The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvn. no. 38»3

ISMBijRTOiN : Tuesday, May 12, 1896.

PRICE: ONE PENITtf



Bus. ness Notices. DENTISTRY. pAINLESb ~XTRAOTIOU ■*- OF TfcETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for>dmlnlatration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnbti Street,. Ashbtjbton 9 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Park Aromatio Plug Tobaoco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF i — JiJ-i— ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N O ETof £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalment*. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current tates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager PALM JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON rvUß2^4d INDIAN (Palm Brana, i *•' noted for producing 200 large lea Gups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR as TEAS (Palm and Joke) are cqualy good valno for tho money -OUR TRA-S are ?■>, popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and e.old in our empties. 4 "Imitation is sincorest flattery, ' but the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keepers, Vv HOLES ALHI FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchurch 9 68 TEY GALLICHAN'P A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLICHAIm'S A.O. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter- inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operatiou For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Oows, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness wil be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLIOHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspensla, Slok Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, etc. There is no humbug about these Pills- Their extensive use Is a guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty Piils in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Prioe, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. CORN CUKE. It is a most Wonderful Preparation and will remove any Corn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without in any way injuring the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily cariied out Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, represents GalKchan's A.C. Preparations in Canterbury, and all business must conducted through him EDWIN CILLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Saunders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Chemist, East Street ; Shearman Bros , Burnett Street ■ 12 4 Memokv Training— The Quick Thought Sjstem of Memory Improvement enables its students to en j«y a wonderful power of memory which is impossyjia without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered cady and pleasant. A grand and accurate method for quickly learning Re citations. Forgetfulnees and mjind wondering is altogether done away with. SpeaHng without note bis made simple and many other advantages enjoyed. Send a postcard TO-DAY for illustcrated circular and testlnjetiali, Address— Henry W. Mitchell, care of ofioe of tb paper, whew forth/ 1 ?partigulMflCAabao»fcla '



bTJKATHMOUBJ PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN 18 NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmorb Hospitai., 170 >/hrif»lchurch, E- OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PEIME FREEZING SHEEP AJND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of Btock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ' on' 1 ■ '-' : ' ■ ■■. LIVE STOCK, I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL* Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. TattersalPs 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH THE TEA OF THE AGE. tiaxon Tea. Saxon Tea m TRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE^ HO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerxon reports that SAXON TEAS # are absolutely Pure and of good quality FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! SWEEP! SWEEP!! SWEEP!!! R. J. DONOVAN HILLGKOVE, MOORE STREET, JS Ready to Sweep Chimneys with his . New Machines. He lives here And Sweeps the Chimnies far and near, And if, perchance, they should take fire, He puts them out at your desire. Orders may be left at bis residence, Moore utreet, or at Mail Office, Burnett; Street, or Mcs Knight, Second-hand Dealer, Triangle. " 4 A. LAWKIE & CO. HAVE pleasure in announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing in the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Overcoats and Waterproof Clothing in stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low prices, fit guaranteed. A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods in Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found Bterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTJS AND SHOES— All sizes. Standard, Zealandia, and other noted brands in stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARIiJ OATS CHAFF BRAN and FOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



SHEABMAJST BEGS., MARKET HOUSE. "Dear Magcie, you will keep on drinking •« Oh, yes, dear j I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that) Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all Bhe's entitled And hfe 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 ruined, Your father is getting ao 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 7ea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. , T .„ , Then let's drink to the health of the Your illnesß has taught me in 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 bill the end of existence Whioh the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea." Shearman 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 BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY A SON, Agents for New Zealan I.ANDELLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), "DIOYOLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and JLJ Safeties. Prices from £5 to £26. As we have a large 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 Pneumatic Tyres converted into Dunlops (Detachable) OUWS.- TO SPORTSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked 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. landell's~and son, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (n* xt Club,) f^^wil i iisife ll^ffl^ BEST sieleotei) stock ) yMßiiilwil MilißltfJllii; i||f/)ll HMPADPQT tifIUQE CIIDtIIOSJCD f 'ff jajliiijtimilSißjßßKSß^ Vila-Mi E^O I ilx/uOC P U fin lufiLlii MlMrMi — :Si:2! —^wlla /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR wßm g^S==feg^Tr°-^^" "Ja BEDROOM c£51.0 lOiS, lHUlil!lJli<inl^ Hfibiljiii" !f4P ■ Beadstead, Spring Malfcresa and ■RSiIyW iiii%!Ui! yfeill A]l Carpets from 3s 3d made and B|||gg|||p COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL A, Marshall Manager. NELSbNiiJ PURE INDSAN CHIMA&CEYLON TOQi PROCURABLE I A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House- Furnishing Warehouse, CHRIS TJOHJJ ROH. fIpHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments hare made his Btock X in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM} FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES JTTJXUNISJECEXD, Inoluding CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEBTS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .. .- « «. £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS «. ~ «. .« .- £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from _ -. — ... ... £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS _ _ _ .- - M £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY (EUAM AAD BX.ASAPH STREETS, OSRISTQB'UROS



