The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvm. jso. 4234

AsHBUKTOft : Tuesday, July 6 18»7.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping. * * H. E EW ZEALAND "SgSg^jjjfcsHlPP'fNG GO.fi LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. ■ Port of Steamers. Tons, Departure, Date, Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ruahine 8127 — Sept. 30 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. ',25 Wa are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Peraambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. Fo nrther particulars apply to tfBIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . Agents, Aehburtoa. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB LONDON. j&^A TJOYAL MAIL STEA jJSga^ XI; WEBS, with superior accommodation for all classes "^^^^*" of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. lonio ...4753 Kempson... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .». — Aug. 19 Oothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. ' CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ...4331]Pro8ser ...IWell'ii July 8 Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua.,,332o Holmes .... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. tTnion "steamship compan tJ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellingtoa— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christfehurch papers Dunedia — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. MUSICAL. MUSIC. ii/r iss ~r\ arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOEOHTE, SINGING AND H&KMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TJffiRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Febbuary 1, THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays trad Saturdays. Terms on application.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. /~\N and after Thursday, the 7fch day of \J January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. • EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ri w. j. parsons, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Ohriatchurch. R. HANDCOOK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton, 2 125 ! SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANUFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGI IA LEAF I



HMRSft BBS iIiOATEXK* t Pmm MEOAL i»f FURECEYLOMMIMN llosa Withm tfie Reach of M . , OR ZZ2 —p. EAEI PRICE -^ V SOLD BT AU. CaOCEWS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE.



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and KJ Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Private Residence—Opposite} Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



A OABD MRS A ri f\ LA RIDGE,! A.. \J. V7LARIDGE, TEACKEK CJF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tt/T R S "DOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashbtjbton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOuiT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled during the last twelve months, j IT IS USED EVERYWHERE, This Coai is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOME RS.



STEATHMOEE PRIVATE TT OSPITAL RIVATS XX OSPITAL EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. | UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. ' /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS. i i | TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church.



S" TARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oafcsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp s'ead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash btore. Telephone No 76.



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran led to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4a 6d each, by all P*ramists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Thk Lincoln and Midland Ootwojikh T)bu© CoMPAny, I inaoln, Enyland



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, CKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors raid outfitters, Ashburtou. 4 29



BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASEBURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a momenta notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. AUo a FIRST-CLAgS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TREVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. V #■ \xyf TYUY YOUR WATCHER CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SITTER AND E.P. WARE FEOM a. jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton..



WANTED, KAAA SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNEF, NUTS, MOUNT SOMERB, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always ! in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS* STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and ia really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83.



DBNTISTBY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF JT TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee foe administration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



WANTED Knowa—A. Ore, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water- 3 139 EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special . lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One (Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street BOOTS, Soots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. fTIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record ' Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a | very moderate cost, at H, Baintow'i.



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Cerent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ash burton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid^tb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Com mission Oleari a«c Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohriatchurob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Ligbtband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field 1 ools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W. Baroooe as my Agent in the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOK OF PLANET.. JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. iSHBtTRTONi ;



= WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON



j^ ■■iimiim- "^ /**£ /~\ /~\ /"\ mm '■ 'ii ii ' ■ "" mjLxLJ 4| \^/ \J \J -»■"■«■■« *» iimumN "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOLONY. ■ i i ' 11!! w\ o>>NiDm.J \J I* ',„ v. •iwuuitt 90HWI THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING iREQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cant; Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made iv all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. —.—:o: —- Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 135



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil ie Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other OH in i the Market. No house should be without it. I ______ 250 BOXBS CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. " OATMEAL. 15 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL *&.. Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal* in the Colony, Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the beat British and Continental Manufacturers of ail classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to' offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. " ~~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE, Telephone 53



JH^nry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO BA6S MAURITIUS gUGAR. USE NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, |Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVOLINE 40 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENEY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always oa hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London^ Agent is known f£or his utmost reliability. I „ „ I HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT.



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS - CRUSHED BARLEY, FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. , . -jf> * XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection "j BEVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. '^ AMMUNITION, ' Cartridges and \ Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belta, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, 1 Punches, etc. Henry Zander



T7WERYONE accustomed to usipg the , Hi A.C. Oiniment. Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee Is in the centre, and Edward Oallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE! ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR Q. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In -future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Sharplin & Co.



