The Ashburton Guardian.

you xvix. no. 38(Jl

Ashburto* : Thursday, April L6 5 1896.

PRICE i ONE PENNY



Business Notices. DENTISTKY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A. Specialty. Fee forjadminlatration ... ss, Allfclndi'of Dental work executed oc the premises. Satisfaction Guabaktbbd. G. F.ITODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, i BtTEIf«M BtBIUST^ ASHBUSTON 9 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. CHE CELEBRATED * BEST BRAND . MANUFAOTTTBED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF ,'*: ■ ' ■' '.:,',.■■ ■ ' ;'■•>':'■ :" ■ *' :- !-Q ? r ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INi^STMENt SOOIETT. ADVANCES of £25 and upwards ladeon FREEHOLD. PROPERTY, epayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Lalf- Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a arrent rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager >ALM JMSID JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND OEYLOfc -\UR 2 41 INDrAN (Palm Brand, ! ' not ea f>r producing 200 large 'L<i !op» of fi st -r»« p ea to Uio pound. This i tha tea Mr George Jameson *-old so irgely. OUR Us TEAS (Palm and, Tobc) are qua! y eo r id valun for the money. OUK TK.A-8' are so popular thafc we r*quenfly hear of iriKUnces of other Teas < ing packtd and cold m oar empties. Imitation is bincerwHt. fl ittery, ' bne the lublic shou'd see that tlu y get the genuine rticle Retail from all the principle Score eepera. WHOLESALE FROM J AMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. .55 Colombo Street, Ohristchurch : . 9 68 Loz Prevention fS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB 1- Why ruin your Reapers and ateweA •y using inferior Lubricating Oils, whicj ire yoor horses and clog the Machines, rheu you can obtain a true Lubricant ike ... Valvoliie rhioh has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Lgente BBWABD KEEOE & SONS OHRIBTOHURt3H J^sWHSS^APPOrSTMENT, Patronised by Lady Glasgow. a. bobbbtßqn & co., dyers and Cleaners, , CHRISTCHUROH, BEG to announce to the Inhabitants of Ash^urion County that MRS &LCORN,<of Havelnck street, has kindly 3onpented to act as chf ir Local Agent and ill Orders left with her will be Promptly attended tc. Awarded Silver . and Brpnza Medalg »nd Firat-claS'* Kxhibii ion Certificates at Nelson, Dunedin. Syrney and Melbourne , Branchta la Nthon, Wellington and Chribiclmrch. . .14 UK CUUwUb, WjbliD, uXUMC'JbUTIo, AaXHMA, I . lufiuenzß, Conromptio!), &C, *o KAi'S COMIUUND K&SBNCB OF LIMSEBD, Aaisewii Souegn, Sqntll, Toln, &o XK A Y'B COMPOUND, a demnloent expectorant, for (flight. Colds, ami Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, tor Coughs mid Gold* to eqnaU eotTlcenble (or horso* »nd cattle KaY'S TIG PILLS, a specific m Nenndgta. PKcocha : &o. Contain Qniniab, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTICDM PILLS, d geetive, oorrec. tive, and agreeably Aperient OOAGOmnft-^Csmentfor Broken, Artklea. Sold everywhere. Mmnfantory. Bteckport, England MemOHv Training— The Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement enaMes its stndEnta to enjoy k wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered easy md pleasant. : A grand and accurate method for quickly learning Reiitations. Forgetfulncss md mind Wi nderirig is altogether done away with. Speakinp without not' s is made simple and many other advantages enjoyed. Send a part card TO-DAY for illustrated circular and testteeEislt. Address— Henry W: Mitchell, care ot »fi:e •! »a paper, where further particulars can be okteia : ALFRED CURTIS, nRAIN BROKKR AND COM VT MIS3K)N AGENT, ;|f I £ : -, ARCADE. Agent; for Northern Insurance Com pan- 1 6 [a oard.J TY/fR DODDS, having returned from ft Jxl, Professional visit from Akaroa will he m attendance at his Dental Surgery ii Burnett Street, :on : Morning 17th. N.B— lntending Patients wishing t> coneult MR DODDS early, vrould do weii to make m appoinlraenr, 3



PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASE OF WOMEN IS NOW OPKN FOR PATIENTS. For full p<trticu?iirF, apply to THE MAT3ON, Strathmorb Hospital, 170 E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FBEEZING SHEJEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES.' Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to commdnWe with me. LIBEKAL CASK ADVANCES o» LIVE STOCK, I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL., ; Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH THE TEA OF THE ;AGE. x Saxon Tea. j Saxon Tea. c mBY FT, AND YOU WILL HAVE ■' ] HO OTHER. •.. >■ — . ■ • ■ -^ SAXON TEA. j SAXON TEA, ' i .■•■■■■.•■ i i PnoPffi t 'BOB Bickerton reports that ■ -1 SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality j HRIBTMAS Q_ "VTEW y BAR * 8 GOODS. I Kxs.s. lonic, e. s. M»t*ta», s.b. Mtori Illf E hare just landed, ex 6.8. lonic, a IVY shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 .HOGSHEADS OF CKOOKEKY, CHINA, AND FAIS(SY GOODS, All of which haTe been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of oar Custom* 1 rs and the public generally. CHAMBER *-KTS, IE A SETS, DINNER ; Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FAISC? GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De- signs, m endless variety, too numerous to particularise. P .-.-.■■.•■ WE HAVE ALSO OPKNED UP (ex s s Mat at us), FROM MACONCCHIE BROS, ; " r 15 GAB ! B*GM< D . Suitable for the Seasou-s requirements OUtl GROCERY AND IRONMONGEKY DEPART- MENTd. Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality Wo have »lso Unded ex se Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, „„ LINOLEUMS, HEARTHhUGS, SD etc, Which will be offered at a special DISCOUNT FOR CAbH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co. I" W. Bowmap Foi^ ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT I LOANS NEGOTIATED. Agent — Royal Exchange Assurance Co., Jeye's Sheep Dip and Dis- infectants, Tea. THE ARCADE.



Business Notices. PURE INDIAN CH^C^ONTiS| Alford Forest Saw Mills. SHABPLDI AND CO. BEG [to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashbnrton 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 *OR MAKING SHE! P- YARDS A SPECIALTY, ALL SJZKS AND LENGTHS OF BRIDGE TIMBER, bTAKtiS AND FIBEVVOOD OB 1 ALL SORTS ALL OF THE ABOVE AT FRIGES TO MEET THE TIMES • **• ; | | ' n future all Slabs will be 7s 6d for a Two-horse Load, and 10s for a Three-horse Load, AND WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY. febaripllH and €*> STAVELEY 3_ol New Zealand Insurance Company. •BSTA BL I S Hel) o '"^ _. IBr> 9 CAPITAL^O°NE MILLION. THE PHEMIEB A2SD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE ANdIwARINE RISKS '•; . ALSO,— „ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, fHRBSHING MACHINES, *0., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRBNTR TfiS HANMER & GRAVES AGENTS- -BHEABMA.N BROS., MAEKET HOURR v "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking "Oh, yes, dear } I now well remember That muck whioh you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent 7m. 11 Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your 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 7ea% Ii the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness 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 (ill the end of existence Whioh the doctor so highly commend**. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea** , Sh Barman 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 RATTBAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alone. Price (incasks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons I>i LITTLFS POWDER DIP. , , A POISOKOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine— the outcome of many years expenet Wonderfully Succeßsful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips gales have RR BLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXI Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip m the Market. KT^mt? OTTni:- i In Im^oved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt NOTE PRICE | In Oages of 10> 101 b p ac kets, 50s per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. OHIBF AGENTS— BLACKBURNE & CO., Christohurch DISTRICT AGENTS-HANMER AND GRAVES. ASHBTJBTON



IfiliftilDifw BEST SELECTED STOCK ■ffIBBBHy ' CHEAPESTJO'USE^ FURNISHER Ifjp — T< -^BBff /^OMPLEI'E FURNISHINGS' FOR COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL A. Marshall Manager. Building 1 Extraordinary. Timber. Timber. Timber. Fencing Materials. Fencing Materials — — :o: 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. "■ 25 tons Galvanised Roofing Ironi J 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire i v 7 £ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. \ 3 tons No 10 Fencing Wire. k 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. i/ 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting. '. . \ ALL bonfht previous to rise m prices m the Home Markets. ; We bave decided to give our Clients the benefit o! the purchase v, M EARLY APPLICATION NECESSARY. : '| W. \l COLLINS &C«i. ' IRONMONGL^, TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS ~" A7j. WHITE'S " Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHUIICH. THE Eeoent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his ■took m all Departments most complete. OAKPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTE R V OROGKEKY AND FURNISHINGB, IRONMONGERY A. jrWHITE INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK COTTAGES FURNISHED Includin COTLBRy BLANKETS, SHEKTS, THEN WARE, POTS, Bw TWO BOOMS COMPLETE ... ... - .- £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS .„ ... ._ #- ._ .. £11 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... .- ~ ... .- £36 to £8€ SIX ROOMS .- «. .- ... .- - £60 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM <b St. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHUROH LANDBLLS ANB SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), "piOYOLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, an< D Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25, As we have a large Stock on hand, we have determined to give pur Patron the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelv months' guarantee with eaoh machine. It is to your advantage to purchas your Bike from a , . LOCAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Donlops (Detachable) €UJjm—TO SPORTSMEN GENERALLY, i IFyour Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IFyour Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A LARGE STOCK OF FITTINGS IN STOOK:. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. lande"lls"and son, << EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,)



