The Ashburton Guardian.

V.JL. .xviii. no* 4335

Ashbtjbtois : Monday, November 1, W»7.

PRICE : ONE PENiX*



Siiiooing. ___________ /^'tfif _N'£W ZL ALAND «_M^-!i:-^B' SHIPPINQ oa'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEIAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe tic Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of assengers at Lowest Rates. Port of team era. Tons. Departure. Date. Ehnotaka 4515 Wellington Nov 25. Kaikoan 4807 — Deo. 23 Tongariro 4183 — Jan. 20-98 Ruahin. \ 8127 — Feb, 17 >J 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 tioalars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAtILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. •|. t 'OOYAL MAIL STEA. jraKsßi^ -*-*' MIt!RS, with superior a___i_________i^ accommodation for all classes ■^^■* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or R!o, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date. AotesT ... 6346 Scotland ... Wel'tn Occ. 9 lonio ...4753 Kempson.- — Nov. 6 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — Deo. Gothic ... 7730[Kidley ...[ — [ Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — " CARGO STEAMERS. ~~^ Maori .-16200 Moffatt ...jWell'njJuly 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ■... 3583 Levack ... — r Matatua... 3320 Holmeß ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — .Aotea and Tokomarn carry saloon uaaaengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. fTNrosT^TirA-MHHIP COMPANY V/ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limmbd tSKBAMERH S AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Grey month—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thnre day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christehurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictoo, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The. above »re Bubject to alteration; reference shonld therefore be made to Christjchtrrch daily papere for dates and honr Of aati'mg For further particnlara apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. l__^___wn-—i mmmmmti K"~ EATING'S" POWDER" X EATING'S POWDER, |^- EATING'S POWDER, j X EATING'S POWDER, IT" EATING'S POWDFR, X EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, is utterly wnrivalled in destroying BUGS, FLEAS, OTHS, BEETLES, and all Insects (whilst |»rfecrty harmless to all animal life). All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with" the Powder before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment insist upon having "JKeating'a Powder. No other Powder is effectual fBUGS, J FLEAS, KILLSI MOTHS, [BEETLES, MOSQUITOES Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, OooKKoACBt_B, Beetles, Moras in Funs and every other species of insect . Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keatimg Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold in Wim only WORMS—' CHILDREN'S» WORMS—' OB t LDREN'S' WORMS-'CHILDREN'S' WORMS—' CHILDREN'S' \\ ORMS-' CHILDREN'S' HEATING'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWifiETMEAT) both in appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method -of administering .a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Propriator: Thomas Keating, London STBATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED In"tHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS SCfiRMS : From 2 Guineas pei week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmqre Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ „j» 135 ohnrcb.



\ JUST Received, a Consignment of bhe Celebrated "NEW YOBK I LEVEB WATCHES. ONLY 10» 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,. DJ_LJ_jJL/k5. Oji.Jti.JL-)k_>- TjlOR PRESENT SOWING. 1/I TONS RED CLOVER. If\ TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. /5T TONS GIANT RAPE. * X 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. TTWRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakwnui Road and Casa Streetß and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. B'avelook Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No 69 """' ---/ m 3 jz __T *■ a I S ZJ S5 5 ** h~>. «J £? « r-\ rh a P> ft w _» H CO » r w __. S 5 &** ** rt a < ° * z, Ph k"a _ <A ■*_ m Cv a> 'J M t—< « fa °? oo m q _5 fc g -^ OQ ' H S 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. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. DRINK DELICIOUS l____r____f____________.l^^^' PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed at. Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. ' OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS CLABKt'S 8 41 .PILLS « 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 Countiei Drug Company, Lincoln t oglwad.



WI IN 1>- SR^£^|__PWhß_P WIND MILLS. MILLS. BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmill TS^now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them it steadily increasing, whioh is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers <fc Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind thai for watering itook and irragating garden's, etc, a good Mill is a oheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses- In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out 4 new Press, the " 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 siued balea. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven'a Chaff-cutters, Cornorushers, & Seed Cleaners, now known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR. IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CLIENTS, KINDLY LEAVE YOUR OBDEES EARLY FOR PAPERING ROOMS AND PAINTING, ETC., 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. , Q ROBERT MURRAY, /^^^k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NS^_UlJ___jr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) INVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of » i WATCHES'. B fILOOKS, M JJKJWKLLKIRY* 0 M «& PLATHiD GOODS. * OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. -j. 0 Wat ell etc* of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. - 0 ciocki in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the „ higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W Jewellery snd Elated Goods— Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. n Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. m 50 Teats Experience in the trade. PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPERHANGINGS . 1898. JUST LAMDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND SPLENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBUBTON. PERSONS desirous of having their Homes decorated with taste to suit the times are invited to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen sent to any part of the dutriet. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. JUST LANDED. atom7hanief " " ~ S» $*£«» Ex Glencairn from Wanganui .  ,• _|gg_ SffSnp Ex Glencairn from Havelock , , : , •••• io.yoyio fJ-eu jtiup TO EARMERS.-Trucks of coal direct from the ship's side, cheaper than any house in the trade. „_ 0 - W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. AGENT—RoyaI insurance Company I i



