' Saxon Tea mRY IT, AKD YOU WILL HAVE BO OTHER. SAXON r JEA. SAXON TEA. Professor Bjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS are ataokteiy Furo and of good quality , HRIBTMAS fr.]V[E\Vy EAR'S .GOOD?. .. > Kxs.p. lonic, p.r. Mejatu», s.B. Maori WK. have just ■Iftjw'.nl,.-. x p.?. T< n i c , a ehipuifiit uf I'oci^ciinss ing of J3 HOGPHKa.DS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AKB JfAKCY GOODS, All of wlr'chbarc been selected by our ' Homo Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the pnblia generally. CHAMBER MOTB, TE-.V SETS, 1 DINNER M3lB, Printed and Plain Cups ami Saucers and FA^Olf GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest Do- - signs, m endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ox s s Malatuo), 1 FROM M&COXCCHIE BROS, 15 CASf-S Got D% « Suitable ior tbe Season's requirements ] j OUK GEOCEKY ( AND I IRONMONGERY DEPART- MENTS Will be found' fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality ! We have also landed ex gs Maori • a Specially Selected Assortment of | ! CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, j LINUI EUMS, HEARTH HUGS, 1 etc, j Which will be offered at a >pecial DI-COUNT FoR CAbH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially I invited. j A.. La wile & Co.



1 1111, EstabJisheu Over 30 years BEST SELECTED STOCK ANT> ' : CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN NEW ZEALAND. COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR V/ BEDROOM 4SJL€>: : . LOs,, Comprising — Beadetead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Duchfisse Chest, Washstand, Two Chairs. ; Carpets from 3s §d made and, laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CURISTCHDROH A, Marsha l& Manager,



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vBhSHf IBl^^^^l «Ik\v ' MIRE iNDIAN CHIMA&CEYCON TtAffl A. J, WHITS'B Artistic and Economical House-Furnishiho ; Warehouse, OHRISTOKURQH THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock m all Departments moat Qomplete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM) FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOKERY AKD FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE tißYites all to Call^nd^tsiapecl; bis mtoeU CDTLERV, BLANKETS, HEETsf EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE _ ... *<, frt - m FOUR ROOMS .„ ... .7 I " " £ f? 1° 52 sSRK s ' from - - - : "«. =-S£S S>IX ROOMS -.-.-.-__ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM A*D ST. ASAPH M'REETS, OHRISTOHURCH SH: ft 1 ABM ANT B HOB., ~~ MABKET HOUBR "Dear Maggie, you wJA keep on drinking «« Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember AA\ "^ Wh i Cb y ° U buy at fc , h9 door ' How Auntie suggested tnatS And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all ahe? enffled And life is becoming a bore. ' For Bug g eßfc t ng Buch excellent 7«? " D !r r B K^ kW that y ° Ut netVeS Me H °7 ha PPy our home wi » M Maggie, are au ruinea, Your father is gettine so free Your illnesß has taught me m drinking **** * ** **** ° f the To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three aeree Shaarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them' for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BHOS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR! ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. I FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep m JSKZ. alone. Price (mcaska) 5a 6d>r gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip A-|»OISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine— the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous T>ipa Sales have RBBLED each year since introduced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL* SOFT & ! Sht, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip m the Market. NOTE PRICE /* a * m P rovec * I ron Kegs, 50s per cwt < ) In Oases of 10, 101 b packets, 50s per case « One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. i CHIEF AGENTS-BL&CKBURNE & CO., Christohurch district AGENT-B. W Hanraer. . ASHBUBTON.



