The Ashburton Guardian.

vo „• xviii. no. 4334

Ashbukto*: Saturday, October 30, 1897.

PRICE : OVK PEStaY



Shipping. | _^|^fHf ' nw mnp I S|> ; OO.S **"'w LI NE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of aasengers at Lowest Rates. Port of | teamera. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4516 Wellington Nov 25. Kaikoura 4007 — Deo. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Jan. 20—98 Ruahine 6127 — Feb, 17^ We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tloulara on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashburton* SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON, jvi "DOTAL MAIL STEA JEja,- -El; MiI!KS, W ith superior ! jflMHjK^accomroodatlonforaUolassee J "^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. TonarOommander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .„ Wel'to Oct. 9 j lonio ...4753 Kempson... — Nov. 6, Delphic ...8355 Sowden ... — Dec. j fcofthie .„ 7730 Kidley ...( — Tokomaru 6238 Matwell... — __ ________ 1M ■'- " 'H.—- ',_ I ■_■■——■—_■ !!,■—■ — —Il ■ ■!. M HI, Maori ._|S2OO Moffatt ... 1 Well _] July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — MaAari ... 3583 Levack .... »— Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTTj^IOJS STEAMSHIP "C^OMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited BTEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE^For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers I Dunedin — 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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■at—BawaMm MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. ~%/T R S T> OWM A N TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioianß, HAVELOOK STBBET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College laminations. > A OABD ■ MRS A C\ /TL BRIDGE, .___• Vj. V^LARIDGE,' TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, _s» SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., uiarch, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ah hia Muaie Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. A GAED. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOHTE, SINGINO AND HARMONY' AND MANDOLINE. Tt/I" ISS pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, j Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. ■•*"* ' 1897. ~ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, AND , FRENCH, MRS p7~makeig. THE THIRD TERM will begin on MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. Mini i iiiimijm f ■■■«;. ■■; ,i, j■" ■iiiiiiimiiiiiii'iiii iiiii ii .i rTtT:ANTJfi]> Known-*A Cheap Boot Sale W at Mku«oii's, for fourteen days •lily.



JUST Received, a Consignment of the Celebrated "NEW YORK 1 I LEVER WATCHES. j | ONLY lOs ad. i i To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Aahburton,. seeds: oJ_jJt_lJb. TjlOR PRESENT SOWING. If\ TONS RED CLOVER. ]r\ TONS COW GRASS. fc TONS WHITE CLOVER. I X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONB GIANT RAPE.* JSJ TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 0 ABB AGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 57 Baker Bros. TiIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Baveloek Street. » EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No 69 _"■ r' " ■ ' " Im' b§■ o " S3 _ H H S 5 S ft o Oi OS flo s J: ° S CO £_ S fe SB'S }25 * «* &§ g o 5 5 « S § ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ' ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWAED STEPHENS, Manager. "dRINK DELICIOUS ___f_f__?' __M__B__T __!__■ - __T ■—i B v _■ I W ____^_h___________v DERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR JT AND BLEND. Packed »n Tins, the delioate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS CLARKE'S 8 41 PILLS » warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Ealablished upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the #orld. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln aglftttd, J



