The Ashburton Guardian.

vo/-. win. no. 4359

Ashbuktois: Tuesday, November 30, 1897.

PRICE : ONE PENiMY

OYSTERS.

INi T 'ong ago some scientist or other attacked the oyster at. a food for man, and said it was the reverse of good for anybody io m> this Bhpll fi h. All the sauifl, the popularity of oysters received a si riking illustration the other day, by the dispatch from Whitstable to Glasgow of the huge number of a hundred dozen, for con sumption at a luncheon given to the Duke and Duchess of York. This order was given, not because Whit stable oystersar3 above suspicion in the matter of disease germs, but because they are the best and daintiest in the world, whatever the Americans may say. Active men of science, when they devote their lives to patient re search, deserve the gratitude and reverence of mankind, even when they produce nothing tangible. We believe, moreover, that such labours are never wasted. But when science gets op disorganising and disquieting scares, the duration of which is not proof against the consistent loyalty of human appetite to one particularly nutritious and delightful article of food, there can be no wonder that respect is some times shaken. No more terrible charge could possibly have been made against any creature than that made against the oyster ; yet the savoury bivalve has survived, and is in as great de mand as ever. The sole stain on the character of the oyster is that it is so very dear.

A LONG SESSION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 29 As Ministers see no chance of getting a reasonable and necessary amount of work through by Christmas, they see no alterna tive but to sit after that date. The House will probably adjourn from December 22 to January 7,

The Linotype Machines.

| Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Wellington, November 29. A deputation from the Wellington Typo graphical Association waited upon the Premier to-day aud asked that a short bill be introduced to amend the tariff by bring ing linotype composing machines under the class " Machines u<>t otherwise enumerated,'* so as to render them liable to a duty of 20 per cerr. instead of the 5 per cent, duty as printing machines which Justice Conolly held they were liable t», in the case lately heard in connection with ihe machines im ported for r,he Auckland Star Office. The Premier said he could not hope to bring in •a r&riff bill this sexton, hut he promised to plai c the matter before the Cabinet, The Auckland case, he said, broke down for want of proper evidence on the part of the Onion. If the Cabinet approved, he would have the next case of the kind made a lest case.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Diseased Caftlc. Hawera, November 29 A largely representative meetiug oi settlers ivaa he.d r»t Noimanby en Saturday. Mr Foreman, chairman of the National Dairy Association, wan in the chair. The meeting resolved -to uphold the contention that settlers should be granted compensation for cattle destroyed ou account of tuberculosis or other diseases by order of the stock inspector. A large and influential com mittee waß appointed to carry out the wishes of the meeting. Hurjrjarics. Wangandi, November 29.

Several private residences were burglari ously entered on Friday and Saturday nights. At two o'clock yesterday morning a man named Doyle, an old Auckland offender, and at one time a member of the gang there .known as the Kelly gang, was arrested in-an empty house, and this morn ing he was sentenced to six months for being illegally on premises, and to three months for being a vagrant. He is supposed to be one of the gang of burglars.



•■hipping. J&mKSk ne!w zealand SBiife^P BHIPPING 00.8 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, TeneriffeA Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of 5 Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Nov 27 Kaikoura 4507 - Deo. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruabine [ 8127 — March 17 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ileolars on application. For further particulars apply to FRIEBLANDER BROS., L_D. Agents, Ashburton.



( ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING J AND j INVESTMENT SOCIETY j /"\N and after Thursday, the 7th day of (\J January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF on THURSDAY < instead of y SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager L_J 0* W w * HI 2 q n 3 j. 1 1 M■ * g H S £ Q Is PS a Oa Q ' Hp QD r"T3 r



SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION * COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. *&_.X "DOTAL MAIL STEA •dfiJßß_frW MERS, with superior aH^^E^ accommodation for ail classes *-BS^SB_B_ss_-i of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date, DelpfcdT... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn Dec. 30 Siothic ... 7750 Kidley ... — Jan. 6 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aotea ... 6546 [Scotland .„[ ■— [ lonic .«4753 Kempson... — *""" CARGO STEAMERS " Maori ... 5200 Moffatt .JWell'nlJuly 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... —- Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Pressor ... — > Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



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TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY vJ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greym.or.tb.—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 Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland - Alternate Thursdays,- The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chrlsfichureh* daily papers for dates and boor of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton.