Business Noticeo """ " THE • ' THE * DAVIS SBW^ G MACHINE. Sol, Aa^ WB Nbw Zba^p NEW DAVIS T*l^!i£?% V&3*£ M INBON & C O.- --w i America has received a very great impetus by the remarkable success they attained at « the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im« portant improvemente were. there shown for 220, OOLCMUO S«., OHRISTOHDBC3H. wtaT>rnxr« * t nm-nr* tnß & nt m 9» ""^ r3oeived from the judges VHiKIIUAL. FfilfiD the recognition they well merited^-SPBOTAL Awabdb, The first obasignments of thesa Kfcenfc improved machines - reached this oolony by the lonio a month since, and . k the Agents Mkssbs MiNSON & CO., say „„„ s\ r* WFFir SEWfUfI MA f! TT T"NT "R! they are much aipproVed. At the Antwerp rjfcl * ■ *3sL KT| "-bijw^ Jli\yiJNU MAUMIiNiJi. Bxb'Airion, 1894. the Davis MAOHiKBwai -fi» U-" awarded the Gold Medal.



E. W.HANMER HAYING at last made the necessary arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by ME3SKB MILES AND CO., Limited, nrithout the chance of being asked to ilear out at any moment, I have much pleasure m informing OLD CLIENTS frhohave dene their businiess to a great extent on these premises, and the Public generally, that 1 intend to keep m. stock khh KINDS OP GOODS WHICH ABB REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL. gtlOß AS tenting Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting, with centre strand, Binder Twjne, Cornsacks, Woolsacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, lied, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine t- alt, Coarse Salt, Rock if alt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which i tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. I BhtU hold Auction Sales of STOCK ad SHEEPSKINS at the usual times 3 heretofore, and I shall be a Cash luyer of all sorts of GRAIN and RASS B EIf D B during the coming iason. As I have pitched my camp m Lshburton, I hope to receive a share of le business going. f. w. Yammer. West Street, December 17, 1895. r^BQFESS&R LOISETTE'S MEMORY L SYSTEM. In response. to nnmeroas requests from \\ sections of New Zealand that I should at oce afford facilities to acquire toy art of Mi'milative memory by Correspondence on, le Single Book System, and at the price of ne Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I we to . state that all persons wishing to lam my system should put thamßelves ito communication with Mr P: R. Dix, of obmbei' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro- ido them with the required single book of istruotion and any information necessary tfth the greatest possible despatch. 05 A. LOISETTE. i/fFiN'B Bluohers ss, a good Strong' "J- Nailed Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nice isortment of Ladies' and Children's loots' and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at i. Alcorn's :ry galliohan'S A.G. Ointment A wonderful ancl unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURB for Bronchitis \. Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Bar che, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. 'rice, la 6d ; from Chemists and Stores JALLICHAN'S A.O. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter- aary use, and as a Horse and Cattle )resaing will be found faithful m its peration For all kind of Sores, Cracked and 3 r easy Heels and Wounds on Horses, »r Sore Teats on Cows, etc., give it one rial, and its virtue and cheapness "wil c for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALMOHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia* Sick 3Eeadache t Indigestion, Want of Appetite, female and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, etc. V DMI There is no humbug about these rills- Dheir extensive use is a. guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty Pn*s m jvery Box, and one Pill snffioient for a 3otie. Give them a trial Price, la 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. CORN CUKE. It is a mosb Wonderful Preparation and will remove any Corn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without m any yray injuring the FEBT. Directions with every pot, and are easily canted but Price, Is everywhere '. MR G. P. HOATTRN, Aehbarton, represents GalHchan's A.C. Prepsratiom m. Canterbury, and all business muse conducted through him EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS— Mrs Adame Saunders' Bdiiainga'; H. B. B6nninoto» Oheinlsb, Bast Street j Shearman Bros Burnett Street 12 4



