The Ashburton Guardian.

vo~, xvin, so. 4380

Ashburtojs : Tuesday, December 28, 1897.

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■-. ?vpp-rig, '^fefii-f-'.jffftfS HIPPING OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. I Port of ' Bbeamera. Tons, Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Dec. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruahine 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka 4518 — Aaril 14 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South j America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tlcuiars on application. For farther particulars apply to J"RIM>LANDER BROS., Led. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j&jl "OOYAL MAIL STKA. J-*' M'ttßS, with superior jraSSre^ accommodation for all classes o j passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. ronsjGommander From Date. 3othic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — Jau. 20 Tokomaru 16238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6346 [Scotland .. H — Mar. lonic ... 4753 vKempaon.« — Mar. 31 ' CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton ..] Wel'tn Drc. 10 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 Pakeha ...4331 Prosaer .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffart ... — Mamari ...13583 Levack ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only For freight and passige apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two tripa to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmera on Janmry ■»■ 20th, and again on the 29th. And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and RaratoDgv. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 23 Agent. MUSICAL. M R H. B RYANT~K™ (Kneller Hail, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Aehburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBGRN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mubic Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. i\/r rst>owman iniox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklock Street, Aishburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACEER OF THE VIOLIN, Baunuees 1 Buildings, Ashburton, "" TVT ISS /LARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ." J2A . Llewellyn Owen, 31.CH-M.4 -lv.it? L-C.BI. PIANOFOUTE, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLINE. A CARD MRS A pi pLARIDGB i'EAOHHK CiT PIANOUORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. r^""""' " ™ - - " ■ ''——-- ~ •-"J" — For Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free froir injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottle* *■* lid, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world, ?



j9 ROBERT MURRAY, /^sSw^ji EA^T STKiHET, aSHBUHTON. \^SJLJ^^ (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat ic£ the District,) INVITES the public to inspect hie magnificeut stock of 33 WATCHED, * CLOCKS, ' H JEWELLERY, Q $ f_fe Pl_A.Xl^l> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,j. n — ** , Wsttolies of all gradea from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods, _^ 0 Clocks in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases,! the r, higher grades being manufactured on the premises. N pj Jewellery and F'lated Goo els—Newest designs, " best quality, lowest prices. D Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of material*, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages ia the execution of Repairs. W §0 YoaiS Experience in the trade. -nz15,000 zzz 'ORION" COOKING RANGES I-N USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove JPipe can be worked out in the open. SPLEN DID BREAD BAKERS. With Caßt Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are largo and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MIFIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, FOUNDRY, DDNEDIN. 6 31 MILLS J^KRP® Mll_ -L. BOOTH MACDONALD'S " Garlyle" Windmill TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is Ldily increasing, which ia the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Bondholders grill do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock >nd irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill ia a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the >-« t 1 t • »> " Carlyle Junior. This Press is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing | and full 81 zed bales. j PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send forJPrices to fcheir ABhburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Be.ven'l Chaff-cutters. CWr"u7h e r 3> & Seed Cleaners, now known as the beat that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. -T7IOR. Purity and Excellence try Flower's -f Pl»a\rAH tl OH Jj Celebrated Tomato Sauce. Simply ±{) T/i XT 1V V Xjll t±\J-U delicious with hot or cold joints. TTTT""' [ TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap w rujn Reapers and Mewe. at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Inferior Lubricating Oils, whic ___ tire your horses and clog the Machines, -TtFaKTED Known-That you can get when you eau obtain a true 7-bricant VV Furniture at ( ike A. HARRISON'S, East Street, , VALVALIIK ' next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices,  ,_ . j n „» and equally good Duchesse Chests at from which has been thoroughly tested a 1 ova S iff; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a ; four- he world an d pronounoed Unequalled, drawer Chests at from £1 15s. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 obtainable from all Storekeepers or the . — Agents FOR SALK-1 Galvanised Iron Ship's RBWAB^ RBECE & SON Water Tank, 400 gallons, Apply OfIKISTOHURO B Fletcher Bros. ______ i CHRISTMAS Presents in Fancy Choco- - r QOK S RRE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Ute Boxes; largest stock in town to I. Soda Water , m i all other Summer select from. o*ll and inspect at H. A. Bfinks afc 2 d per glass at W. C. Pages Flower, leading Confectioner. gtore) j> aßfc Belt. KOZIK TEA I IiOXIIS IEA I im p Mro UoatwAU I



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool arid Grain Broker, ASHBUKTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Fbib>ys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariag Sales as per arrangements A G ENT FOS- Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch , Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompany Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field loois Belfast Manures BAKAU DISTRICT SALES.* 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to .1 act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS, A.SHBURTON = P[JRE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am cow prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 26lbs to 44-1 bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel; also, host CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to bo appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAST^SHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASK ADVANOES*FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. YT7E ARE PROMPT GASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar Kew|Gr&ln Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Ful sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR JT S NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties'in JL MILLINKRY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors'; Dreas Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods • MANTLES and CAPE'S, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLR CORSET, Tust Imported, in all bizes, (specially made.) , GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15s- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Tieg and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &0., &o. ANDREW ORR