Business Notce. THE ' THB ° AVIS 9 ™ MAOHINB. BoM Aarow „„ Nlw ZlAlllw . NEW DAVIS JVasaTß BSSf J MINSON & CO.. America has reoeived a very jrreat impetus by the remarkable sttooess they attained at the Ohioago Exhibition. Several very im« portant improvements were there shown for 220 OOLGMKfI a* nnß.T«iTnwT7uriTT VERTICAL FWFTI fc^ e firßt time » "^ r3oeived from bhe i ud ge» ' WttJMBO Su., OHRISTOHUROH. VJiKllUAii FBBD thd recognition they well merited-SPBOMi. AWABDBr The first oonßignmenta of thesa l»teat improved machines reaohed this """" colony by the lonio a month Binoe, and the Agents Messrs MINSON & CO., say nn^ SEWING MACHINE. S3fflrtS«nWVs^K2 P 2« 6» """• awarded the Gold Medal. "DROFESSOR LOISETTE'S MEMORY ■J- SYSTEM. isrsMaa «« f «™« lnsurance Company. once afford facilities to acquire my art of :o;» ' ' ■ Assimilative memory by Correspondence on ESTABLISHED M — 1859 the Single Book Syßtem, and at the price of _— 0 ; , One Pound Pour Shillings eaoh pupil, I CAPTTjiT cihTT? MTT T MIO have to state that all persons wishing to %*4*rd I JIL. — UIWJi MIL.L.iUJ.\. learn my system Bhould put themselves . "" mto communication with Mr P: R. Dix, of THE PEBMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro- nr\nirt% A xrir vide them with the required single book of OUMT AJN X, instrnotion and any information neoessary with^the greatest possible deanatch. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY lonqbeaoh ooaoh. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ■ ALSO, — r\& and after WEDNESDAY, Jano- V* t* 7 B i t t L ? nsh :y h Ooaoh risks on growing crops. start .from Ashburton at 4 p.m. ' R. R. BROWNE, THRESHING MAOHLfffIS, Ao., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES, tJoaanman> *5» «4M# b^» HANMEK & GRAVES. Appointment. Hl^^WEsGr* Appointment, Patronised by tint Glasgow. AGENTS A. EOBEETSON & CO., " '"' w — dyebs and cleaners, Building Extraordinary. CHRISTCHURCH, ) . ' ■ . BEG to announce to the Inhabitants *— -:o.- — — of Asbburton County that MRS ALCORN, of Havelock street, has kindly TJ*v-»!-mi- T*J«-«U/^ nTCw%U«- conpented to act as their Local Agent and ■■• lUIUCr, X InUJCI, X lmDcit all Orders left with her will be Promptly at Aw«ded 0 ' silver and Bronze Medak Fencing Materials. Fencing Materials and First-class Exhibition Certificates at Nelson, Dunedin, Sydney and Melbourne Branches In Nelson, Wellington and ' % Ohrißtchnroh. 1£ 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. AUSTRALIAN "■ 25 tons Galvanised Roofing Iron. MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIETY 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire 7£ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. New Zealand Branch Q fnna TC7> 10 "EVmmnrr "Wiro Head CMHce, Customhonae-quay, Wellington! X « , . encmg W ire. Local Board of Direotors : 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. 8 ' 0 ™ 06 ' 11 - 0 -^ 0 ""- 1 " 0 ' 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting. rhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M i.ok (Doputy Ajfreddeßath^ftandon, Esq ALL bought previous to rise in prices in the Home Markets. TheHon Edward Richardson, 0.M.G., M.L.C Q^ ■' Medical Oflicor : We bave decided to give our Clients the benefit of the purchase Dr G; B. Anson, M.D., M.8.0.5. (England) rtiHE OLDJSS~ WEALTHIEST,, EiRLY AI>PUOATION NECESSARY. JL AND — — . MOST PROSPEROUS Australi an Life Office, 4nd thl T"B"t ty" /^ j~\ ~v ~ir ~v^rr f< s* ■ LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. \A[ IJ I'll I 1 I ftl V C* fl" H The only Colonial Life Office whiofe ff # jfj A 'UU JuJIJ ILI U SL \jO« declares a " * B a2Sll§f ValtlnSSJbylslci^ IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS ol the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reeerre to meet Liabilities than tha — ~~~ "~ • hold by any other office In the Australasian Colonies — — —^—^— — —^__— .. . ACCUMULATED FUND TfiXOEEDS (Twelve Million) BlM^t WH.