MII_I_S. MILLS. BOOTH MACDONALTVS "Carlyle" Windmill TS>ow well-known throughout New Zealand and Auatralia, and the demand jfor them ia ateadily increaaihg, whioh is the beßt proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry aummer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock and irragating garden's, etc., a good Mill ia a oheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of theae, they have this season brought out a new Press, the ■■ * . : " Carlyle Junior." Thia Preaa is specially deaigned to meet the need of the amall farmer, although;thoroughly oompetenb for any Shed, and capable of pressing | and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, 1 DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Seoond to none Send for Pricea to their Aahburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters, Cornoruahera, & Seed Cleaners, now known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOE, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON^. , ........ jj CLIENTS, KINDLY LEAVE YOUB OBDERS EAKLY FOR PAPERING-BOOMS AND PAINTING, ETC., j . . SO THAT THE RUSH WHICH GENERALLY TAKES PLACE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MAY BE AVOIDED. I HAVE JUST TO HAND A CHOICE SELECTION OF PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. J? ROBERT MURRAY, /f^^^m EAST STBEET, ASHBUBTON. uL_£HßuinwfeJJ, vKi N*w_r \SlgLlkJ^ir (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat in the District.) TNVITES the public to inspect hia magnificent stock of WATCHES', J - ' * CLOCKS, H j-tiWmt^ju'&ifiY, 0 ft «& ;PJ____:i__> GOODS. * OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,* r\ • . -— . ; ..■,■■ W ** Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. -. © Oloclcs in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the r* higher grades being manufactured on the premises. fi f4 Jewellery and Plated CS-oodN—Newest deaigna, " beat quality, lowest prices. («j Holding the most perfect plant, the largeat stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robebt Murray can offer exceptional ■ advantages in the execution of Repairs. H 50 Years Experience in the trade. PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPERHANGINGS; 1898. JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND SI'LENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. PERSONS desirous of having their Homes decorated witfe taste to suit the times are invited to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen aenfe to any part of the diatrict, TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. JUST LANDED. Ex Invercargill from Bluff ... 30,000 ft Red Pine Ex Giaborne from Thamea ... 45,000 ft White Pine Ex Maria from Kaipara ... ... ... 15,000 ft Kauri Ex Glencairn from Wanganui ... ... ... 15,000 ft Totara Ex Glencairn from Havelock ... ... ... 15,000 ft Red Pine TO FARMERS.—Trucks of coal direct from the ship's aide, cheaper than any house in the trade. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. ■ ' ■ • A.GEHT-—Royal Insurance Company ;



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Acrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, |A S H B U R T O N, -bans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Athburton 'Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Friiwvb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought arid Sold on Commission Ofoariatr Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Mat son and 00, jObristchnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Christ church 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 RAX AI A DIST RI C T SA LE S. 1 AYE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY tlCO.,|Merohant3,'Rakaia. to . F act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction tth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA k ALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON! = PURE 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 now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261ba to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, HJlbs to L6|!bs to the bushel; alßo, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciater*. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DA VID rTHOMAS, ASHBtTBTON. Display of Spring- Fashions AT " THE CORNER." NOW SHOWING NOVELTIES:; IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM where you will find the choicest Ladies' and Children's Millinery that London and Paris have produced for the season. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM for new Mantles, new Capes, new Underclothing, new Corsets, new Sailor Hats, new Aprons, new Ribbons, new Laces, etc. A marvellous collection of new Drapes, including some special features in new sh6t silk mixtures, handsome shot Lustres—the very latest styles. New French Coatings. New Silk Grenadnes. Latest Novelties in Washing Materials and Blousings in endless variety and very choice design—goods that will wash. The newest Fall Nets in choice variety. LOOK AT THE TRIMMING COUNTER for the best value in new shot bead trimmings and garnitures. The best Half Crown Kid Glove—4 studs—in Canterbury, W. H. COLLIER, "THE COR N E R.» CYCLI_S» _____ \j ICJL ___&• '' Swifts " * Triumphs " " A talantasr npHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES AJE JX*„DUCJei> FRIGES. T ADIES' T7IAVOURITE " mMUMPH 9 ? ) JLIADIES Jj AVOURITE JL RIUMPH j Sb<l\J AB*" .GrBS " TS_ " RBJB RiS} £18 OA»»- PBS_i "SSSS" BB_J .RJBE J £20 °*B** A__s_ Pi™ KS' woa.-*i } £22 «AS^. We have the following aundries in stock, viz :-TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc. Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BEOBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEBS MARKET HdUSE* ASEBUKTON.



