Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburtom: Saturday, April 24, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PENNY

THE RAKAIA LIBRARY CONCERT.

From Our Own Corwtpotuisnt;.

The Nor' West MinUtrefc, » company of loca amateurs, held (.heir inaugural per* formance m the Towu Ball on Wednesday evening iaat m aid of the Public Libraiy funds. It may safely be c'atsed m the most successful entertainment which has ever been held m R»k*ia. The hall wu crowded and the audience enthusiastic. The opening overture was niceiy played by Miss Hardy, after which a marching medley was cleverly performed by the company. A bones and tamborine overture next fairly brought down the house. The comic element wm m the hands of Messrs A. J. Cox and D, Street, bones, and D. C. Hawkins and G. H. Oliver, tamhos, Messrs Cox and Hawkins taking the principal parts. The audience was kept fairiy convulsed with laughter at the conun drums, jokes, and gags, the local hits being particularly good. Mr J.R. Sharp made a good interlocutor. The following eongs— *' Don't be foolish Joe " by C. H, Oliver, "Climb up " by D. Street, " Off to Rio Grande" and "John Peel" by J, % Sharp, "Keepon Bhouti.g" and «Am&> go on "by D. C. Hawkins, "Simple pimp!e T> by A. J. Cox, and "My old Kentucky home" by T. Fabling, were suDg m the "nit round," the choruses being well rendered by the com. pany, the closing chorus m the first part, " Britannia," being particularly good. In the second part Mr Fitzgerald danced an Irish jig and sailor's hornpipe, and vvas loudfy ap> piauJed. Mr Needham sang " Mona " very nicely, and Mr J. R. Sharp's rendering of the " Tin Gee-gee " was well received. Mr C. H. Oliver was good m his character song " My first wife," and Mr A. J. Cox as "A warrior bold" fairly brought down the house. Mr. D. C. Hawkins was very suc cessful wi-h his comic recitation. Miss A* Hardy and Mr F. A. Macdonald acted as pianists and very materially assisted towards the success of the concert. The farce 11 Barnum's ball,' which concluded the pro gramme was irresistibly funny, and seat the audience away m a very good humour, the principal part, " Slim Jim," was taken by Mr A. J. Cox, and his get-up andacting were splendid, and worthy" of any professional • actor. The other parts were well taken by | the members of she company. Ihe singing of "God save the Queen" brought the entertainment to a close. A dance" was afterwards held m the Odofellowß' Hall and was well patronised. Mr F. A. Mecdonald supplied the music and Mr J. O'Neill acted as M.C. The Nor' West Minstrels are to be congratulated upon their first per formance, and we understand they purpose visiting Methven, Leeston, Aahburton and other districts at an early date.



T. Bullock. f*'] A A PRICE wanted for 10t~25, *xUI/t containing £ acre, with four toorned Cottage, etc., thereon, well situated at the corner of Charles Street and Alford Forest E, ad, Allenton, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Small cash deposit, balance by instalment. T. BULLOCK. ~~ M 0 N~E Y. ~~ OO^AA T0 LEND on »PPfoved 6lj,<jO\J\J Freehold Securities. 1 Apply to T. BULLOCK !" ~~FOii bALIS. " I Good Building Site, Wills Street, west side of the Railway lice, ibesng T.S. 1056. Easy terms of payment. T. BTTLLOCK. OiN ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE. FOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con taining £ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land of good quality. Offers are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent;. 10 LET, at a low rental—Brick premises m Triangle buildings, fronting Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK. To those desirous of purchasing Good Land close to town. 28 A c~*s 28 Fronting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of Farm and Racecourse Roads, with small cottage, etc., thereon. Offers are invited for this property either as a whole or m separate blocks. Inspection invited. Eisy Termß of Payment. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. MR LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and Mount Sotners District, are now open for sal ■? on very easy terms of payment. On the Homestead Farm, 396 p.cres, there is a good Dwelling-house on coi.crete foundation, Dairy, Washhouse, Stable, &c The property ia well situated, being only about 3| miles from the Spring burn railway s'ation. The 108 acres is also conveniently situated, being about li mile from the Mount Somers railway station. Note—The terms of pay ment are very easy—viz., small cash deposit, balance bearing interest at 5 per cent, per aununi. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. RESIDEN IS OF CHERTSEY, who wi«h to be supplied with the DAILY "GUAPDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obtain same everj evening on arrival of Express, or from Mb Shannon, Chertsey. NOTICE. fTIHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening - on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending m their names to this Office, or to Mb Stbket, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school bootl if Mew-ob's Zealand.!* Boot Store,



