The Ashburton Guardian.

you xvii. no. 41_tO

AsHBUBTO-i: Saturday, March 13, 1897.

PRICE: <>\JB PEN3T



Shipping. M^MtS^ KEW ZEALAND 00 8 ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of ' Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Feb. 18' Ruapehu 4202 Wellington Feb. 20 Tongariro 4183 — April 15 Ruahine 6127 — April 29 Rimutaka 4615 — May 13 *nH thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY. Splendid accommodation for ail classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Gr'Mt Britain on payment of passage _i«n*y, or approved guarantee for samn. The Ruahine will go through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Rimutaka will go Home through the Straits of Magellan and call at Monte Video Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to Lofdo'i. Her sailing date from New Zealand will be the 13th May. We are now prepared to book through pa._ages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMirED. FOR LONDON. J%_± "DOYAL MAIL STEA -4Bfflß3fe^v MERS, with superior j^Hffiw^ accommodation for all classes i*™***""**** 0 f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. TonatCommanderl From Date. .__. -— J __. . . Tokomaru 6238 jMaxwell ... Lyttel* Mar 6. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... ton Mar 18. Uothio .7730[Kidley ...I — April 1. lonic ... 4753 Kempson.... — June 24 , ________________ _ Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ...| — iMar 2 Mamari ...3583 Levack ... — May 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Raugitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ....4331 Proaser ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 8 AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington-— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference shonld therefore be made to Christchurch daily papera for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. ■i... ■ ■ =_ WANTED, *_nno secondhand bags * NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, 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 ALB COAL, Which has held its own against all tbe Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a name to a clean ash, leaving so dangerous embers, and is 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. ________ LOOK, LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HOTO6RAPH _% J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the beat apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINES! WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done just as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE—The finest artistic work done for less than Christchurch pricea. —JJJ T TH "IY/T ITOH EL L, O • I_ . IY_l_ ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite .English Church, Tancred Street ASFBr/RTON. 1013 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MAKUFAOTTJBED VS.OJS CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF AISTED Known—The cheapesTa_d most reliable boot shop in Ashburton s Memob's Zealandia Boot Store.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING I AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. J ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of ] January, 1897, this Office will be . CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF j HOLIDAY, i ON | I ' : THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after tbat date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. **mMM-H_________B__MM_-_r', O W. J. PARSONS,' MONUMENTAL MASON, | Manchester Street, Christchurch. ' R. HANDCi'UK, Agent... Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125! THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. npRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor JBickeeton reportß that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and good quality mi_a_Hß_______a____B_____ai l THE aRI ANGLE ELSTON and LEGGOTT. Painters and House Decorators. NEW PAPERHAKGINGS AND ' NEW STOCK TO SELF.CT FROM. SCRIM, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISH, GLASS, etc, AT LOWEST RATES. ESTIMATES GIVEN EL S T O.N & LEGGOTT, T,R 1 A.N G L E. " NOTICE ~~ TO SUBSCBIBBRS ANY SUBSCRIBER who may not get his paper regularly, is requested to communicate at once with the MANAGER, Aahburton Publishing Company. Jiaker Bros. TjnURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnni Road and Case Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. T>UY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G-. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton.. T/tTANTED Known—Nothing but up to TT date Goods are sold at Mellor' a prices that defy competition. rJo the Deaf aod those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed ' aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, alio free. " 375



