The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XTIJ. NO. 4188

A-SHBUBToa: Tuesday, May 11, 1897.

price: one penny

Interprovincial News.

—— »' ;'. '''- ■ , Press Asßociatioi!~*By Itoctrio Ttleffraph Fire at Pnkekolie. Avuslaud, May 10. A barn and outbui rt ing« »nd their eon* lenta o. Hiliside htm, Pukekoh* Hill, owned by John Gardner, farmer, have been burned down. They ware insured for £380 id the South British. The property tv valued afc £600. The origin of the fire if unknown. Douglas Committed for Trial. John Douglas has been committed for trial on five charges of stealing Tarioua suma of money which he had received on teraa requiring him to pay the came to John Peter DeMaulin and fraadently omitting to account for or to pay tha aarae to DeMaalin. UeMaulm in his evideoce stated that a promi»Boiy note for £8000 waa given by ao cuied to him after he had found out his de falcation* in, March last. Witnaaa had discovered defalcations by Dowlas to tha extent of £3811 9s 10*. aSL s*id hi had nothing to aay and M#errtd hit defeuee. He was remanded on tha other charms. His solicitor, Mr G. Parr, aaid he would apply for bail whaA the charges had been beard*

HOW TO PREVENT CROUP.

Some beading that wiit pbovb iotsbbmn ING TO YOUNG MOTHKBS* HOW TO CUUBD AGAINST THE DISEASE. Croup is a terror to young mothers and to poet them concerning the cause, first symp toms and treatment is the object of this item. The origin of croup is a common cold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is a i most sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness ; this is Boon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard ib. The time to att is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ii freely given all tendency to croup will soon dieap* pear. Even after the croupy cough has de veloped it will prevent the attack. There it no danger ia giving this remedy foe it contains nothing injutious. For salt by Ashburton Drug Company.

RAILWAY TIME TABLET.

1 rains leave Ashburton FOB THE | NOR'IH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed* neisdaye, and Fridays, an extra train leave* at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.45 a.m,, 12.48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.63 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Sotners branch line every day at 4.26 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepteri) at 7.6 p.m., on Tuced&ys at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 nooc. Trains leavs Metbvtn at the following times respectively - 6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



j^PPHMJI "I HJON STK-'-MSHTP COMP NT * OF NEW ZEALAND, Limiteu *TKAMERS 81IL FI.OM LYTTELTON AS UNDKR: For Wefrtport and Greyrno'th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chriatehurcb papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tueadaye and Saturdays . Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— j Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christen ureh daily papers for datea and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburtcu. ~~"~ MUSICAL."" MUSIC. TIT IBS "~"ri ARSON MUSIO TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. 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 Rod Saturdays. Terms on application. ME OSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Asbburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TiT RST3OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbubton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Llewellyn Owen, M.O.H-M., .*..,. 0.1 L.-C?. Ml. PIANOFOKTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEWTJfiKM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February r _^ A CARD MRS A C* XL. VJ. VyiiARIDQlf, TEACHER VP PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. mssm^M. _^===- WANTED, Kfi(\f\ SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, '* ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS 1 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 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. NOTICE. TTAS REMOVED to more fcentra Premised opposite Mitchell & Turner s s TANCRED STREET. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Aehbarton District, S, S A L E X*K * JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JAZARUS Patented System ensure .ji comfort and correct .sisjht. Done poll your eyek using badly fitfcin ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower E<ut Btreet, Aehburton. Umbrellns re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WAITED Known—The cheapest and most reliable boot shop in Aahburton Me&XiOß's Zealancliu Boot Store.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT B' ILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIEIY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of , January, 1897, this Office will be ; j CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, OS THURSDAY, i instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Q W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Chriatohurch. R. HANDOuUK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 2 125. loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -*- Why ruin your Reapers and jyiowe* by using Inferior Lubricating Oils, whio_ tire your horses and clog the Machines. when you van obtain a true I ike VAIiVOIiIMJfcJ which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWAB^ REEOE & SONS OHnrSTCHUROB SMOKE THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plrg Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED * BEST BPANE MANTJFACTUEED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF BAZAAE STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASEBURTON, (Close !o Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND BADDLE HORSES. i Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for i Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashbuiton, return, Is; linwald, return, la 6d. TKEVUKZA Beos 4 46 PROPRIETORS. KsaWifliin foe Reach of Afl ma . m mM M "II''""T"" ' '* mL OR ,'_ j 1,,1, - mv up to jjjym fjm Aim\s\jßii/'m_, SOLD BTAU CBOCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE, DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS k Specialty. Fee for administration ... sa. All kinds of Dentil work executed on the premise". Satisfaction Guaranteed G. F. DODDS, SUKGEON DENTIST, Burnett street, Ashbueton.