Holloway's Pills.—Sudden transitions from heat to cold, or from raw inclement weather to oppressive climate, favor the de. ve!opment of manifold diseases, which may m most instances be checked and rendered abortive by an early resort to these purifying, ngulating, and strengthening pills, Thia well-known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and easy remedy for ahno-.t every constitutional wrong which unhealthy climate?, rapid changes, or dietetic errors, can engender, atid effectually removes any weakness that self-indulgent habits may have induced. In all apathy, lietlessness, and reatlessnes?, Holloway's Pills will prove es pecially serviceable m begetting the vivacity of mind and body appreciated by both aound *ni sick.



FOR SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS, WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. j 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, tfo. STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. ( SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe» TEAS m lib packets and canisters, MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. SHEEKDIPHNG SEASON WE HAVE DPXIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold m Stock during the season— COOPER'S PJWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Ageute, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now m a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY-HARBIS WHEELS are the Beat and Cheapest m the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now m attendance, 'and will be pleased to give riding les.Bous k> Ladies free of charge, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired or cons i tutioual), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Miplakp l CoufffllsPßoeGoMFAJMt, I >»oh»» EnfUnd



Hanmer ano Graves, wX¥¥e~dT~~~™~ -50 TONS MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SBEAF CHAFF 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. CASTOR OIH WE have Just Landed, ex Faziika, & shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are m a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. DUN OATS. WE have a large line of these fib for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. agricultuhal" salt 7 WE have m store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations, " COEN^ACKS. ORDERS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. DIR~DIP. XX^E ARE AGENTS FORI LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING I(!ARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyarda lately m the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE m slock for Autumn Bowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovers, Turnip S eds, Ryeeoru, Capo Barley, etc., HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited. TjiENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptiocs s ippli< d. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VTTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and |_J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 Encourage local industry. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. . KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. Annapolis, Md., April 16, 1894.—1 have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheuma tism ant" f°un(i it to be all that is claimed for it. I believe it to be the best preparation for rheumatism and deep seated muscular pains oB the market and cheerfully recom mend it to the public. Jno. G. Brooks dealer m boots, shoes, etc, No, 18 Main St. ALSO READ THIS. Mkchanlsville, St. Mary County, Me.—l sold a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm to a man who had been suffering with rheuma tism for several years. It made him a well roan. A. J. MoGill. For sale by Ashbur TON PBUG COMPAStV.



RESERVED FOR S. SA L E X, The Leading Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET, AS HBURTON.



THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest 1 Engineering Works m the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get al! lhn Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to E the making of a Combine. |£ j> BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the latge towns. Our head quarters are fed g BHIDCrK WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will H OQ go to employ local tradesmen. pej BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work i^j 05 done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. < W BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have gent t< EH close cto a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KIL WORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton.



BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Arcade) TTA'VING taken over the above com modius Stables, I beg to solicit) a continuance of the liberal support given to my prede cessor. I can supply at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, ElectionePering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. ■TBEYUKZABwsi 4 46 PROPRIETORS. WAN, TED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy hp a, air, and water. S 139 WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boo^s and shoes.—Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. I For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills, They can confidently be recommended a& bo;ing mild m operation and absolutely fees irsom mj'irioue drugs. Acting at once as a, oplea dM tonio and a gentle aperient. For neari'y 100 years they have proved u&eqiiallec 1 for Fndigeation, Dyspepsia, sick Headache ami or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is l^d, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Medi. cine Vendors throughout) the wxV, & simple, iftfe »ad certain remedy



BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. single, Three-quarter, and double bedsteads. "UULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PBICES FROM 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding of all descriptions, AT JOHN OKR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants;



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optica, by frequent consignments from England of the latest pat terns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. rJOUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optica, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, th« reßult being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannob 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 m 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.