Friedlander Bros., Limited. Wool Season, 189,-1898 OUR NEXT WOOL SALES, will take place at TIMARU ON WEDNESDAY, JAN/12, 1898, AND AT CHRISTCHURCH ON FRIDAY, JAN, 14, 1893. Clients will please consign their clips, if intended for the Thnara Ssle, to JOHN MILL & GO'S PRIVATE SIDING, TIMARU, where the Catalogues olose'on SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. And if intended for the Chriatchurch Sale, TO D. H. BROWN & SON'3 PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, Catalogues closing on} TUESDAY, JANUABY 11. At both places the wool will receive our personal and most careful attention on arrival. Any wool that may be delivered at our Ashburton stores will be sent on to either Timaru or Christchurch free of charge. Advice of cocsignmenta should be posted to us promptly. FKIEDLANDfcR BROS., LIMITED. VT7 E ARE CA S H BU¥ ER 8 OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OAT.« COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7" E A R E BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHifiAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BRfK, Limited. T. Buiiock. TO LET, AT A VERY LOW RENTAL. AND PKKMIvSES in the Triangle Brick Buildings, at present occupied by Mr Ray, Photographer. Po.-session can bs given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. F0 K BAL E. /CAPITAL Building Site, £ acre, being \J Town Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It is seldom that half an acre such as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty in getting two sections together in a good position. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mTo~ne y. "" SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small Bum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. for Tale. \ NUMBER of improved Farms of from J\_ 180 to 700 acres of good and medium laud, some originally pare swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, varying in area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties, Town Sections, etc., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ~~ TINWALD. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /COTTAGE, together with four Sections, V^ 1 one acre fronting Harland and Grove Streets. | T. BULLOCK, Agent. i : — . - —— — ! TINWALD. | FOR SALE. LOT 260, Melcombe Street, near the Railway Station ; also Lot 525, con taining J acre, fronting Harland Street. T. BULLOCK. 0. H. DOWDING T AM A CASH BUYER of first quality FREEZING LAMBS. ! I have also for sale the following carefully ! selected and tested SEEDS :— IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE TURNIP WHITE STONE STUBBLE TURNIP PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN TURNIP GREEN TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN TURNIP. Also, Long and Short-leaved Essex RAPE. I am Sole Agent for the Ashburtoa County for Cooper's world-famed SHEEP DIP, of which a stock is always on hand. 0. H. DOWDING, ARCAD&, ASHBURTON. IS 133



UiiM EMBER, Remember, that Mellor's Siock-takiug Sale will laat for fourteen days only, Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan ot black, only 3s &d, a' Mellor s Zealandia Buot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boor •Sale, sir, he said* f 11H08E who are married may also have a J_ pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical tins *t S Sat.xk's, Optician WANTED Known.—Ladies' 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 Ore's Great Sale., 8 18 WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mkllob's Zealand ia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Oeks' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. ~ Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 42 TT7 ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.~W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large ; white Turkey towels, 6cl each ; lace curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21e—Al A. Orb's cheap sate. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orr's Sale of As-vgned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkine, t ray cloths, doyieys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap eale 7 46 \TOUJN'G MEN—Write to me for Va'u JL able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professcr R. It. Hermann specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should selehrate the record reign. Get married, *nd buy their furniture at IT. Bairatow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, aud waterproofs, al! new tioods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' rire»sing gowns, tit English cost —A<i A Okk's cheap Bale, WANTED Known, in fourteen days 1 intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. T* ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable _Lj Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hkrmann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has , received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs as usual done at once. Nothing but the best ia kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot DepSo, Ashburton I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale, WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburlon now showing. W. H. Collier. f TTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to IT remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.~J. W. Hardlby, East Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain aud Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all tit Sanded cost,—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately O2cupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED— Ladies tn give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s tl lid, usually 8a 9d.— Mkllob's Zea landia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 61 worth 2* 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap Bale. ' 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chii dron'sStraps Is 9d, uhually 2i 6d. BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3a 6d per bag; Sharps, 5s per bag ; Bran, 3s 6d per ag, ex store —Fletcher Bros., Aehburton NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, Tho Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Olegg Kelly, Kings of the bea, Princess .Sarah, Fascination of the King, Liko Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Du Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitace, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mies Bobbie, oto.-A. H, N. Afpkrsqn's.



JUST IN 11ME FOB Spring Cleaning AKD Christmas Holidays AT T.H.rndrill&CVs (OPPOSITB AKCADE) TANORED STREET. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per the S.K Mail ari, 3 Cases 16 packages of BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direct from the best makers in Birmingham, Beautiful and new designs, in French and Italian Testers. Call and see. We have also just landed, per the s.a. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Fioor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, Leather, etc , all new designs, (g|r We are noted by many to be the Cheapest and Best House in Town for the above lines. Call and inspect our Stock before purchas;ng elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid A» sortment of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, fire Screens, Pic'ures framed and uufrarned, and numerous other articles suitable for Christ mas prea nts, —CALL AND SJSK. NONE PRESSED TO BUY — FANCY CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Great Variety. Venetian Blinds made to order at T;H. UndrillrfCo's., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS. Opposite Arcade, Taxcred Street. ASHBURTON*. 12 96 A. WARREN, B ASKETM AKER S T^EXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Order and Ren«.ired. 12 2 oi/ysny offAei/p/faftonsX s fas/st on naw/jgj*\ (Awarded Gd/dsmtfWTirMe&kJsl Tfieyarepfjredndwhfesmm «% ffieoesfmoMyamf •> experience can My. largest safe/Musf/was/a. |i_mP..iY ALL GROCERS «j tr 1 I \^ % £ f £ * s warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln. | tfaglfHid,