^ M W A W WVm sterling -^^ W J^7««Q^B^ M M W *Z W W JBM ANNUAL INCOME. £2,000,000. 111 v^k .^rfK^MHl^^F (Two Million Slerling) Hi ■ f 1 V m % W*^^^^^^HBm POLICIES IN FORCE _ 1 19,53S WB £ ■ *"W ■ % JB^BH^^^^^^^^^B^^H Sum Assured ... ■ A W m.^^^Bl^V"^Bß^V*l^^H^^^^^H Cash Bonnses Divided .. .. £5,883,413 ■ M ■ B V i^^Ji^Hl^^^^BH >: '^fl W^^Bk^^F^^m^^^^^^^B BONUSES B^^^Ud^^H^B H *^V W^^^^H^l BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonnsee amounting to £910.000 "' ■■•■•:■■• " > -• ' . T ~ ~ v aftarinaking SPECIAL RBSERVBa ■,'-'-: ' ■ ■ ' ' f - ■- ' '•■ "-: CABH BONTJSBB declared for last FIVE veors, over . . , TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonnset exoeedinfr POUR MILLIONS isscßE.Touß lipb USE L IIT T L E'S SHEEP DIP. A. M. P. SOOIETY FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip n « «r rr c "& «??« & - Used &ni Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone.* B&L? o S I lIJLJi.V«« pef tS-on PriC6 Caßkß) &S 6d *" g^ U - P°* Gallon Fluid makeS 10 ° S^ons Dip he ■ totfll i&OOttd " . • r ■■iMrirnniniii wrr ■! ii^jum >■ ■ •*- Sfcreefci Asuuor?ton, to QBpE^^^^^^«^^tj^hd^9^h^^^^^^^^^^ll^^^l^^Z^^^^^^^^l^^^^^^^^^^^^bv' ~^^*^' t'^^v^ &^vf * ~ end trnats thab he will be accorded the LITTLE^S POWDER DIP. same liberal amount of supporb she has A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine— the outcome of many yeara' experience always received. Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poißonouß Dipß I-m ppupDPMnp i. — 77 x x Sales have RE6LED each year Binoe introduced. N REFERENCE to the above I can EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED confidently assure the Public thab Cheapeßfc and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market, good Horses only will be kept In my wnrri3 , fln Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt Stables, and Traps from a Dog-carb to NOTE FKIU& ji n Cases of 10, 101b packets, 50a per case iilSKTSitS^^ afs^Saddle <*» «* »*- gallons of Di P p. 1 . 0168 ** a " "* OHIEF AGENTS-BLAOKBURNE ft CO., Chriatohurch 137 J - LLOYD - DISTRICT AGENTS-HANMER AND GRAVES- It, It JR£BTKlib» ASHBTJETON n ENERAL ACJENTAND GRAIN ~~ ~~~ I ZT b Bui^L. Alford Forest Saw Mills. agencies: SHABPLIN AND CO. Walter A. Wood Company Farmers' Favorite Seed & Manure Drill T)^ to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashburton County and surrounding Alliance Assurance Co. (Fire & Marine.) JJ districts that they have Now in Stock Large Quantities of Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, «oiim«» she e p Dip First-class Building- Timber, Spectator Newspaper Detective Sheep Ear Marker ALSO,— A Second-class Assortment both very Cheap and Very Useful. Accident Insurances effected. Threshing and Trade Aooounts made np TIMBER FOB MAKING SHEEP-YABDS A SPECIALTY, and Debts collected. ALL k SIZES AND LENGTHS OF BRIDGE TIMBER, " STAKES AND FIREWOOD OB 1 ALL SORTS TEA TEA. TF*A. New Supplies of Jameson and Anderson's ALL 0F THE ABOVE AT PEIOES T0 MEET TflE TIMES Indian & Oeylon Teas (Palm & Joko) :o: just to hand* Special Reductions to Cash customers In future all Slaba will be 7a 6d for a Two-horse [Load, and 10s for a Three-horse Load, Wheat, Oats, Chaff and Farm Produce Bought and Sold on Commission AND WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY. A few Sacks. POTATOES on hand _— « B. B. iisTELL, Hharplln and Co., Burnett? Street, opjHfolte Orange Hall sajAVBLBY



