The Ashburton Guardian.

VX)L. XVII. NO. 41G4

Abhsorto* : Saturday, April 10, 1897.

PKTCE; ONE PKNNY

The Colonial Bank

« Pr«« AMociatioa-By Electric Telegi»pb, t j- • - . DmnDw, April 9 In dimming the .ummoa* re B«t«r thia ther* iffc^any junrflotion to di» With th* right. rfp.rtie. u^«b r th«s summons. Whaf the ramml^TtaefflS asked wh that t^agraemeot might bT»! •ended. IntheaWe'Soeof^t.t.tSy^i to release the contract ia a rammary w«T» summoite tn chamber., no «noh jurwdiouS could bt» awumed here, Th«« waiTmmw. preai etatctory jariadiotion.



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED ioooßAosiodQ ß*» I^AUBITIUS gUGAB. CSB.NO. 01HER;F0R YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Caws CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVCLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet fcEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY& g RANBOME PLOUGH -200 SSfi&'a 0"0 WI*E CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENKY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /"ILEARING AND SKIN SALES con. KJ ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. ...■>* Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always OB Hand. Advances made against Shipment* of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. ■ ■ ■ , v*". ..'. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. V TO CONTaACTORti AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. ' l~ BEG to intimate that I have just landed JL a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. ' GUNS. GUNS. HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy ' of inspection. __ REVOLVERS. REVQLVERS. AMMUNITION, AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Cape, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. Henry Zander. T ADIES from the Country requiring ___ JLj medical treatment will find • very "' Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Street. 3 16 — TIOE I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumper, East Street, as AGENT for my. Pate&t Economical Hot Water Service, for tha Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. WANTED KNOWN— Mas Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil], intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long feit want supplied. Meals at. ail hours. A few boarders will find all the comfort* of .• home. S~~TarT ling announcement.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatiheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mauood, East Belt Cash btore. Telephone No 76. NOTICE.— Are you going to buildT Because the eh eapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W, Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and . Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED KNoWN7That"you^ maw rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss F. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery t> epecUlty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up If your children are subject to c oup watch for the first symptom of the disease— hoarseness. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoano it will prevent the attack. Even after the croupy cough has appeared the attack can always be prevented by giving this remedy. It is also invaluable for colds and whooping cough. For Mle by ASHBCRTON DSUQ



LAZARUs'B SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOiAUTtf SPECTACLES. Sole »x<iiu for Aahburton District, S. S A L E K« JEWiSLLKR. EAST STKEET, ASHBURTON. , F AZARUS Patented Sjgfcem ensure JLj, comfort and correct sight. Don* . poiljrotir eye* nsing hadl* fitting Spectacle*. THE TEA OF THE AGE* SAXON TEA. i SAXON TEA. <TMY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI MO OTHER. SAXON TEA. # SAXON TEA, Prop«88OR Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and good quality NOTICE. "OESIDENKS OF CHERTSEY, who wish JL\) to be supplied with the DAILY "GUARDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obtain same everj evening on arrival of Express, or from Mb Shannon, Cherteey. ~ notice" ~~~^~:' THE ASHBUJRTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with ail the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and olher news, can be obtained at RAKdIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mb Street, Rakaia, will have the pper supplied regularly. THE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. THE ENCHANTED SWING has bees erectrd on the Bite opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPIN BVKRY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission— Sixpence. FEED. MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN [BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade GBAHAM & CO.'s T> ATE NT i PERM AKEH FOOT-ROT CUBE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of leßs than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspector* of Stock. Blenheim, Marlbobough. In re your; remedy foe Fcot Rot I have no* hesitation in saying it is the most effective have mes, and has been used in the diatriet under my charge, with the best results. 1 have reoommendt"! i>nd shall oontinue to recommend it to eny owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regrtt to say is so often neglected until it takes euch a strong bold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily pat down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895. Depabtmbnt of Agkicultdbb, Haweba In reply to your request »s to my reporting to you my opinion o( the result of your dreeeing cheep at Mr Lysaght'g an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence in saying that the oare was a perfect one, although the weather was very wei and stormy and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dresied. Some of the sheep were very badly affected, neatly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should reoommend all sheep owners to use your Specinoif their aheep are troubled with Foot-rot, aft it is easily put on, and I am sure it will giva satisfaction,—l remain, yours tr° y ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stook, June 22,1895. Genuine only from D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND CO', Carlton Gore Road, Boseneath, Wellington. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Melm>J&'s Zealandia Boot Store > -



ANDREW ORE. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. :o:- 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T ADISS 1 JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and Enriuh Dress Fabrics m Great Variety, Agent for the celebrated " Fearnouaht" S.rW navy and blacks. Ladiea* Corsets in ail the new makes, PD.Y and N, Jo? and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHE *, most fashionable Good, all iewn*seama; Infants' Dresses, Pelissls, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BESI STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contracb; splendid value, Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR. 1897. WINTEE SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOV*S, HOSIERY.&o. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL 1", SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SBIRIINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety, CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0.,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, 1 Tancred Street, Ashburton. ~T " IMPORTANT NOTICE. m%" SR ill wK^H \"W ipKil LINOLEUMS. I^^H LINOLEUW t LINOLEUMS. mßkm MATTING, RUGS, etc jjlljj FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, H' UN DRILL & Co We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.b. Rimctaka and Otarama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agenta for Olegg's Perambulators, SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. ; The Special advantages are— LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE JTO. FIFTHS OF A SECOND. The finest Watch of its kind and best value ever offered in the district. PRICE (with Guarantee)-J5« lOs. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S.SALEK, , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. i •9