Friediander bros M Limited TTf E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT,' OAT BIN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. iyrASSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Raeera. Vincent Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 1897. FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP Maxwell, G. A., on MASSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER Wataoo, on Record Racer.. Jolly, on Oamond Racer FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Local Agents, Aahburton. VJP'E ARE CASH BUYERB OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF Andal other Farm Produce. ZFRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _^ . 3 Xlf E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS 1, Ltd. r*raaßl_* l_gM H i^>M>MMMM—■_—_____ | M| A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. RETIRING jFROM BUSINESS; PREMISES 10 LET. The Clearing Hale TS STILL GOING ON, and I find that 1 have at ill," on hand a large quantity of Gooda of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving ihe best va'ue which money can procure. ( I am skill selling as cheap, if not cheaper, than any house in town, which must be kept up until a complete clearance is effected. I WOULD ASK YOU NOT TO BIS MISI___D by prioeß quoted in the newapapera, bub would cordially invite you to come along and find out for yourselves. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAIIWAY STATION. PALM ANJ) JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of firat-rato Tea to the pound. Thia is the Tea Mr George Jameson Bold bo largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teaa being packed and sold in our empties. 'Imitation ia sincoreac flattery,' bub the public should see they get the genuine article, Rfctati rroui all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESM, AHDERSON & 00-, 155 Colombo Strkkt, Christchurch THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public cao. secure the most Fashionable fuit, and not have any old stock palmed ou to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had & large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments In the colony. Therefore give ua a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suite proem able. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager WANTED. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at MEUiOn's Za&Widia Boot Store. FERN Leaf Separator Butter, lid per lb, Guaranteed fresh ; Dairy Butter from 6d per lb at Flutoher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring gooda ev*-r shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. WAITED Known—That J. Moisojj has received a varied atock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will aell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the beat is kept aft J. Moisos's Premier Boot Depot, Aibbwto* l t



Wanted. REMEMBER, Remember, that Mellok's Stock-baking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'p your time to buy. TTTANTItD Known, Girla'Pretty Strap t r Shoes, tan or black, only 3a 6d, at , Mellor's Zealandia Boot Btore. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? To Msllor's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he aaid THOSE who are married may also have a 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. Bairstow's. ITTTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye "f Proteotora, Gogglea, Foldera, and Everything in the optical line »t $ Salkk's, Opfaioian JL , _____ . WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale ia now on. ARAB and Ceylon Tea la 6d per lb by 101b box; good China Tea in 60!b chests at 9£d per lb, at Fletcher Bros., Caah Supply Stores. WANTED Known.—Ladiea' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3id Jackets 4a lid, Art Mualin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for la, Corsets la 6d.—Andrew Orb's Great Sale., ______ 8 18 A NICE Aaaortment of Dress Goods,. Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladiea' and Children's Underclathidg, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make givea satisfaction to everyone. TH E RECORD SA L ■_.— Having purchaaed several sample lota in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children'a Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; alao all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Apron*, and Pina fores at great ieductions to reduce quanti ties before stock-taking. IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale, WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu isargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Tt7"AN TED KNO WN—A lot of English VV samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At "A. Orbs' 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 p&ir; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair— -\ t A. Oru's cheap sale. 7 42 \\J ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's W Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and 11 requirements of choica design now showing.—W. H. Collier. "EXTANT KD Known.—That we expect to V\ receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London igent) about Wednesday, September 8, and rom samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.— MITCHBIL AND TURNER. TTTANTffD KNOWN-Infantees, wool VV mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trom 2b lid;,white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Afc A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7a lid, Infanta' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Rocks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6a lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from la 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleya, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduoed—At A. Orr's cheap sale 7 46 YOUNG MEN—Write to me for Falu able Free Book concerning your selves.—Professor R. R. Hermann Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dresa Goods, Millinery,: and Mantles to arrive per s.a. Aotea, September 6th NEW Journals.—Young Ladies' Journal | (August)j Weldon'a Ladiea' Journal (July) | Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Anderson's, East street, Ashburton. 8 143 WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Aahburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 ANTED Known.—FourTrunks Carpe Samples, 1\ yard long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Caaea Harvard and Leather Shirtings ; new patterns and splendid value, —Mitchell and Turner, W~ ANTED KNOWN-Ladiea^ jackets. capeß, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladiea' dressing gowns, at English coat—An A. Orr's cheap aale. '____ XYTANTED Known, in fourteen daya I TT intend to sell 1000 paira of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Kczie Tea is perfection.—Joha Orr audCo. agents LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book couceining yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hkrmann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 78 WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hiw_ having taken 'be premises lately occupied by Mr G. Ncill, iuumds to open same aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment. Rooica, where viaitors will Jind a long foil want supplied. Meals at all hours, A few boarders will Gnd all the comforts of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Gash purchaser o ladies , gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and ail kinds of Gooda.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED KNOWN— French serges in navy, black and maroon, at la 6:1 worth 2d 6d ; dresa goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7a 6cl siliciaa and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 j JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8a 9d.— Mkllor's Zea kteodia Boot Store,