Shipping. 3^ NEW ZEALAND IBHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s BO7AL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Tenerlfle, and Plymouth. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kfcikoura 4202 Wellington May 14 Ruahine 4507 Wellington June 11 Tongariro 6127 — Rimataka 4163 — Ru&pehu 4615 — tmy <*:**> i'i-N»n- .' — -.■ ..•"»t-.. .. ■.«..! . And tbenpeforvrard every fourth Thursday KAIKOtJRA will oall at. Rio Janeiro as Well as Monte Video, and will make the passage home through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. Spltndid aooommodation for all olasses oi pMsenfiers. Warrants issned for passengers from Great) Britain on payment ol passage money or approved guarantee for same. For further partioulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. J.TWX -pOYAL MAIL STEA <®)K3^ MERS, with superior j^^BEfi^ accommodationforall classes *^^^^^* J of passengers, calling at Monto'Tldeo orßio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouthy^ "■ • ■ .'■■;. i TonbtOommander From" Date. Tainni ... 5031 Stuart ... — May 28 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — June 25 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — July Aotea ...6346 Scotland ... — August tonio .... 4753 Kempson ... — Sepfc. 17 Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon toasßencers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. D"JSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTILTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Grey mouth— Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE.— For extra sailings see advertise- ment in Chmtchuroh papers. Dunedin— Monday, Friday, and alter- nate .Tuesdays and. Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* New Plymouth & Onehunga— Thurs- day ? April 9. Auokland, via East coaßb— Thursday, April 10 and 17. Melbourne, via Hobart— April 9 and 21' Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits— April 8 and 14. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christohuroh daily papers for dates and hour of Bailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. THE VIOLIN. MISS PACKER, member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musiolans, is prepared to give Lessons on the above Instrument at her rooms, Saunders' Buildings. For terms, etc., apply Box 87, PO. 2 39 THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MBS F/MAKEIGr, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and .'. • Gray 8 ) Firab Term will begin February 3, 1896 "TTACANCIES in each of che above. V Terms on application. A. CARD MRS A. C.~CLARIDGE, TBACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, ANn SINGING, : COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON- APPLICATION. PIANOFORTE, AMEBICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, 14 AS resumed teaching as under— Monday — Havelock street ; Tvraa- day -r Rakaia ; Wednesday *- Saundera Buildings; Thursday— Saandera Build- ings (Theory Clasa) ; Friday— Havelock street ; Saturday— Saunders Buildings Havelook street, Ashburton, PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. i (Local Representative of London College of Music). THE Firafc Term of the Year will corn- commence MONDAY the 27th inst MR OWEN will be in attendance at his Music Studio in the Arcade every morning from. 12 to 1 to make professional arrangements. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITB SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S, S A L E K » JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures JLJ comfort and correct eight. Dont •poll your eyea by using badly fitting . SpteUclei. C