j — - _ .. ______ Hei Zealand' insoraizce Company J BSTABLISfIIuD 0 L _ 18 59 capjtal-^onF million. THK PRKMXJBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY fire and "Marine risks ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, 40., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATSS HANMEK & GBATES. AGENTS DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburton 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 EOB- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lighthand's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Grahamls Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures (* Vf I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appoi ntf Me W. Barcode as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihbnrton GREAT REDDCTION IN PRICK OF PLA.NET JK. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTONj = WHITER =: = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. II l!iifflwni^^^*::^M"ltiißr?S——-——^^S3Mli Q^T^ C\ ~\T T? HthflLui^^■l^BlHl^^^H^^^kElll^^HfflrVii I^B llll^^b "T ARGE STOCKS, i> WUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION OP ALL KINDS. FENDERS AND lIRMKONS, LAMPS, BEDSTEADS, Eic JOHN ORR & CO. WHEAT. WHEAT. pny E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fall steed Gornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Omens and Stores WEST STREET, A9HBDRTON,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDIN* AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thuraday, the 7th day c January, 1897, this Office will b CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALS HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, Instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. r< w. j. parsons, MOKTTMENTAIi MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDO >CX, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. _________ 2 125 SMOKE THE NEW' VENUS Dark Aroroatio Pl«£ Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANE MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF IIMOATUC* 1 Pmz* MEDAL ____* HJRECEYLONimUJB TEAS Rom Within the Reach of Ail PURE I I/O CEYLON I/O PURE — l-tamk INDIAN f/f(I BLENDED If* 7~ EAgyPRICE -__~%_ and up fa m« /jM SOiP BYAU SROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSL NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re pr'.cs of the New Coal, I take this opporiu^lty of stating that the Price has i NOT been Raised on account of the j Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is atill sold as before t$ the following j prices" per four ton truck (freight paid) '> on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per ton Westerfield 16s Od "Ororaore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Cherfcsey 16a lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d R^kaia ... 17s 3d Kaling ... 17s Od Laurlston 19b Od R»ngitata 17a 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—A.ll Coal Merchants GE 0 R G~E P> VK, MOUNT SOMERS. W A N T E D, secondhand bags * 1 NEWCASTLE, WESTFORT, BRUNNER • NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANOALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fenuing 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, ans burns with a name to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous einberß, 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. Tkwbphqne No. 83. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Abhbueton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30a. Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. IF your boys and girls are rough on boote try Ms&um's lade»tru3tib!o School Boots



Shipping. j^MjßCt -NEW ZEALAND SBi§iI|j^SHTPPTNG CO S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mont* Video, Teneriffe A Plymouth. R.M.S. TONGARIRO AND RUAHINE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND 3 OBILEE. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamer*. Tons. Departure. Date. Toagariro 4168 Wellington April 15 Eaabin« 8127 Lyttelton April 29 Rimntaka 4515 — May 13 Ruapehu 4202 — June — Kaiksrora 4507 — July 8 the s.s. Duke of Sutherland will sailfrom Lyttelton about the middle of April for London. She has Very good accommodation for abqut 24 saloon passengers, the passage money is about 45 guineas from the same parts an oar steamers, iooiaeive of coastal fare. Her cabins are all on the upper deck j Of the saloon, and have two berths and a •ett«e. The Ruahine will go through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Rimntaka will «o Home through the Strait h of Magellan and call at Monte Video Riode Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to Lordon. Her sailing date from New Zealand will be the 13th May. Wt are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America anil Bahia, Peroambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticnlara on application. For farther particulars apply to FBIKDLANDER KROS., Ltd. Agent*, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION , COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,ai TjOYAL MAIL STEA wmttjS^. -L%) MERS, with superior \ accommodation for all classes ■ I^^^^^* of passengers, calling at] Monte Video or Rio, Ten«rlffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... Lyttel- Mar 6. Aotea ...g346 Scotland... ton Mar 18. Gothic ...[7730 Kidley ... — April 1. lonic ...4753 Kempaon... — June 24 CARGO STEAMERS. ' Maori ITsSOO i^offatt "...] — Mar 2 Mamari <..3583 Levaok ... — May 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Raogilka 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ...W331 Prosser ... — Aotea apd Tokomaru carry aaloon paiaengera only. > HANMER AND GRAVES, "' ■"■■""■" ' ' ',/'; Agents. l~i NiON.; steamßh!h» ■■ coMplii V Of ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinge see advertise- \ ment is Christcburch papers Dpnedin — 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 Chrlatchurch daily papera for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Ageat, Ashburton. MUSICAL. "^ MB OfeßOßlSiii COOMBE, PIANO . TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding , V Dittricts evsry four months — viss, Marcli, ,July, and November. dRDERS may be left with MR L.LHWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton. if~~ iSbTYIOLIK ' MISS BESSIE' SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, S,AUS?PERS' BUILDINGS, o» PATDRD^Y, Januaiy 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. } also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. PIANOFORTE, SINGINU, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. lyrRS TDOWMAN POX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbubson. RAKAIA^FRIDAYS. Pupilsl prepared for Trinity College Examinations. _ JjUwellyn Owen, M.O.H'M., 1-i.e.L-O.M. PIANOFORTE, SllsaiKo AND HARMONY, AliD MANDOLINE. The NEWTJfIRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1 _^ A OABD MRS A /T^HLARIDGE, A. V. ULARIDGE, TEACHER C?F PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MUSIO tic is s jp arson MUSIC TEACHER, » Corner Wills and William Street, I 122