HBBST SELECTED STOOK CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN NEW ZEALAND. /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR \S BEDROOM _eiO 10», Beadetead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Duchesse Chest, A ll Carpets from 3s 6d made and laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET k CATHEDRAL -, SQUARE, Chkistohtjboh A. Marshall Manage . ——-^--------------------------------_— -__--_-_-__-___-_____-___-_^^ TO FARMERS. REID & GRAY pVES-RE I TOI INTIMATE TO FARMERS and OTHERS that their late manager, lZ . ,MX BAYLOR, has been compelled to leave their employ owing to ill health, and that in future all Jobb ng, etc., will b- under the supervision of Mr J. H. PAULING, whose work haa always given satisfaction, and as Reid and Gbay only use the very best ot material they wr uld leepcctfully solicit a continuance of your valued support. Our DOUBLE and TBhEK-FUkROW PLOUGHS (over 15,000 at work) as now made with duplicated mouldboarda are perfect. CAS r SHARES .ire extra hard carbon chilled, and especially suited for stony districts. TRIPOD and RO I'ARY HARROWS specially suited for working down Twitch and Clods. ° Grubbers Harrows Eureka Grain and Manure Drills Drays and Rollers Chaffcutters Broadcast Feed-Sower*. &c Cils Turnip Cutters Chaffeutters and Baggers Fencing Standards and Wire Blacksmith'b Rasps {extra quality) AND ALL FARMING REQUISITES. Sole Agents for Deering's Steel Binders with Ball and Roller Bearings. Our Latest Illustrated Catologue free on application. Fanners and Others will kindly address all letters direct to REID AND GRAY, ASHBURTON, TO ENSURE PROMPT ATTENTION. 2 94 j —————————__■■■__«___» _IK VICTORIAN _.*«• I glViWi_ft-lilli " STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, £_%W^W F. AND H°H. FOR6STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair chare of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department wi'l have our personal supervision and to aH who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used ia the very best. Ironwork Department-— We are prepared to quote price 3 for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as in all other parts of our business we wiil give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want j .ur horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 •t/\ Per Cent OFF MARKED PRICES. Per Cent -I f\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. —Among Other Things We Show- Fancy Ai tides in Sterling Silver Articles in Silver Plate, new design* Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links and Studs in Gold and Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches in Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. IO Per Cent REDUCTIONS. IO Per Cent REDUCTIONS CHEAP MONEY. ' I have various Hums of Money for Investment at Low Rates. 1 would suggest to my Clients and Friends in the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is go Cheap, otherwise they may be in danger in the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, ail in grass, Plenty Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land in Longbeach. Very easy terms. | 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all in Grass, adjoining Springbum Railway Ration, being R.S. 29674. j A L S O,— I 833 AORES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very lpw. 1093 Acres, being R.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, and known as Robert Clark's F*rm. The land is in splendid order, fences good, water in each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grasp Seed wiil be sown. The balance of the land is in clover, two and three year? old—a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Qainn's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON,



J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OF P i :ture- Frame M ouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. CORNER OP AfcCADE. Telephone 65. _________ PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGING. PaPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and inyite inspection. OOMPSTENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used, 01* DEB EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAIKTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ash burton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK EVER SHOWN - IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoe?— Splendid value Ladies' Cromelette Shoes from 8a 9d—-Very cheap Ladies' Shoes. 6s 6d —Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at wiudowe and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in Aahburton A trial wiil at onoe convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-ahops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. __■_______■___■__■__—__——■■_■___■_■■■_■__■————_———_—_—_—_————_■——■—■■■■■^■'^■* IMPORTANT TO FA R|MERS AND HARVESTERS, \ I — TI^ATCHES specially designed and constructed for those engaged in agricultural work are to be obtained from as \ V(MwATCHf^Rr^JPy V3 • kj -ZjL- JLi .JLi , IV, . WATCH IMPORTER, EAST STREET. These Watches are made by ROTHERAM and other famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBURTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ARE REDUCED. ALSO IN STOCK—Dixit Watches (see the nam' S. SALEK Ashburton, is on the dial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s. All Guaranteed. WHEAT. WHEAT. _ Ty E ARE PROMPT CASH BUY_fiS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES J__\/O_L_JL_l_L A A <jfc CO.) J CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OmPB and Storks WEST STREET, ASHBURTON,