Sole Agents fob New Zeaj,anp Mi NSON & 0O,\» 220, OOLCMtfO S«., OHRISTOHUROki, reR 2s--6d week>



I LONGBEAOfI OOAOH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Jana- ary 2, the Longboach Ooaoh will start from Ashbnrton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, _ . Coachman. BLA HOARDS' IODINE OF IRON nil I a A PPROVED by the Aoademy of Medioine •f* of Paris, are especially recommended by theMeaioal Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic oourse. None genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Bue Bonaparte, Paris Sold by Druggists and Chemists through, out the Colonies



W. H. CGLLIEH, "THE CORNER' Annual Clearing Sale COMMENCES ON MONDAY, JANUABY 20. LADIES OR GENTLEMEN REQUIRING bhould Call and See the BARGAINS Offering. sISES^S ST"? Rib s? ns Beduced from is fc ° w A choice selection of Cambrics and Prints, at Half-nrice Worth e i79d TWeed £ ° r B ° yß> SaitS and Me^ wSrTrouserslO^dyd, Usua^Ss 6 S d tarCh6d Regatta SWrte ia aII Bizes ' mostly with collar, Is lid CHBISTMAS. PTTPTqTMAQ NEW FBUITS, NEW FBUITS. W E H^ E JUBb landed s e f a ? nn ft- aj— Trade the following 20 Cases Finest New Currants SeaßoDable I °«>*»J. , 20Boxe 8 R D e B tNew4ltan a8 1 CwJ Pmeet French Plums 20 BoxeßFnestNewValfinpiaP • • I Cwfc Valencia Amonds 5 Cwt N flff p7oZ & i £ Wt Jordftn Almonds and Citron ' gC| Lemon ' 2 Cwfc Deasioated Cocoanut 1 Cwt Finest, New Spanish Muscat «?« o v^ Mixed Spice 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricot, ? ??l i? lDg l Ugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried PeKs I S W J S 6W Flgs 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Julcf ° Wfc Preß « rved G^«er Etc. Etc, SHEAEMA^ BROS., MARKET HOUSE- BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. TpOE the year 1896 the Weekly Half-holiday will be observed at these Works on SATUBDAY instead of Thursday as heretofore Thomas E Ml worth & Son. New Zealand topance Company. , HSTABLISHBD { ~1 _ 1889 ' CAPITAL^ONIT MILLION. THE FBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL ' COItfPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND IMARINE RISKS, ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHINBS, Akj., AOOBPTED AT LOWEST OURRENT RATES JB3. \^. HANMEK AGENT wheat! wheat! ■yff E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We ate also prepared to Store Grain, on Farmers' account m our New Grain Stores ... . , Weab Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms a ull sized Uornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES KollitFlz; Co, OANTEEBUEY FLOUB MILLS, Offices and3Btobes: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



■ I LOW VIIALITI ' a«H««#tr D ? CHURCHILL'S . , Mob, Chronic i Cough and genenU CMDUIty Dr Chnichlll'i (temponnd Byrop of HYTOPHOSPHiTBS Prapated only ly SWAN, CHEMIST. i PARIS I



the I>AVIS SEWING MACHINE. T H S. ra P'f'y- incr «»»in g popularity of AmarSlT Moo . hi T » n England and bvTh^l J" e u, eived ?v^ ereat il "petus Sa pJ emarkable success they attained at SL C1 J i( i afiO E3 ? hib i«on. Several very im* portent improvements were there shown for the first time, and woeived from the judges the recognition they well merited^Spi!o?AL Za l?P!? ved , maohmes reached this colony by the lonio a month since, and the Agents Mkssr* MINSON A Co', say RiMt ? At the Antwerp