Shipping. fgjjgfe NEW 2 R ALAND |BHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Tenerlffe, and Plymouth. Porb of Steamers. Tons.. Departure. Date. Rnatfelw" 4202 ' Lyttelton April 16 Kiikorira 4607 - May 14 Ruabine 6127 - $»•■ J 1 TbrigMrlro 4168 - W 9 j Rlmutaka 4815 - Ang. 6 » And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. ;I 'R;M>B. RUAPEHUwiII call at Rio-d«. Janeiro as well an Monte Video this voyage Splendid accommodation for all classes oi passengers. • •"•••■•■ issued for passenger* from Great Britato on payment of passage money * or approved guarantee for same, tor further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited •■,,-.. Agents, Ashbnrton. TT~ ION STEAMSHIP COMPANY r |J OF NEW ZEALAND, LiMftMD. "-J STEAMERS SAICiiiSbM LYTTELTON J ASUNDER: 8 For Weatportiaid Greymbuth— Weekly. • , "Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thura- s  day and Saturday. NOTE.— For extra Battings see advertise- ment m Christchuroh papers. . Dtmedin— Monday, Friday, and alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. . Nelson and .Pioton, via Wellington— j Tuesday and Saturday* tfew Plymouth * Onehunga— Thurs- day, April 9. Auckland, via East coast— Thursday, * A > prill6andl7. ■' Melbourne, via Hobart— April 9 and 21, Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. . Sydney,, via Cook'B Straits— April 8 and 14. The above are subject to alteration j reference- should - therefore be made to Obristohuroh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. - For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. 1B SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jVi .- ' ;T_ OT Alj MAIL STEA *t JMJfisftk^ •** ■ MKRS, with superior »c < ,;T|ft^^R^!f accommodation for all claaseß B •"■■■^^^•. of passengers, calling at q Monto Video- or Rio, Teneriflfe and Ply BC month. ■ ' ■ . 1 ; Tone Commander] From Date. jfarteir ' .". 665^ Gotland ... — April 4l lonic ... 4753Kempson... — April 30 Taibui ... 5031 Stuart ... - May 28 Gothic ... 7730Kidley ; ... — June2o Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell ...._ -- J° oe "~Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon AND GRAVES. 3 179 Agents. A, TERRIBLE COUGH J A TERRD3LE OOUGk A TERRIBLE COUGH Ji 94, Commercial road, Peokham, July 12. t} " Dear Sir,— l am a poor hand at express* q Ing my feelings, but 1 should like to thank tl yon. Your lozenges have done wonders m | c relieving my terrible cough. Since I had j r the operation of • Tracheotomy' (the same 0 as the hvte Emperor of Germany, anoVnnhke vj him, thank God, I am still alive) performed «d St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one oould possibly i have had a more violent cough j it was so "bad at times that' it quite exhausted _ me. ' The muons, which wai very copious tad bard, has been softened, and I nave a .. beeq able to get rid of it without difficulty. 1 — t am, rtx, yours truly, J. HILL.' at A DbjOtOE'S TESTIMONY. B A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. » 4 pbOTOR:S TESi3MOI?Y. Routh Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 2B, lß93. "I have, indeed', great plolurore in adding : my testimony to your excellent preparation J of Coogh Lozenges, and I have, prescribed it ■ now fofthelMtreight years m my hospitals •nd private praotico, and found it of great benefit. I often., Buffer from Chronio Bron- chitis; your Lozenge is the only remedy which giv«is me immediate ease. Therefore . I 1 and m6st stroosly ' recommend your Lounges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or ■ any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.— Yours j 'GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.M. ■ Edinburgh. L.R.C.S and L.M. Edinburgh x USE KEATING'S LOZENGES ; USE KsEATING'B LOZENGES C USE KEATING'S' LOZENGES It is 75 years ago since Keating's Cough. . ' Lozenges were first made, and the sals is 1! larger than ever, because they are unrivalled I fa the relief and cure of Winter Cough, 0 Asthnola,' and Bronchitis j one alone gives uellef. ■••• ■■'. •■ ■ : ---v'-. t UTTERLY UNRIVALLED < ,' :■■■■!>■■■.•■ « IITTERLY UNRIVALLED t I ITTERLY UNRIVALLED l . Keatißrg's.Cphgh Lnzenges, the unrivalled nmedjr for Ckragbs,' 'Hoarseness, and Throat j . . Troubles are sold m tin* by all Chemists. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY. (Local Representative of London College 1 of Music). i THE First Term of the Year will com- commence MONDAY the 27th msb MR OWEN will be m attendance at his MnajjD. Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 te make professional Arrangements. JLAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEGIALITE BPEOTAOLES. Sole agent for Aahbnrton District, S. S A L B K - JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented Bystem enaurea X— t comfort and correob eighi. Dont spoil -your eyes by using badly fitting Speotaolea. 6 ! ~~~- A CARD '~ ~ MRS A. CrOLARIDGE, XBAGBBR OF iPIANOFORTE, ORGANS and SINGING /i COX STJtEET, ASHBURTON. '' •fZVUi 0V AK-LlOAnoir,