The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvn. no. 3808

ABHBURTO^ : Tuesday, February 11, 1896.

PRICE: OffE'PENNI



Business Notices. DENTISTRY. "pAINLESS EXTRACTION A OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for^adminlstration ... ss. . All kinds of Dental work executed on tne premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F."DODDS, SURGEON. DENTIST, Bmuan Street, Ashbubton 9 4 "^yANT|ED KNOWN THAT J- MOISON _ w IS BTILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend !to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about; being locally . too well I rooted. The pnblio ■have every advantage m patronising him j their money remains m the place, and they get the best value m Boots'and Shoes m Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAvSI STREET, ASHBUKTt >& . SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug » Tobacco. > THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRANIi MANUFACTUBED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEU? ASH BURTON PERMANENT BUIIiBISG AND I^VESTIIEJST SOCIKTY. ADVANCES cf £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current rates. < Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.- PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOK /\UR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) v " noted for producing 200 large Te& Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thif is the tea Mr George Jameson sold &<.. largely. OUR Ua TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money, OUR TEAS are so popular that wi frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and Bold m oar empties. • Imitation is sincerest flattery, V but the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christchurcb . 9 68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE •*• Why ruin your Reapers and vilovreJ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_ tire your horses and clog the Machines. when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Talvaliik which has been thoroughly tested all over be world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWAKD REECE & SONS] OHRTSTCHURQg THB UNIVERSAL BlNaPlaiH MUSTARD LEAF 1 8 ol an easy employ, dean, takes little space, is readj *■ for immediate use nn:l acts prontply X vcrybody should always have at hand a few Mus- tard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success m caies of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges- tions, Paralysis, Apoplectic fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Uni- versal Sinaptan possesses all the qualities of conserva- tion and activity Directions for use accompany ench sinapism- P >u.-n: P Mettle?, 185 Hue Bt Antoine To bo had from all Chemists and from AUSTRALIAN DBTJG.COMPANT LtD Sydney . OR COUGHS, COLDB, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, " Influenza, Consumption, <fee, &c • AY'S COMPOUND BSSBNCB OF UNSEED, f\ Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, <&o JV AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, tot {\ Coußhs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Golds, Is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific m Neuralgia' Faceach< && Contain Quinine, lion, &o LD3TJM OATHARTICUM PILLS*, d gestive, oorrer tlve, and agreeably aperient COAQULINS— Cement for Broken Articles. So)' everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England Mkmokv Training— Tho Qoick Thought Systet of Memory Improvement enables its students toenjv & wonderful power of memory which is impo3sib .without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered ea> and pleasant. A graud and accurate n-ethod f< quickly learning Re citations. Forgetf ulness tnd mii wndering is altogether done away with. Speakii without note a is made simple and many ether Rd van tap. enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illustaafc circular and testimonials, Address— Henry i Mitchell, caro of office of ibis paper, where furtL particuiMi can be obtained.



C. H, MANNING, N ' iKG ALAND VICEREGAL PHOTO UKAPHKR, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Reeoe and Sons.) TO THE PUBLkToF CANTER* BURY.— I beg to fchankyou heartily for the liberal support; accorded to my (ate husband during the past ten years m the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I have ENTERED into partnership with MR LEONARD W. APPLEBY, Who will take entire charge of the busi- ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above addreaa, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk» Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIBST.OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue m oharg of the Reception Room. ' STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMA L. MANNING E. OW|N COX V f" AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PKIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RA.TES; Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON live stock. I am now making ADVANCES igainst the GROWING CLIPS OF TOOL* Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's } 75 OHKISTOHUROH THE TEA OF THE AGE. t Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m npRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. . SAXON TEA, SAXON TEA, Professor Bigkkkton reports that SAXON TEAS ire absolutely Pure \and of good quality I HRIB'JMAS CrTVfEW yEAR'S GOODS. Ex s.s. lonic, p.s. MftUtun, s.s. Maori WE have just lanfJeil, oxp.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, cons r sting of 33 HOGSHEADS OF OKOOKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which bave liven selected hy our Home Agents, with the utmost < care, to meet the requirements of oar Customers and the pnblic generally. OHAMBBR TEA SETS, DINNEIt BE'IS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers •■■■■andVFA&GY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De- signs, m endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatuii), FROM MACO.NCCHIE. BUGS, 15 OASi S GlHDrj, Suitable lor the Season's requirements OUK GROCEBY AND • ! IRONMONGERY DEPART- MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Asßorljmtnt of CABPETS, OILCLOTH?, LINOLEUMS, HEARIHnUGS, etc, Which will bo offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CAbfl. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. k. Lawrie & Co.



