The Ashburton Guardian.

xvn. no. 4194

: Tuesday, May 18, 1597.

price: one pbnjty

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

lr-: n8 Vave Aahbir ten FOR TftS H OR.H every day at 7.11) =».m., 3.40 p.m, a. •> 7.5 }• m. (*xi»t* ) On *■ on-Uys, W«d. nos-Jays, uod Friday*, an exti ram l«ftv«S at 11.0 a.m Trains arrive from the N<lrtk very day at, 10.45 n. vi . 12.48 noun (exprc*) ad 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashbimon FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.65 a.m , fend 1268 uoon (express). Ou Tuoid»ys, Thund^j*, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A Tin leaves for Mount Sotnera branch line every day at; 4.25 p.m. The braooh train arrives in Ashburtou at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p«tn., on I'uesdays at 10.10 a.m, and oa Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Traina laara Methven at the following times raapectivelv - 6.50 every day, except Friday* ; 10.80 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



j hipping. KEW ZBALAND 0 0. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Videoj Tetteriffe & Plymouth. Beefc Accommodation for all classes of aesengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutak* 4516 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikonra 4507 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sept. 30 R.MB. Rimntaka wiil call at Punt* Arenas (Btraita of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. R.M.S. Ruahine will go through Magellan Straits (weather permitting). Thia line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straits, the finest panorama in the world. { We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pern&mbuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tioulara on application. For farther particular* apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. j^v "OOYAL MAIL STEA- JiSL L* MEES, with superior V^^Rb£& accommodatlonforallclassea of passengers, calling afc Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply moath. Tone Commander From Date. lonic ...4753 Kempson.,. Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ...6346 Scotland... — Aug. 19 •Jothic ... 7730 Kidiey ... — Sept. CARGO STEAMER^ * Mamari ... 3583]Levack ...i — ]May 8 Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — May 22 Pakeha ...4331 Prosper ... — Maori ... 5200 rfoffatt- ... — Rangitirc 4045 Burton .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTjsion steamship company vJ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited bTE AMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westporfc and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise menfc iv Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nekon and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bubject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ghristchurch daily papera for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. . MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT R 8 T> OWM AN T? O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Popils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. MUSIC. TOT IBS ~~"/^1 ARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. " THE VIOITIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching afc her Booms, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays »nd Saturdays. Terms on application. MR OSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburfcon 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. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.N'M., L.B.L-C.M. PIANGFOJ*I% SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TKRM will COMM ENCE on MONDAY, February 1 A CARD MRS A fj fiLARIDGF, iL. KJm VyLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ; WANT BD~ mothers~to~knoW"that the cheapest shop for school boots is Me&XjOß's Zeakndia Boot Store. "One^Box os Ui-ABKB'sli 41 Fills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex /acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back Gaarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4a 6d each, by all Chemists and Fate nt madioine Vendors throughout the Wor d Proprieton : Thb Lihookt and Midland owk«iwPbtooowpa»¥, lipoolo. Kngland



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND IkVESIMKNT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, shp 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR IHE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. /?}_ W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, j Manchester Street, Christchurob. j R. HANDOOCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, AshburtCD. 2 125 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole aigent for Ashbnrton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, IAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TAZARUS Patented System en stir c J comfort and correct sight. Done poil your eyob using badly fitfcin Speefaolea. WANTED, 5000 SECOND-HAND BAGS NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya in 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 in the market. It is screened, and burns with a Same to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beßt 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. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH \T HOTOGRAPH JL J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hopiog they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christehurch when you can set the work done just as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE The finest artistic work done for less than Christchuroh prices. — Jm it/r itch cl l, • X . IVX ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite English Church, Tancred Street ASHBUBTON. 1015 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED * BEST BFANE MANUFAOTUEED JBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF ~~NOTICK~ ANY Person found tresspassing on the Kiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this srd day of April 1897. 4 33 J . . loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers and alowev by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you Ban obtain a true lubricant ike Talvoliiis which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agents EDWAB^ KEEOE & SONS OHKISTCHUROH STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp s cad, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone_No_76._ W ~ANTED Known-250 New J^cklts Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obr. 5 14 IF you are in want of a good strong work , ing boot be sure you call at Mellob's , Zealaadia Boot Store.



NEW GOODS JUST OPiSNED. I CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading ' Tailors »nd outfitters, Ashburton. ________________ 4 29& BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUSTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering 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 Ashburton, return, Is; Tinwald, return, Is 6d. TREVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVJB NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and of good quality DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH* BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premise". Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. o. bairstow TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Tueneb's, TANCRED STREET. T~ ADIES from the Country requiring I 1 medical treatment will find a very O{o|mfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 16 VXTANTED Known-The celebrated P.D TT Corsets in all prices and colors,— A. Obr. 314



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGI^G I'APEBHANGINe. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPEBS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County m required, and none but Genuine Material! used. OBDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MEBOHANTS. >u^ 111 ®L J? If * f*S ■*■■ J> © & M ' if |^ a DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Lancl, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwaid 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 Oleariaz Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOE- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb 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 Planet Junior Garden and Field loola Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and qthers that I have appointed Mr W. Baroqok as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = WHITE'S =: = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