" MUSICAL. (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. for particulars apply Mk H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR^Ib~SBORN^OOMBE, PIANO TtWER & EXPERT, (Late -at London), TS now in Ashburton on one of his Periodical Visits. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hr« Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. planoforte, singlngTorgan, AND THEORY OF MDSIC. TUTRS TjOWMAN TjIGX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations.



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES 1 TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOR, TANCRED STREET <b />;-::-:::;- '-\ » m "o ,% ■■"M%soz;-£siSß^:§o. i {> *■* V/*^> J _*S^' -^ -JS *V J3itJi rts_ ? j 4i I rH ; -JB _> p ! J 8. MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. mHE PUBLIOTOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to gi*e wonderful value for little money. Fob Indwbstion, the best remedy is un douhtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free frorr injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonio and a gentle aperient. 9™***s* j 100 years they have proved utequaller* for Indigeation, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m ; bottles is l*d, 2s 9d, and lis by all^edi- ( Pirn Vendors throughput the world



A CARD, MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, .mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, "^TUFTS^ 'TIARSON MUSIC TEACHER, CJorner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. fup-ta taken for Piano and Organ.



1897. AND FRENCH. MRS pfMAKEIG. THE THIRD TERM will begin on MONIiAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburton, LUweltyn Owen, JMLC.tt-ML., A-.fcf L-C.WU PIANOFOiiTE, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLINE.



A CARD MRS A pi .TILARIDGE, iL. XJ* L/LARIDGE, TEACHER OF :_PIANO*ORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. ;ierms on Applicatioa,



tf WIND- WIND MILLS v^V_nF*''' M.lX__L_ BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmill f TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a ohea£ and profitable investment. 1 Wool Presses- In addition to their well-known makes of these,; they have this season brought out a " Carlyle .Junior." This Press is specially designed to meet the n>Jt& «,f tU small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and cauffHe of pressing I and full sieed bales. PLOUGHS, ~' HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS A, • SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none j Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters, Corncrushers, & Seed Cleaners, now known as the ibsst that oan be procured are kept iv stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, , JOHN TAYLOR; ! IMPLEMENT DEPOT, j WEST STREET, IS|BURTON.



§ ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBTJtSTON. ■ ■■;'.;.. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of WATOHfix, * * BLOCKS, Q g Jk, PJLAXI.D ''O-O'OIJjsS. v ■" A OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Q \ --■ ■ 0 Watclie** of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-maguetic Loudon hand-made goods. v C'locltS in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the ,; higher grades beiog manufactured on the premises, U| p| «J"©welle«"y Hint I'latect 000 tin—Newest designs, " best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stocky of materials, and ,J , the most skilful staff ofwoikmeh, Robisut Mujrbay "can otter exceptional advantages iv the execution of Repairs. W 50 Years Experience in the trade.



TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS. HAVING Purchased the whole of MR ZANDER'S well ■sleeted stock of BAR AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade on the Most Liberal Terms Poaaible. We are also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our clients will be met in the most complete manner. i All orders for the present left at Mr Zander's Store or Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. H. COLLINS & CO.,



TiHIS SPACE RESERVED FOB /-. (v Mcdonald & modiarmid



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker. ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fbid/ys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearia* Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohristchurchi Booth, McDonald and 00, Cbristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools '' Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 7; HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY k CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction w.th them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ILA NET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON?