THE NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



* MUSICAL. J PIANQFOBTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF , MUSIC. } Mrs Bowman Fox, TT AS t6BOmed teaching as under— I -*-^- Monday— Havelock street Tuesday— Rakaia Wednesday— Saunders' Bnildings Tharsday— Sabnders' Bnildings -a • , „ Theory Class Friday— Ha velook street Saturday -Saunders' Buildings Havelock street, >shburton, January 1895. "~ THE VIOLIN. MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BOILDINGS, Aehbnrfcon \ ~~ 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS F~MAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's ) Firsb Term will begin February 3, 1896 "TTACANOIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. A CARD MRS A. C.~OLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING. COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TKBMS OK APPLICATION. MUSIC. ;miss Carson TTAS REMOVED to the Corner of -■'*• Wills and William Streets, where she will receive Pupils for Pianoforte and American Organ. For terms, etc, apply to Mrs Axcobn, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if required. 1 49 PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY. LLEWEL M^ N M. OWEH ' (Lccal Representative of London College cf Music). THE Firsb Term of the Year will oom- commence MONDAY the 27th inst ,MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Mubic Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to make professional arrangements. * ASHUURToN DOMAIN BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD. IHE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi- dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. By Order, OHAS. E. FOOKS, Seoretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 70 " STKATHMORE ~ PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particular?, apply to ire matron, Strathmore Hospital, 170 ohristchurch, • i CO AL | MOUNT SOMERS | COAL 00^ L ? HOUSEHOLD I COAL COAL well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton trnck : — Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Metb' | yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by ohequeorPA). vrder. GEORGE PARK, Monnt Somers. CHRISTMAS, 1895. Gc* Jesson, i PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED anllEntirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ad Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection Invited G. JESSON, KAST SIBEE1 1 , ASHBUBION ,



Shipping. Jffigl* NEW ZS ALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s W)Y Ah MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Toagariro 4163' Wellington Feb. 20 Bimutaka 4515 Wellington March 19 Ruapeuu 4202 — April 16 Kaikonra 4507 — May 14 Ruahine 6127 — June 11 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Splendid accommodation for all classes oi passengers. Warrants leaned for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage 1 money or approved guarantee for same. For farther particular! apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. -'-'■■■. "TTfIION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFBOM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westporb and Grey mouth—Weekly. Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- .„_ day and Saturday, NOTE.— For extra sailings see advertise* meat m Christchuroh papers. Dunedin— Monday, Friday, and alter* nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday* New Plymouth — Thursday, 'Auckland, via East coast— Alternately Fridays, Melbourne, via Hobart— January 31 February 8, 12, 22, and 28. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits— January 29, February 7, 14, 20 and 26 The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chriatchurch daily papers for dateß and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Ma ___________Agent, Ashburton. T) Tl J MONT DmL housb wywtakd equabb, sydnby, 18 a refined ncial HO MB, contalna forty large dry bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Post Offloe- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. ' All the conveniences ol a hotel. Terms— Very I moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save mm and 'bus farce. ' and time. Fermanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. . I lOWLBS'1 OWLBS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pilla for females * . qnlckly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the sex. S^fi U <s i * *° ***& of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. Lincoln, England Whole- tale of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- tons, CHASSAING^S WINE HIGHLY recommended by the moßk eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved moat efficient m all oases of Indigestion, Dyspepsia gtcmachio Diseases, OonßDmption, Lobb Appetite, etc A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— J Lde Lakbsbt, 49 Elisabeth Btreet, Mfllbonrne JL _ — | TX EATING'S POWDER \r EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, T^ EATING'S POWDER, l/^EATING'S POWDFR, ' T^ EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un- rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, MotbJ, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life ) All woollens and fun Bhpuld be well sprinkled with the pow- der, before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint- ment insist upon having Keating's Powder. No other powder is effectual (BUGS, FLEAS, | KILLS MOTHS, I BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookroohes, Beetles, Moths inFirasand every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered ia a lraud. Sold ia Tins only HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pubely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbead Wobms, Iti ia a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold m Tins by all Druggists Proprietor .* Thomas Keating, London PAR MOIDITJ MAiror AonmiD by sounelle Jeona, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia CEO: BURK FRANCART & GO. IOHIBSII PIACS MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil- dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- sitical Insects of Plants', Vegetable Gardens, etc Is now In use n most of the Vineyards In { Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried m the grea Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlin Moth, and disease m Sugar Cane. For Pamphlet! and al Information apply GEO. BURK FRANOART ft 00., 8 Somibsk Plaoi,