The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 418?

Ashbubtok: Thursday, February 25, 1897.

pkice: one penny

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold o -.rsel»es respons'b c for tht opinions expressed by cir correspondents

OLD AGE PENSIONS.

TO THB EDITOE. Sib,—The writer of this letter consideri that any member who goes up to the House of Representatives, and votes for the Old Age Pension Bill, as brought down by the Premier, will deserve the thanks of all Christian people of New Zealand, let him be Liberal or Conservative. It is to be hoped that none of them will try to introduce clauses that will make it unworkable. There has been a great deal written and said about the Bill, some of those opposed to it ob jecting that it is not universal in its application. I, however, maintain that the Bill is universal for all that are eligible if they are the required age to send in their <> c^aim. There is a class of people who do not require a pension, but who would send in a claim for the sole purpose of killing tht Bill. Some writers state that the Bill would disoouruge thrift, others state that it would be too much like pauperism—which is so much bosh. Let them call the Bill what they like, t call it a. Bill to ametitfrate the condition of the aged and needy, the means provided by the State to save the old people from starvation or the tender mercies of the so called Charitable Aid Boards or a work house. As regards the cost of the Old Age Pension scheme, I am under the impression that it has been very greatly over-estimated, and, after deducing the subsidies now allowed to Charitable Aid Boards, I am sure there would not be any great amount of money required from the Mate for pension purposes—no more indeed than at present in regard to old age—the local Boards to attend to s U other cases of destitution. I am quite sure that amongst the working classes claims for pension would not be put in by any of those who are able to earn any thing like a wage, even though they were seventy years of age. There is another olaae that I wou'd not vouch for even if they had lan income of £500 a year.—l am, etc., R. MILLBR.



Shipping. rI» H E j^twjsS^ N^W ZEALAND TJBMimF SHlpplJ?6' oas ROYAL MAIL STEAMEBS, FOR LONDON, Via Montevideo, Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of ' Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Feb. 18 Ruapehu 4202 Wellington Feb. 20 Tongariro 4163 — April 15 Ruahine 6127 — April 29 Rimufcaka 4515 — J May 13 \ aud t henceforward evory Ft > U Kl' H THURSDAY Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage tnen6y, or approved guarantee for same. The Rimutaka will go Home through the Straits of Magellan and call at Monte Video Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to London. Her sailing date from New Zealand will be the 13th May. For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jKi 13OYAL MAIL STKA irfMJgS^^ -■-*> MWRS, with superior JJ^^Bfeg^ accommodation for all classes |^^^^^™B of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Tons [Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... Lyttel-Feb 20. Aotea ...6346 Scotland... ton Mar 18. Kothic ...7730 Kidley ... — April 1. lonic ...4753 Kempson... — June 24 "~~* CARGO STEAMERS^ " Maori ... 5200 Moffaft ... — Mar 1 Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Vlay 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — June 9 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S &.IL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Grey mouth—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 should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. iyr rs bowman nrp ° x (Certificated Tbaciibb.) Will resume Teaching on THURSDAY, February 4, 1897, and will be at home to arrange with pupils on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 25th and 26th January. Havelock street, January 21,1897. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Exa minations. PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months, viz., March, July 3 and November. Orders may be left with M I LLEWELLYN OWEN, at his Music Studio, Arsade Chambers, Ashburton THE^VIOLIK MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching ab her Roomß, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. MUSIO iyr iss """~p arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. 1 122 __ ' 1897 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH mrs f7"makeig, CAMERON STREET (Opposite Reid and Gray's, The next term will begin on Monday, February 1, 1897. "TT ACANCIES in each of the above V Terms on application A OAED MRS A ri /-ILARIDGK, A.* Kj. VyLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTB, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TifißM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Fbwjjaby I.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR TEE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, | instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Cupß of first-rate Tealo the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are < qually good value for the money. OTJR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is eineerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retau rfom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON ANDERSON & CO.. 155 Colombo Street, Chbistchurch loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURK Why ruin your Reapers and Mewe* 1 by using infeiior Lubricating Oils, whic tira your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true 7"*>brioan< ike TALVOLIIIfi which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and prononnsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWARD REECE & SONS OHBJSTCHUR3B LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HOTOGRAPH J 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 best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST 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 prices. — Jm i\/r itch cl l, . 1. Mitchell, portrait and landscape photographer, j Opposite English Church, Tancred Street Ashburton. 1013 THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. ■ SAXON TEA. i mRY IT, AND YOD WILL HAVE HO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professob Bickekton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and good quality DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A, Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. Ail kinds of Dental work executed on the promisee. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MELLOR'sZealandiaßoot Store. WANTED Known-A splendid "line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d, —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MILLINERY— Ladies should inspect tht new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English Corsets; all new aod up to d&te.—A, Q»b, ,



Hi niiiiinii, Establinhet. c)vm 30 ears ' BEST SELECTED STOCK PUEADCOT UniiOC ninuinurn untArcol nUUot rUnnloKcß IN NEW ZEALAND. /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR O BEDROOM MJLO lOs, All Carpets from "is Sd made and laid Free of Charge COLOMBO STRW* CATHEDRAL t. 3 SQUARE, Chbistohuroh A. Marshall Manager TEE REASON WHY T7OU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS, The Largest JL Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to ;_j the making of & Combine. tCj BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done j at head-quarters in the large towns. Our headquarters are W g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel 1/2 go to employ local tradesmen. p£j BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work i^ Ph done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. \w ■ 3 M BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent £Jj EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGR WORKS, Asliburton. PRESERVING SUGAR, — PRESERVING SUGAR. IAAA BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -| rif\A IUUU BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. X\J\J\J JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our price for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCEEW TOP JAM JARS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JES,LY JARS, three in nest. A We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. - BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS JARIETY. -I f\ OASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. 1 A BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. crockery" crockery. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex "Otarama." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others tbat I have appointed Mr W. Barcqck as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON -I f\ Per Cent OFF MARKED PRICES. Per Cenb "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 cenb 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 Articles in Sterling Silver Articles in Silver Plate, new designs 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. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cepfc REDUCTIONS