= PURE SEEDS. -- T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEAKING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO OLEA.2ST for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftona 261bs to 44-Ibs to the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, HJlbs to 16|!bs to the bushel; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which 'must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS; TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKffOIL, Etc. d thomasTashburton. wool. wool. wool. 1". AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OoM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLFAOKS, 1 WINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,»£12-MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicyole Trade, CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179



CYCLES- _CYCLES: "Swifts 99 «Triumphs" " Atalantas? mHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES A.T MJh.I3CJC_E_D JfRXC-KSS. LADIES' T7IAVOURITE " mRIUMPH ? ? ") /Jf)A rAwIT ADIES JJ AVOURITE X RIUMPH j *"«»»**• GENTS' *6 fTIRIUMPH ?? T>OAD TRACER } Pi Q nA «H ents' Xriumph Hoad Xlacer ) ablo ARSM' POPULAR 66'QW1FT-)J "DOAD TRACER ) PQA <-a»TT OPULAR OWIFT JtiOAD XVACER / OAB9il* AK_-K_ Pi£ K^**"} £22 CAS«- We have the following sundries in stock, viz :-TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc. 1 Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS 1 ! MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON,



j W anted. ' O SMEMBER, Remember, that Millor's IX Stock-to king Sale will last for fourteen days only. Now's your time to buy. Y\/"ANTED Known, Girls' Pi-etiy Strap T T Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty j maid? To albllor's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said THOSE who are married may also have a pleasant recollection of the Record Heign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line »t 9 Samir's, Optician , WANTED Known.—Ladieß' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Orr's Great Sale., 8 18:



TTTANTED Known, the doors and TT windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mxllok's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN—A lot~of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cor?ets, etc., at half prioe—At A. Orhs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies* shot ribbed hose/ 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d. per i pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's Shirts, Ties, Scatves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing—W. H. Collies. TTTANTED KNOWN-Infanteea, wool V\ nii.ts, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trorn 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 _ WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4j 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks ror Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate.of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185



WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, I tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table ! covers, greatly reduced—Ab A. Orb's cheitp wale 7 46 YOUNG MEW—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your -relvos, — PBOFESSCH R. R. Hxrmam* pcci'^ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 Vl/ ANTED KNOWN —The way the \'V young people of Ashburton should oeiebr.ite the record reign. Get married, *nd buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, I'ancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNQWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new iood: j ; 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' Ircfsmg gowns, at English cost—At A. Jan's cheap sale. OTT ANTED Known, in fourteen days I T T intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 117 ANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale TT at Mkllok's, for fourteen days only.



LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves;— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special-. Ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hcveam , having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment: Rocn:s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours, A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui I Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 ICEvS Ices, Ices.—-Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower/ Con ectioner, East Street. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc. East Street I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale.



KOZIE TEA Most Reliable JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6a lid, usually 8a 9d.—Mhllor's Zea landia Boot Store. W' ANTED KNOWN - One of the choicest assortments of spriug 1 goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. VTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to ! TT remember thab Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. PRIME Blue Derwent Potatoes 4s per sack, ex store ; also Bran 3s 6d per bag at Fletcher Bros., C+sh Supply Stores. i AJEW BOOK?.—Annuals for 1897, Young 1\ England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo !peep, Sunday, The Priae, Child'a Own Magaaina, C'egg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Manh, Fascination of the King, Lilac Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Dv Mixurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Audersonji Ready Made Speeches, Mis Bobbie, etc.—A H. N. Anderson's.



WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all al landed cost.—MpcaßLL & Turner. FISHING Season.--I am now showing great variety of fishing requisites in ail the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hajuhjiy, L Ewt Strtet, J



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.—The most effectual cure for gout and rheumatism. -A frequent cause of these complaints is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion, lassitude and great debility,' showing the want of proper circulation of the fluid, and any impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these disorders. Holloway's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few doses taken in time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheumatism, but anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful properties of which, combined with the effects of the PilLe, ensure a certain cure. The Ointment should be thoroughly rubbed into the parts affected at least twice a day, after they have been sufficiently fomented with warm water to open the pores to faciliaie the intro duction of the Ointment to the glands.



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock. Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Inaurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte. Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from ?JOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



VITANTED Known, Mbllob's Bargain TT Sale now on. Come early, UhU dron'sStrapi Is 9d, ufcu*lly Si 6d,