= WHITE'S = = BHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. li« VICTORIAN HgW^gK&^fr* STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, £^^^^W^ pfejY i§|Pf IRON woRKS AND f^\Tf Sl\2L ,->ZS% shoeing forge. -" Jtu^mmmt F. AND H. STEEL 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 share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department-— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Fainting and Trimming-— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are m the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department —■ We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department — In this as m all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FOKGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aerent, Valuator, Woo) 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 Oleari t« Saleß as per arrangements AGENT POE- Matson and 00, Ohrißtchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Bot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field 'lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Raksia Clients and others that I have appointed Ma W, Barcook as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASfBFRTON



New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED L 18 5 9 CAPITAL—ONE' MILLION. TliM FBBMIIB AND~lriiAI/rHIBST OOLONIAL OOMPAKT, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBKALITX FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, OHBESHINO MACHINES, Ac, AOOEPTID AT LOWEST TORRENT BATES HANMEK & GRATES AGENTS



& 19TOI l|ig|i NfWMfr t^PfnTK MEDAL _* FURECEYIiDHUHIUN feailifein fet tteaeh gf ffll 851 RdfeC ' f mas "l.riflHfe/1 rui\L n I%M CEYLON I/O Pimp — i ' OR ."^^f i - BLENDED 4Efe # EACrPRICE „ AND UP TO fl 4/ PER LBJ^/^rj SOLD gr ALL CROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. WANTED Known—That J. Moison ha* received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. Hia own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hanrl. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton, 5 US



FRED. MAKEIG, "OROKIiR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sa'e. | GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade P|AAA SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, '.V ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m 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 m 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.



! ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. # YN and after Thursday, the 7th day of ,\J January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, V ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, rS W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Chrlstonurch. R. HANDCoCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125 " loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -*- Why ruin your Reapers and aflowe. by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic^ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you san obtain a true J-«*brican» ike T A L V <l M 1 fc which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWABX* REECE & SONS OHKISTOHUROH LAZARUSS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES, Sole ajent for Ashburton District, ' C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TAZARUS Patented System ensure J comfort and correct) sighi. Done poll your eyeh , using bidly fitting Spectacles.



SAXON TEA. mRf IT, AND YOIS WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professok JBickerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of, good quality Baker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Cor&er of Wakanul Road and Cass Streets and afc Bsker and Browr.'s Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hukfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find & long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4a lid to 30s at Melwjr's Zealandia Boot Store. W~~ ANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at MbHuOß's Zealandia Boot Store IF your boya and girls are rough on boots try MbUiOß's Indestruotibla School £oot*



___ : I HE j?WHSh NEW zealand LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, R.M.S. FUAHINE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JI-'BILEE. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of | *teamera. Tons. Departure. Date, Ruahine 6127 Lytteiton April 29 Rimutaka 4515 Lytteiton May J3 Kaikoura 4507 — July 8 Tongariro | 4163 — Sept. 2 R.M.S. Rimutate* will call at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Kio de Janeiro, 'lenerifiFe, and Plymouth. R M.S. Ruahine will go through M&gel'aa Straits (weather permitting). This line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straits, the finest panorama m the world. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America an 3 Bahia, Pernatnbuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticolara on application. For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashbnrton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMHED. FOR LONDON. jXVX T3OYAL MAIL STBA- -EA> MERS, with superior jl^^mßb&f accommodation for all classes •^^^^^■> of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. Tons Commander From Date. lonio ... 4753 Kempson.., — .June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 -'cotland ...[ — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730'KidIey ... — Sept, ~~~ CARGO STEAMERBL " Mamari ... 3583] Levack ...j — April 28 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — May Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — June 9 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Aotea and Xokomaru carry saloon passengers only HAKMER AND GRAVES, Agents. NION STEAMSHI V COMPA XI OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited TEAMERS KAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greytno^th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Tkurs day and g_ittsrday» NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Chrietchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, 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 farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. "the tea oevfeleT age 7 SAXON TEA.