The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no* 4189

Ash burton : Wednesday, May 12, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PENNY

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

'J rains leave Abhbuiton FOR THE NORTH tveiy day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Aoondnjs, Wed* nesdaye. and Friday*, an extr» train leave* at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very d»y at 10.45 a ni,. 12.48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.hi. Trains leave Ashburfon FOE IHE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.58 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.ia. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Asbburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leav« Methven at the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.80 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



hipping. NEW ZEALAND ( LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. R.M.S. PUAHINE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JDBILEE. J Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons, Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept, 2 Ruahina 6127 — Sept. 30 R.M.S. Rimutaki, will call at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, i R.M.S. Ruahine will go through Magellan Straits (weather permitting). This 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, Pernambuco, and the ' Falkland Islands. Rates and other par i ticuiars on application. ' For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OUMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jki -ROYAL MAIL STEA- * jfgjjgSSk. -*-*' MERS, with superior j accommodation for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. fonsiCommander Prom Date. lonic ...4753JKempson.,, Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ...6346 -cotland ..,[ — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... -~ Sept. CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari ... 35B3]Levack ...| — May 8 Matatua... 3320 Bolmes .. — May 22 Pakeha ...4331 Prosaer ... — Maori ... 5200 tfoff&tt ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only HAMMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited -TE AMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymonth—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 Piotoc, 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 hoar of sailing * For further particulars apply to . F. FERRIMAN, r Agent, Ashburton. "~~I~ZZIme^ cal' MUSIC. iyr is s "~~p arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays And Saturdays. Terms on application. "mjTosbornb coombb, PIANO IUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London\ "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four mouths — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS niay be left; with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. lyr rs tdowman xpox t Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Asshbukton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Llewellyn Owen , M.C.H'M., 3L..K.L-C.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, FbbruaeyJ^ A OAKD ! MRS A Ci riLARIDGE, ilL* yj. Yjlaiudqk, ; TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and STNGIN(. COX STREET, ASHBUKTON. Terms on Application. WAITED Known—The cheapest aud most reliable boob shop in Ashburtoa Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store.



ASHBURTON PERM ANENTBs ILDING AND INVESJMiJNIT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be Cj-OSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ■f ON THURSDAY, i instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. i°l W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. • R. HANDCUCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard OiEce Buildings, Ashburton. f __________ 2 125 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and tfCowe* i by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic.. tire yoar horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true I ike VALV«LIItei which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWABr» EEECE & SONS OHKfSTCHUROH : SMOKE THE NEW VENOS Dark Aromatic Plug ! Tobacco. j (ERE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANE MAN.UFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. AIsoaFIRST-CLAS'S DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering 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 Saleyarda at 11 a.m Ashbu;ton 9 return, Is; linwald, return, Is 6d. TEE VUEZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. C PRIZE MEDAL _£ fURECMJOR&DDiai tloui Within Hie Reach of AB BLEraED €% L EACBPRICE -_Z't v AND WTO $]% IM 4/PERLB.^/4lj SOLD BYAU. EROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. DENTISTRY. PAINLE>SS EXTRACTION OF TEET H BY NITROUS OXIDE GAB A Specialty. Fee for administration ... sa. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premise. Satisfaction Guarantpkd GL F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett street, Ashburton.



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CRAIGHEAD & BEREYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 295 geahaEXco'b OATEN T PERMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, anu can be applied an a cost ol loss than ONE HALF-PENNY P^R SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Tuapfictor of Stock. | Blenheim, Maklbobough. i In re your remedy for Foot Rot I have no hesitation in saying it ia the most effective have met, and has been used in the distrioi under my charge with tbe best results. I have recommended and shall continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to saj i Bso often neglected until it takes such a strong bold on tbe flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it night have been easily put down at its iirst. appearance by a little attention and the use ol your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895 Department of Agricultctee, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting !O you my opinion of the result of your dresßiog sheep at Mr Lysaght'a an Mi Nioholas' with your Foot-Hot Specific, 1 have every confidence in Baying that the cure waE a perfrot one, nlthough the weather was verj we; and stormy, and the examination wae only six days after the feet had been drt6sed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole ol the foot having rot ed off. I should recommend aU sheep owners to U6t your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am eur< it will give satisfaction.—l remain, youre truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, ' GRAHAM AND CO-, Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE." T)ARLIAMENT has decreed that New JL Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the ■"Secretary of Stste', the Hon. Joseph Chamber iain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals in the face of a hostile section of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. QtIMU Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with conQdence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with somethiug more than a " Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr, Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tes He haa promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more ia Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z. So ia that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura lea He goes farther than other Premiere. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas t One BoxTof ClarkeVß 41 Fills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in ( Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent j medicine Vendors throughout the World ( Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland O"tJWTTK« Pitrrn Company. Tine >'n» Fneland 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 just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness «nd 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 takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate | Agrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sbeep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., oo Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ie Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOE- ' Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb j White's Sheep Dip j 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 lools Belfast Manures I bog to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have (appointed Mr W. Baroook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT RF.DOCTIGN IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON | = WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ABHBURTON. o/y '_f _\ ■ £> 3^^ fell c=.|| Q M?v ■ SPECTACLES.__ x __SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest pat terns and most approved designs in all claeees of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the erarora of vision, and correct) them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by thoße having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in 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