TRUST FUND. TO LE">D on approved freeholJ seonritj from 1_ tv 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 GBAHAM & OOV " pATENT PERMANEN FOOT-BOT CUBE, is a certain remedy for the disease, mi can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions o! Government luapeoton of Stock. Blenheim, Maelbokouqh. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have n( hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used in the district under my charge with the best results. 3 have reeomniendf* 7. sn_ shall continue tc reoommend it to any owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often neglected until it,takes i/mbh a strong hold on tbe flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might bare been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of yoar remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the reßiilt of your dressing ebeep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidence in saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very we: and stormy, arid the examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of tbe sheep were very badly effected, nearly the whole of the foot having rot'ed off. I should reoommend ail sheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.—l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stoak, June 22, 1895. Geooine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Carlton Gore Road, Roaeneeth, Welfingfon. w <Kft'* §|||| timmm* f frHZV MEDAL __• FUBECEY-GNIIMSMN Clem Within ihe (teach of A3 PURE pOS CEYLON I/O PURE w_ tm_m_l IN?I AN1/M BLENDED ~07~ at , f_____/^ im?mJl_Zv_f- amowto mm /m 4/PERLB._S_T/4 ________ mmmmi ?_——_.■ J iißii"n -initi .in SOU> BY AU 6WOCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. Q_^ mmm _ mm _ m _^ m _ mm _ m .MMH-MM«~«__—M_M__| A7~LAWRIEr SAUNDERS" BUILDING, T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEABING SALE, COMMENCING FROM TO - DAY! When a Large quantity of Up-to-date Goods, in All Departments, will be put on offer at prices which will effect a com plete and speedy clearance. OOME EARLY~AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 500 yds Washing Prints, good, ab ,3b lid per doz 700 yds Printed Nainsook, at 3s lid doz" 1000 yds Crepons, Ginghams, [etc., at td, 7_d, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, in black and colours, ls 9d per yard. 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, Is Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, in «rey and fawns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per jd at ls lid per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere, 10_d, Is lid, and 2s 6d per yd—worth double ALL MANCHESTER GOODS at COST 500 yds Cretonnes, from 4d per yd 20dos! White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4Jd each CLOTHING AND MERCERY TO BE SACRIFICED. Men's Braces 6d per pair Kaiapoi Suits 27s 6d—for 20s Kaiapoi Suitß 45s—for 3§s Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd All other lines Reduced. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women' two-strap leather, 4s 6d; Men's Cenvat Shoes, 5s 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers nailed or plain, 4s lid per pair. All other lines Equally Low. Bargains in CROCKERY WARE and GLASSWARE. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and TINWARE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS



*•■"■ Ferr man. J AM A GASH BU_KR 0_» WHEAT, ( MILLING OAT 3, AND BABLBY. CORNSACKS AND TWINJS SUPPLIED. F. FERBIMAN. Friedlaiiiler Bros., Limited. FOB SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS. *\J[TE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALB Tt Seeds for autumn towing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BAkLBY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS a'od r COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR. NlP.**. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, 4c. i STOBES. BTOBES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and for Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES (or Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex* oelleut quality; JOKO, PALM, and other • TKAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. ~~ mlssey^habkis WHEELS. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN REQUIRING A HIGH-OLASS BIOYOLE, Are Requested to INSPECT OUR STOCK, And obtain Quotations before buying elsewhere. EVERY MACHiNE~<3UARANTEED. FRIEDLANDER "BROS, Limited. TI7"K HAVE FOR SALE— MASSEY-HABRIS CULTIVATOBS. ' LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DEcFdED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S PJWD&R DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Bole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. "CIENCING MATERIAL of all Desciiptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. WE ARE CASH BU V ERS 4_£-*-* WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 35 Dr Wilhelm Morris, ]3HYSICUM Er'angen (Bavaria), 1884; State Exam. Muni h, 1888; lata Assistant Doctor at ths University Hospital, Erlangen; lave Milt try Su geon, Leipzig, 1889, HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE AT ASHBURTON, And may be consulted from THURSDAY 11th inst., AT HIS RESIDENCE, CORNER OF BURNETT & WILLIAM STREETS, Lateiy occupiel by Mr 0. M. Brooke Tklkphon-. No. 90. P.O. Box, 83. In a recent letter to the manufacturer- Mr VV. F. Benjamin, editor of the Spectator, Rushford, N. V., says: ,s It may be a plea sure to you to know the high esteem in which Chamberlain's medicines are held by the people of your own State, where they must be best known. An aunt of mine, who resides at Dexter, lowa, was about to visit me a few years since, and before leaving home wrote me, asking if they were soil here, seating if they were not she would bring a quantity wi'h her, as she did nob like to be without them." The medicinea referred to are Chamberlain's Cough Remedy famous for its cures of colds and croup; Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, Ume back, paius in the side and chest, and Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhce. Remedy for bowel complaints, These medicines have been in constant use in lowa for a'most a quarter of a century. Tha people have learned that they are articles of great worth and merit, and unequalled by any other. They are for sale here by Ashb-Rton Drug Com. any. IF your boys and girls are rough on boot* try Msi^ok's Indestructible School