r^TfiifUKE MICE TEA ASFC^OURiCROCCft rOW 1 PURE INDIAN CHIM^«COTONTISi A. J. WHITE'S j Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock m all Departments most Complete. OARPETS, FLOOBOLOTH AND LINOLEUM; FURNITURE Off ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A. J. WHITE I nyitea all to Call anil Inspect; £»£9 Mock COTTAGES FURNIfSHBD, Including ODTLERV, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .- .» .. ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... .- ~ .. .- .« £17 to ±'25 FIVE ROOMS, from .„ ... .« ... ._ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS «. .„ _ .- ». « Jt'sot«£loo CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH TREETS, CHRISTOHUROH Oils. Oils. Oils. Oils/ Hay Forks. * Hay Forks. CASTOR OIL CASTOR VALVOLINE OIL VALVOLINE STANDARD OIL STANDARD GOLDEN MACHINERY OIL. PURCHASE YOUR OILS from the undersigned, from whom you will get XT Pure Lubricating Oils that will not spoil your machinery. WE BELL NO RUBBISH. PRICES ON APPLICATION W. H. COLLINS & CO, IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. SHEARMAN BEOS., MAKEET HOUSR — — :o:— — "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That mack which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she's entitled And life is becoming a bore. 1 ' For suggesting such excellent lea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Ycur father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior lea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illnesß has taught me m drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Which the doctor so highly commends. We'll Bwear by the Tiger Blend lea." tSh carman Bros. , our Orooers are Agents God blesß them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON BATTBAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan 1 iflKm n ilHf best seleotejd ■■ sTo °i ß: j'jisSw-3^ CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER ■I a'^ >v\>~ f^OMPLETE FDRNISHIVGS FOB HHakl l-Kri-jp I Cf! e£s I Beadstead, Spring Mattress and ■Bjjwlfg yii 1 !! Oarpets from 3s 6d made and Hi IHl|lijWiiijff COLOMBO STRBF.T & CATHEDRAL A, Marshall Manager.



,^ w I LONGBEAOH OOAOH. LOW VIIALIT7 I I db ohurchill's (} N and afber WEDNESDAY, Janu- . Bymp of Hjpophoephite of Umetf prescribed to W ary 2, the Longbeaoh Ooaoh will <&T *? Cmta *r start from Aahburton at 4 p.m. — — Ooaohmam RLANfiARIFR oonsttoed defloian* In the abort eomplalntf, viz. ULnIIUnRUO SSKSAXdfe&ST ta *° "*** IODINE OF IRON • />/££§ Dr Orarchiil't Compound Syrop of A PPROVED by the Aoademy of Medioine .. UJ ** of Paris, are espeoiallj reoommanded HYrOPHOSPHITES by the Medioal Celebrities of the World for li ml bruin food, and m cues when muscnla and Sorofnla (Tamors, Kings Evil, eto), the early; perrons exhalation hai acquired a world-wide wpnt*- stages of Oonsnmption, Oonetitntional Weak- tion. BMb bottiabean isr Chuwhiii'i sigsatan. ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating vtcn.Tir.i.K. and "gnlating ita periodic aoatae. None prepared only by genome unless signed Blaneard. 40, Kna SWAN> ,£5 EMIST - I ■sarsfss** «d oh^rt, h™*. PARIS , | oat the Colonies W H. COLLIEK, "THE COBNEB.' Annual Clearing Sale COMMENCES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, TO MAKE Room for the Winter Shipments of goods now nearly due from London. LADIES OB GENTLEMEN REQUIRING DRAPERY, GENTS' CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, GENTS' MERCERY. MILLINERY, GLOVKS or FANCY GOODS Should Call and See the BARGAINS Offering. Fashionable Flowered Ribbons Reduced from Is to 4|d Striped Silk Belts, Fancy Clasps, Reduced from Is 6d to 9d , Black French Kid Gloves, four clasps, sizes 6, 6i, 6i, Reduced from 4s 6d to Is lid to clear »*««<» A choice selection of Cambrics and Prints, at Half-price ffeavy Tweed for Boys' Suits and Men's Working Trousers 10£ d yd, Men's Starched Regatta Shirts m all sizes, mostly with collars, Is lid Usually 3b Gd _" J CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS, WE HATE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods : 20 Caseß Fine3t New Currants 1 Cwfe Finest French Plume 20 Boxeß Finest New vSultanas 1 Cwt Valencia A'monds 20 Boxeß inesfc New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Oases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Eto, SCJGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN" CANE SUGARJwhioh is ■' Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY. & HARD* WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE- BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBtTSTON. TTIOB the year 1896 the Weekly Half-holiday will be observed at these Works on SATURDAY instead of Thursday as heretofore Thomae E. Kilworth & Son. WHEAT. WHEAT. I TSf E ARE PROMPT CASH BUY ER S OF Prime Milling Wheat, I AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. I We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account m our New Grain Stores I West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms I Full sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESP CURRENT RATES Eollitt & Go, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, } Ofpioes and Stores: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. I 1 159 j The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. J MANURE SEASON, 1895. I fT>HE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prioea J X ranging from £2 17a 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. J SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. I BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for I the drill. I For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, I Chriatchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. I Or to DAVID VHOMT A », Ashburton Agent. • NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY [ RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 67