EECOED SALE mo FDRIHER REDUCE IHE LARGE STOCK OF STATIONERY, BOOKB, ALBUMS, ACCORDIONS, AND GBNER4L FANCY GOODS The Sale will be continued for another THIRTY DAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15th inst., WHEN FURTHER REDUCTIONS Will be made in all line*, DO NOT MISS THE Record Month's Sale. LAY IN A STOCK when gooda can be bought cheap at E. N, ANDERSON'S, (Late L. F. Audrewea and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. j" ' _ ' ~ ==»"l GQ xji xti ■•■ -O Oh « 35 W fcj «tj O 3 O ij O f=? ! QO 03 03 O| «**4 -*4 "^ c: c: o o o ■"♦^a «+«« i -Ka CQ Co Uj Uj Uj ■■■■■■■■■: ' ' 5 NOTJ.CK. ~" MRS MORTON (Late of Tauranga, Bay of P'enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY" that she has com menced business ir the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., East Street, as FRUITERER <te CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, are invited to give her a call; particularly on market Jays, when special arrangements will be made to meet the public convenience. All Fruits in season and imported obtain able. . ' Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late Diggle's.) 680 AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch: Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Hie Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D., C.M.0., MX.O, (Chairmani rha Hon Charles J. Johnston, K.L.G» (DapUy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq The Hon Bdward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C. John Duncan, Bsq ffiHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, ura> th* LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by tbli Society It o! the most Stringent Character, and ensures » Conei* durably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than thst luld by any other office in the Australasian Coloniw. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen and Three-quarter Millien i Sterling ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE -. IS»,Of*G Aim Assured ... , £40,731231 Ojals Bonuaet Divided .. .. £6,813,863 BONDBES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1886, .£428 798 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to i" 830,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonna&e exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIF in the A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONOS EVEEY YEAE, Expenses of Management 8| pa cent on the total inootne EDWARD W. JOVVE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— \ Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary- District Office: Cathedral Square, Christohurofa.



Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the beat healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist, Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. X|Tr ANTED Known-The New Flannel. T T ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche r widfl, e?erlapting worn.—A, Om, 3198



WANTED KNOWN— Mas Huwa having taken the premises lately osonpied by Mr Q. Neil!, intends to open Eamo aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours, A few boarders will find all the comfort* of a home. W~~ ANTED~Known—A Gheap~Bootii»le at Mmo'ss, {or fourteen d*ys only,



i\ BuIIOCK.. CHEAP SUBUKBAN PROPEBTY. %/^ ACRE.. l£ O1 /<A~Price KQniwa for THREE SQI^tU QUART.- R8 ci aa ACRE, to* get her with DWELLING HOUSE of Fopr Rooms, Wash-house with Copper built |b, alao small Stable and Ttap Shed, well situated in Willfam street, ALLENTON District, near the Wakanui Creek, being Lots 16, 18, and 20. A portion of t|e ground is planted with a variety of fn#fe trees, and part garden. The land i« of fi^jb' class quality, and it certaidy ie a very ohet^jp property. The owner having purchased"•> cottage nearer to his work ia the reason ol tie being sold. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK, OAA ACRES, fronting Maronan Road rCVKJ lor Sale, being R.B. 32313, fenced and mostly in its native atate. Easy termt of payment oan be arranged, unpaid purchaM money hearing interest at the rate of 5 per oect. ;' j t . ■;■ ■ T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTY, well situated, prioe £165, fronting the Domain, cot far from the) Railway Station, being T.S. 584, Wills Street, containing £ acre, on which is erected two , email four roomed Cottages* both let at 5s 6d per week. This represent* a high rate of interest for the sum required. Those desirous of investing are invited to inspect. 1 Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, j situated in Aitken Street Fast. T. BULLOCK. nno persons desirous of investing in Town X Properties or purchasing building sites, the following are for sale, viz— ! Town Section 860, J acre, Grey street Town Section 706, £ acre, Wills street Town Section 732, | acre, Wills street Town Section 734, \ acre, Peter street Town Section 795, i acre, Cox street Town Section 797, j acte, Cox street Town Section 796, J acre, Cox street) Town Section 994, | acre, fronting Petee street west Town Section 995, £ acre, corner of Walker and Peter ttreefcs west Town Section 1001, i acre, Cox street Town Section 711, i acre, Wills street Town SeeS ion 755, | acre, Wills street Town Section 1012, J acre, Cox street wsjst Town Section 842, i acre, Aitken street) Town Section 1013, £ acre, Cox street west Town Seeliou 847, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1011, £ acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 794, | acre, Cox street, with Dwelling Town Section 334, 4 acre, Moore street, with cottage Town Section 741 £ acre, corner of Petejr street and East Belt, with dwelling. Town Section 708, i acre, Wills sireet Town Section 274, J acre, Tancred street Town Section 504, £ acre, Wakanui Road and Wills Street Tcwn Station 1041, $ acre, Wills Streefe West Town Section 752, 1 rood 4 perches, East) Belt Town Section 813, i acre, Aitken street Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 817, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, | acre Aitken street Town Section 427, £ acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, £ acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town Section 751, J acre, Peter street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street Town Section'll7l, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Town Section, 721, £ acre, Wills Street* East. Town Section 283, £ acre, Burnett Streets. Town Section 1112, £ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 720, £ acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 1111, $ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 1118, £ acre, Wills Street, West Town Section 79, £ acre, Kermode Street, with cottage thereon Town Section 750, 1 rood, 17 perches, Wakanui Road East Town Section 1161, i acre, Wills Street Weat T. BULLOCK



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~FOR~PRIVATE SALE." WE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE a Complete Threshing Plant, coD»iati" fog of 8 Horse Power Traction Engine by Burrell & Sons ; Combine by Claytoa Sbuttleworth ; Elevator, Clojpr Sheller, Portable Whaie, Water Cart, etc. Fur farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. "To LET. ■*■■ r\tHE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLEN lON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm POTATO if S. POTATOES/ "TTT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. XVT E HAVE FOR SALE-^ PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. ~—-————-——~-~————————— —.—.—— . TI7K ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBJ OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF t And al other Farm Produce. | FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _ 5 | From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure. Thu is Kozii T«4 John Ow t Qo,, ag«pt|. " *^