A > H BURTON .T3 ACI N G pl U B' S AUTUMN MEETING, | TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THUESDAY & FKIDAX, MAY 13 and 14, 1897. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be under the Rules of Racing, the Trotting undtr the Rules of I the New Zealand Trotting Association.' 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con . nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3—All stakes to be paid in fulJ. 4—All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. s—Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71b«, and two or more Handicaps 101b penalty. ACJEPrANCBS AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be in che hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. JOHN DAVISON, Hon. Secretary. ~ NOTICE]"" ANY Person found trespassing on the Kiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. rnRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickekton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of good qualify EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF L. F. ANDREWES & CO. "IJ)REMISFS have been secured for a fuither teim, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. 11. N # ANDERSON, MANAGER. Baker Bros. rnURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, D Correr of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factoty. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED , Telephone No. 69 WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A, Ova, 3138



I Friedlander Bros., Limited. Tji IiNC IN G MATERIAL of ail Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF * Andal other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. ; 3 STOKES. STOBES. X\TE HAVE ALSO~"IN STOCK and VV Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. ; SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex oelleufc quality; JOKO, PALM, and 6the» TtCAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, ; AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. | Won sTITeT" SEEDS. "SEEDS. WE HAVE IS STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. ' OATS—HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BAB LEY and RYE CORN* RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPB. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, do. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the! con venience of our Clients, to ho|d in Stock during the seaßon— 'I COOPER'S POWDiR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP »nd tbe well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are, Sole Agents, and which has given I marked satisfaction to all who I have used it throughout the i World. ■ * MAfcSEY-HARBIS WHEELS. STARTLING RFDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now 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 MASSEYHARRIS WHEELS re the Best and Cheapest/ in the Maiket. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T^OR FIRST CLASS B CYOLIS At lowest prices; TjIQR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; T^OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. : RIDE THE*" ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other maker. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Knfield—the English Championship machine. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTOJST. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEnT PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONP, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours la per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATCH FP, 1 AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, et STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp s'ead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 7^ WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Me^lok's Zeal«odi» Boot Store



' HOWTOrBRVIITOIOIIP. ——.— > —■-_—_ 80ME READING THAT WILL FBOVS INTERIST ING TO YOnNQ MOTHKES. HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THK DISEASE. Croup is a (error to young mothers and to post them concerning the cau-e, first sytnp. Toms and treatment in the object of this item. The origin of crcup is a common cold. Children who »re subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost snre to follow* The first- symptom is hoarseness ; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is 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 sa!e by Ashburton Drug Company.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton Dlstrlcb, S.- S A L E' "• JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T~ AZARUS Patented System ensure J iJ comfort and correct eighiS, Done poil yoor eyet> asfng bidly fittin, Spectacles. NOIICE. 11. IMIRKTOU TTAS REMOVED to niore (centr* Piemises opposite Mitchell & Turners, TANCRED STREET. " ~~w7lTt¥^7" " jsr/^rwrv SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, 'A ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANUALE COALS, alwayd in Stock. ''*■ ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in 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, T>UY YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKhR AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,. CO OQ QQ O cx? pq 63 S <J q^ CD Qi plj *j **J -«J «^ § § § •** -kj - CO CO ■ Uj kj Mj WANTED KNOWN—M«s Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open «ame as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roonrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comfort* of hnme. WHAT everybody says must be tra« You get wonderful value for litte mo «v at MelljOß's. ANTED Krown—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boot* in hoes,—Mbljuob s Zealaodia Boot Store,