'__ Business Notice* the" ~" "" " ' THE DAVIS SB ™ MACHINE. So^Ao^vobNkwZk^p- NEW DAVIS T**™*^™^ BSS^J MI NSO N & CO, America has received a very crreat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im« portent improvements were there shown for 220. OQLCMrif) 8v fJHßT SlTnwnnrmr VERTin A T TTWPT> the firat time » and "ceived from the judges ' wu ' uao B *'» OHKISTOHUROH. V&KllUAii FEED tfa* recognition they well merited-SpBOUi, AWABDB. The firßt consignments of thosa latent improved machines reaohed thia colony by the lonio a month Bince, and the Agents Mbssbs MXNSON & CO., say SEWING MACHINE. SSMS£»£VS£ES PER 2» 6» WBEK - awarded the Gold Medal.



MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY 01 MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, J-i AS resumed teaohing as under— Monday— Havelock street Tuesday — Rakaia Wednesday— Saunders' Buildings Thorsday— Saunders' Buildings Theory Class Friday— Havelock street Saturday ~ Saunders' Buildings Havelock street, Ashburton, January 1895. ~ THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Aehburfcon " 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS iTmAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's ) First Term will begin February 3, 1896 "YTACANCIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. A CARD MRS A. cfCLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS OK APPLICATION, ' MUSIC. MISS CARSON | HAS 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 Alcobn, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if required. 1 49 PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY. LLEWELLYN OWEN; M.O.S.M. (Local Representative of London College of Music). THE Firsb Term of the Year will com- commer.ce MONDAY the 27th inst MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Music Studio In the Arcade every , morning from 12 to 1 te make professional arrangements. ~ ASHttURTON DOMAIN BOAKD TEN POUNDS REWARD. rf 'HE above Reward will be Paid t« 1 any Person who will furnish evi- denoe that will lead to the conviction of any Pen on or Persons for molesting the water* fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. I By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to tho Board. I October, 1895. 10 70 STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL i FOR DISEASES, OF WOMEN "IS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmore Hospital, 170 ohtißtchuroh. CHRISTMAS, 1895. G> Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST REOElVED>tf|Entirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS k JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ai> Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G- JESS ON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON COAL | MOUNT SOMERS J COAL 00a L ' HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL ' HIS well-known and favorite House , hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck :— Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway 1 Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Metb yen, 19s 6d, freight paid, r All orders must be accompanied by oheque orPjO. K«ler. i GEORGE PARE, | mr «



Shipping. SSBt NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROSTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monto Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. I Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4183 Wellington Feb. 20 Risantaka 4515 Wellington March 19 Kuapohu 4002 — April 16 Kaikoura 4607 — M»y 14 Bmahine 6127 — June 11 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Splendid accommodation for all olasßes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. "TTJSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER : For Westport and Greymouth — Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christohuroh papera. Dnnedin— Monday, Friday, and alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* New Plymouth &Onehunga— Thursday, Auckland, via East coast— Alternately Fridays. v Melbourne, via Hobart— January 31 February 8, 12, 22, and 28. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cool's Straits-— January 29, February 7, 14, 20 and 26 The above are subjeot to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchuroh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. -pv-wflT MONT BEL HOUSE WYRYaUD BQUABB, SYDNEY, 18 a refined social HOME, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fa«hionabte and central position, one minute from Generat Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week ; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. AH the conveniences of a hotel. Terms— Very moderate, Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, and time. Permanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. n OWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •* quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing syxnptons so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l^d to 3s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole- tale of al the Wholesale Houses. Bowaro of imita* torn. CHASBAINGPS WINE HIGHLY recommended by the most eminent physiaians and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved most efficient m all cases of IndigeslionJtyßpepsia Stcmaohio Diseases, Consumption, Loss Appetite, eto A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— J li.de Lambzbt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne J£ EATING'S POWDER jr EATING'S POWDER, ■rr EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, Jf EATING'S POWDFR,' !/• EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un- rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life.) All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the pow- der, before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint* thent insist upon having Keating's Powder. No other powder is effectual (BUGS, FLEAS, SILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockboohes, Beetles, Moths m Fxras and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invalnable 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 is a fraud. Sold ia Tins only KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pubkly Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and tante, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thread Wobms, It ib a perfeotly safe and mild preparation, and b especially adapted for children. Sold m Tins by all Druggist* Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London iri -' I'm -i '■' " ~ • PAE MOIDIU MAITOf AOIUMD *V Srounelle Jeuno, BALON-FBANCE. Sole Agents for Australia CEO.BURK FRANCART &CO. •OHIBBIT PIACB MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Inseotioide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil- dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- sitical Insect! of Plants, Vegetable Gardam, eto Is now m use n most of the Vineyard* m Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried m the grea Western Distriot on Peaoh Trees with great ■utoess. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlin Moth, and disease In Sugar Oane. For Pamphlets and' a\ Information apply GEO. BURK FRANOART k 00., 3 90MIB8BI PLAOI,