NEW GOODS JUST UPttJSKD. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, Che leading Tailors f*nd outfitters, Ashburton. _____^ 4 295 "~~GBAHAM & CO.'s pATENT PER MA N ffi X FOOT-ROT CURE, [s a certain remedy for the diseaao, »d ; can La applied ai a cost of less th'Ui ONE HALF-PENNY Pi-R SHEEP. Elead opinions of Govtmnn'-nt Inspecior of Slock. BLEU H BIM, M ARLBOKOUGH. In « jour remedy for Foot Bat I bave no hesitation in b ying it 19 the most elective have met, and has been used in the dittriot under my charge with tbe beat results. I have recommended end shall continue to recommend it to any owners 0! sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say ie bo ofien neglect fid until it takes such r strong bold on the Sock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been e&Bil; put down at its first appearance by a little attention and tbe usa of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895 Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your requeai as to my reporting to you my opinion of tbe result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysapht's an Mr Nicholas' with your Fo t-llot Specific, 1 have every oonfideneo in saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very we 1; and Btormy and tbe examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sheep wore very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rot.cd off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their 3heep 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, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Oarlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. " "XIIOYAL TRIBUTE." T)ARLIAMENT has deoreed that New J_ Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it .is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of Stste, the Hon. Joseph Ghamber iaia, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals in the face of a hostile sect ion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. QVJHo Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a " Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be { generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura lea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Quarranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Thk Lincoln and Midland Ooujr'PTKfl'nßnonoMPAjnv. f >no>ln. Kn»land To the Deaf and 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 j Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr | Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in i spreading the news of the great specialist in , New Zealand. A little book on the cure of ] Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and j iodigeation by the same author, may be had 1 from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance Si. I state Aeent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live 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 Oleari m Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- ' Mataon andOOso s Ohristcburch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchurch ; White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition \ Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin I Planet Junior Garden and Field 'Icoin Belfast Manures I be 8 *o inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have [appointed Mb W. Rargook as my Agent in the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET £E^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. (% T" — g mm SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in tbis branch cf our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. , Repairs Neat and Strong



j Friedlandei Bros., Limited. ."CI EN 01 NO MATERIAI of al! Description* supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standard* VI7K ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT ' RYEGRASB 0AT «.™« COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . 3 STOBES. STOBES. WE HAVES ALBCUN STOCK and Sale at Lowest R»tes, STORES Houieholdcrt and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and vt oelteßt quality s JOKO, PALM, and oth«» THAS m lib packets and canister* MAUBITIUS SUGAR. CANDLES, . SOAP, FLOUR, ANO OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILB. ~ Ycf! sTiTbT""" SEEDS. ~~ SEEDS, WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn vowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, <fro. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPEH'SPJWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP »nd the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, nnd which baa given ! marked satisfaction to ail who ! have used it throughout the I World. MASSSEY-JEABBIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our ceie brated Bicycles, anrs taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we oan safely ay that our MASSEY-HARKIS WHEELS ire the Best and Cheapest in the Maiket. Ml Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TjiOß FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices; "TIOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES Iff CANTERBURY j T^OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE TElf ECLIPSE | HUMBEE, The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other maker. A. A. CAKSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Aehburton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship machine. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J AM NOW SELLING IOBACOOB OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, WilU' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Jußt Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY, CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours la per box, Manillas 5 for Is. watch ire, 1 AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, et STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at- Hamp atead, and have Goods delivered at jour door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, Eaat Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. ■ , WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed ffctj Mkx<lo»:8 Zealandia Boot Store



I LP£!L_M; I AHiBUBTON RACING mU B 1 8 AUTUMN MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THI J ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 13 and 14, 1897. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be under the Rules of Racine, the Trotting under the Rales of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final, 3-7 AH stakes to be paid is full. 4—All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 5-Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bi, and two or more Handicaps 101b penalty. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be in che hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. JOHN DAVISON, Hon. Secretary, "NOTICE ~ ANY Person found tresspasaing on the Eiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. ffIRY IT, AND:YOt:iWILL IHAVU HO OTHER.J SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professob JBjckeeton- reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and of good quality EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF L. F. ANDREWES & CO. T3REMISPS have been secured for a further term, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE, Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER. Baker Bros. TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 WANTED Known-The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A, Oas. Sl5B



if^ TjIYERYONE accustomed to using ih AM. Oinimeni Will find equal satisfaction in using tha Bee Ointment, For which everyone in kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre", and Edward Gallichtn's \ Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or tha 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 female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equ* to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE!* ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOA.TTKN, Ashburton, Ihe following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing:— Dear Sire, —We have grcab 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, Shabpun & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19,1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the pasb three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case i which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the beet healing oint. meats procurable. Kindly forward me om gross of Hee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. K. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numeron to publish. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huotam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr **. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment) Roonrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boardera will find all the comforts of home. WHA I everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte mo «v at Mellor's. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zcakndu Boot Store. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies* Boots w shoes.—tf eh<q& s Zwk!*ndja Boot Store,