Friedlande. Bros, Limited. TI^E have for salk , prim^ table potatoes. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. TENANTED TO PQROH&SE -100 Ton* OP BRIGHT OAT&N fcHEAF CHaFF. FRIEDLANDER BROiL Ltd. O£* ACRE-FARM. AT MRTBVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale a Fmall Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven, The land is of first-class quality. Also,—lo Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Lib. TRENDING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards Y^TTE ARE GASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3^ STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORKS Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othc IV AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. FOR SALE. SEEDS. ~SEEDS. WE HAVE IN* STO( X and for SALK S>eds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPK BAKLBY and RYE COKN. R!.D and WHITE CLOVERS and COW • GRASS. CARI'EkVS ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR '' NIPS. • IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAP*', TARES, do. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON WE HAVB DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPEK'S POWDER DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole' Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have need it throughout the World. MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are riow in 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-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to L'idies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 1891 RF v^^^B IMOATEXC 0'? c Pbjlzz medal _> PURE CEYLON&INDIAN KosuWifhin the Reach of All PURE |1 /Q CEYLON 1/O PURE « / VA INDIAN i/lii OR mmr BLENDED €% l m EACHPRICE AND UP TO $W fjm SOIO BY AIL 6ROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE.



HanuKjr aua Graves. Wanted, 50 TONS OH MORE OF GOOD HKAVY OATEN BUEAF CHAFJb. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburtoo Baleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used PIG FEm~CHICK FEEB. TX^B have for Sat—Crushed Barley T? (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Uiick Wheat. SEED WREAT, ~ SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, V¥7"Jfl cm SuppJy JbEED WHEAT and TT OATS, all varieties, sjrown in various districts; also Chevaliar and Gate BARLEY FOR SEED. SEAnoFTzOF~BAiiLEY. WE have imported acme of this well known Barley for w nter feed, »nd will be glad to let Fainvsrs know of Its special qualifications if they will call in. "^ZtOtOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes c ____^^ WT& Have for :-ale L n<; and Shor( T V Feed Oats. WE Have for Sale PUTME OATEN SHEAF CHA.FK, also a good chap lino for Cow F ed plOuckT "shares. REGULAR Supplies imported 1 y us, diiecc from the m^k-ri- ; both Ransomed and Hon sby'd— standard sia c. Pcicf 8,, lowest cnrrenr.. KOIAL"(Jir—MO° Fire Ten Water White, Cflo'Tiess, %nd Perfectly Safe. WE hold s\ remiii.l .-us»p;y <>f »l is weli kn- w i B wnd oi Kero-eii«\ ckaowiedjed 'o t>o the, mobt Supeiioi Oil in the maikei. AGRICULTURAL SALT. 171 OR Dressing Cdliiornian Thistles, or foi J Salting Straw or Chaff. We have i< quautity on hand for which we aie prepared to quote low. ~ WE always have in Stock Farm »m\ Stutiou requisites of .-11 kinds, in eluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencit?}; Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize > Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot ("machine dressed), Oils—Cat tor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR BALK -| q n ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed IqO Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. 4") "I f* ACRES, near Geraldine. Good /wXD House, Srable, Granary, Coach j House, and Men's Hut. Divided [into con venient paddocks and well watered. £1300 of the, purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. akaa ACRES, Lauriston. Large f&t)\J\J Dwelling House and Stables. Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order, A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF "1 WAA ACRES, Rangitata. Good JL #UU House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (ail new). Rent 2a. HANMER & GRAVES. ■ _St^ /____,* ___________««______h:^_ypv^___^L _*_*>_____■ _____________________kn^TCw^______________________t ?_Z2_^___ E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKKRS, Cabinetmakers, and \_) Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashbubton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station, 3 11)5 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural speeia'ist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has ju«t 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 Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and tikes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and [ndigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17 WANTED Known—Nothing but up date Goods are sa«d at Mellor' »t prices that defy competition,



HOW TO PRRVRSV CMOVP Some reading that v/ith pbove lOTß&ttt* ING TO YOUNG MOTHEKS, HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THB DISEASE Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning tfiecau c, 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 takeooid very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness ; this is toon followed by a peculiar rough cougb, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child fitst becomes hoarte. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it freely given all tendency to croup will soon disap pear. Even after the croupy cough has de veloped it will prevent the attack. There is no danger in giving this remedy for it contains nothing injurious. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. LOOK! CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOtlSj &OMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the hub twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Fac ory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO ,0. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMEBS. IT'VERYONE accustomed to usipg ih Hi A.C. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using th» Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallich»n's factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2a 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 50 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN. PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOA.TTEN, Aehburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any« i thing :— ! Dear Firs, —We have great 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 f we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, y^urs faithfully, Shabplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment! and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past th ree years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro* curing your lines. They have ill every case which 'lias come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has. proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gfos& of ! cc Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. K. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. ~hbnby~^nighjT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVKN qpHANKS the Public most heartily for X their constant? support daring the past: 14 years, and assures them that the quality . of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mot erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Aloate, and Co/a TeM. Also Indiuu, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily WANTKO Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-S>rap Shoes, 4a 9d. —Mellor's Zkawnoia Boot Store. BARRETT BROS, have ju«t opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosfijiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount Oue Shilling in the Pound makes them 36/' now.—"The Hill," jSfcit Street. ——