J. WILSON. LA RGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to sait customerg, at shortest notice. GRAFD SELECTION OP Pi:ture-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, AETIST'S MATEEIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. CORNER OF AKCADE. Telephone 65. WALTER A. WOOD CO. \ HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company - I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery i and have pleasure in introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW TBREE APRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been n use in America and England for the past four seasons, and in Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE"APBON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds iits Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS I)efy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the ' BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest MR R, B. KESTELL ia in Charge of tho Machinery Department, aDd full particulars may be had from hiim JBEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. TH OMA S, i AGENT. ] PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGING. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPEES in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS WHEAT. WHEAT. \XT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST- MARKET RATES, We are aieo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in onr New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms FulLejzed Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESr CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OinoKfj and Stobbs WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. HARVEST CHEQUES WANTED I A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England,, and Colonial TWEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much BEDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following „ GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH:— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s cash Men's Scotch and Weat of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced 1 to 65a cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22s 6d cashf Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 66, reduced to 17s 6d oa«h Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, SLYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, 1 THE LEADING. TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton.



Business Notices. T>UY YOUR WATCHES/ CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FKOM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Aehburton,, PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN,AND OEYLOft OUR2*4d INDIAN (Palm Brana, is j noted for producing 200 large 'JUa Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound, Thia is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR Sis TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and* sold in oar empties. * Imitation is ainceresfc flattery,' bat the public should see that they get the genuine article. Retail from all the principle Score : keeper?, WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchueoh 9 A. LAWRIE. SAUNDERS' BUILDING, T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEARING 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, goad, at 3s lid | per doz [ 700 yds Printed Nainsook, at 3a lid doz ' IGOOyds Orepons, Ginghams, etc., at 6d, 7^6, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, in black and colours, Is 9d per yard. 300 yds AH Wool Estamine Serge, double width. Is Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, in grey and fawns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd at la 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 20doB White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4Jd each CLOTHING AND MERCERY TO BE SACRIFICED. Men's Braces &d per pair Kaiapoi Suits 27s 6d—for 20s Kaiapoi Suits 45s—for 35s Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd All other lines Reduced. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women's two-strap leather, 4s 6d; Men's Canvaa Shoes, 5s 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers nailed or plain, 4a lid per pair. All other lines Equally Low. Bargains in CROCKERY WARE and GLASSWARE. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and TINWARE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. A. LAWRIE, I SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS i i WANTED, KAAA SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNEB NUTS, MOUNT BOMBRS, AND ' COALS, alwaya in Stock. ALSO— COB* FIREW^ OD' POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all x^noing matenrf. I wish to draw theitTentio." 1 of fche puM< the celebrated AILANDALE COAL/ Which has held its own against a ' Lignites in the market. It ia screened, - ! burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaviu no dangerous embers, and is really the best : and cheapest Native coal to bo had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. I THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI | MANUFAOTUEKD FEOM ! CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF XTrTANTED Known—The Economic W Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per j is the Glove for ©very day wear.—' $%V. H, COMASB,



My little boy, when two years of age, waa taken very ill with bloody flux. I was advised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy, and luckily pro cured part of a bottle. I cuefully read the directions and gave it accordingly, He was very low, but slowly and suely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is now as stout and strong as ever. 1 feel sure ifc saved his life. I never can praise the Remedy half its worth. lam sorry every one in the world does uot know how good it is, as I do.—Mrs Lina S. Hinton, Grahams ville, Marion Co., Florida. For eale by ASHBURTQN DRUG COMPANY.



1 Public Notices. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Harnp s cad, and have Goods delivered < at your door at Town Prices, A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Bolt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Kuown—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30a.— Mjsllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' hoots and shoes.—Mellor's Zealandid Boot Store. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folderß, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salik's, Optician TT7" ANTED Known—Nothing but up to V V date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. WHAT everybody saya must be trua You get wonderful value for littl money at Mellor's.



/^ W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurcb. v " R. HANDCOCK, Agent. . Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125



THE TRIANGLE ELSTON and LEGGOTT. Painters and House Decobatobs. NEW PAPERHANGINGS AND y- - _ _*~- NEW STQClrt"o SELECT FROM. i SCRIM, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISH, GLASS, etc, AT LOWEST RATES. ESTIMATES GIVEN ELSTON & LEG GOT T, TRIANGLE.



Baker Bros. i UNDERTAKERS, | -*- <yfWakanai Road and CassStreeto i Comer Baker and Brown'B Ooaoh and >t Havelock Street. Facto., REQUISITE SUPPLIED Teiephoxb * WAROO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Compan? Agents W AM TED Known—For good bootrwear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Six weeks ago I suffered from a very severe cold; was almost unable to speak. My friends alt advised me to consult a physician. Noticing Chamberlain's Cough. Remedy advertised in the St Paul Folks Zeitung I procured a bottle, and after taking lit a short while was entirely well. I now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering from a cold. Wm Kkii^ 678 Selby Aye.. St Paul, Minn. For sale