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, (ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton 'Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc.; on FiUDJYi Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OieartaK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohri«tchnrch 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 Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT. SALES/ -1 AYE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohants,*Rak-i«.. to '." act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunotittn _th them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA f. ALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF [ PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON? iziPURE SEEDST=: T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE X 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 261hs to 44lbs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14Jibs to 16_-lbs to the bushel; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which roust be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, d thomasTashbdrton. 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. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON, _>_____M_______r___-___--_-----«-.^^ Display of Spring Fashions AT " THE CORNETL" NOW SHOWING NOVELTIES] IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM where you will find the choicest Lidies' and Children's Millinery that London and Paris have produced for the season. ,_ « LOOK INTQ, OUR SHOWROOM for new Mantles, new Capes, mw 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 shot silk mixtures, handsome shoe 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, §3f The best Half Crown Kid Glove-4 studs—in Canterbury, W. H. COLLIER, "THE COR N E B.» CYCLES. _ CYCLES. '' Swifts" * Triumphs" " A talantas" mHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES A.T Kftfl>-LTOIBI> PRICES. , LIS FivSK "rails"'} £20 CA*« gss "ras." rsid b_sk. _eis ca*» F^iil " SSS3" ICo KS } £20 «->■=■' ASKSS Pi™ EiS } £22 OA8« We have the following sundries in stock, viz :-TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, - REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Ktc; ltt * Eapy Terms of Payment Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASBByBTOff/



Q I.MEMBER, Remember, thatMHLLOR's I Lt Stock-taking 8a le will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to boy. WANT KD Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are yon going to, my pretty maid ? To Mbllo&'s Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said 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 coat, at H. Bairstow's. XXTANTED Known-Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optimi line »t 9 Ralkk's, Optician \\T ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to T T '■'■' remember that Mkllob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. ARAB and Ceylon Tea Is 6d per lb by 101b box; good China Tea in 601b chests at 9_d per lb, at Fletcher Bros. , Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3_d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas la, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Orr's Great Sale., 8 18 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. TOE RECORD SALE.-Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great reductions to reduce quanti ties before stock-taking. IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mkllob's Cheap Boot Sale. VITA-SITED Known, the doors and T T windows are lined with wonderfu •argaios, at Mellor's Zealandia 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. Ores' cheap sale. • 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. - Ladiea' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' >lack cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—'it A. Ork's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN-New Gentlemen's Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and .11 requirements of choice design now ■showing— W. H. Collier, WAMTiiD Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery {specially selected by our London ageut) about Wednesday, September 8, and i'roni samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.—Mitohet land Turner, WANT* D KNQWN-Infantelsrwool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, troni 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, ! worth 21s—At) A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4a 6d to 7s lid, Infants' i 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 Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from 1b 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale 7 46 WNGIdEN— Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professor R. R. Hermann Upecialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED Known—ThatMiTCHELL and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods t Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per s.s. Aotea, September 6th NEW Journals —•Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's Ladies' Journal (J aiy); 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 Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 ANTED Kns^nT^Eo^ Samples, 1. yard long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings ; new patterns and splendid value. —MITOEELL AND TURNER. W~ ANTED KNOWN-Ladies'feketß. capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orr's cheap sale. XYTANTED Known, in fourteen days I V V intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. Kczie Tea is per faction.—John Orr andC-Y agents LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.- Processor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN-Mss Hotam having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr **• Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roonca, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the oamforts of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2« 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 2f|3 to 7s 6d silicias and linings, all redtwed--«At A Okr's cheap sale, 7 4k JUS.T Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 83 9d.-MIIW.OR> gea- $ v ot Stop. .•■•■' i



?; riedlander i.ros M Lirnitea TITE ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BKIGHT* OATEN SHEAF CHAB'F. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitbd. TI/TASSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. Vincent Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 189'?. FIVJB MILE CHAMPIONSHIP Maxwell, G. A., on MABSEY-HARBIS ROADSTER Watson, on Record Racer.. Jolly, on Osmond-Racer _ FRIRDLANDER BROS., Limited, Local Agents, Ashburton. VITE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATB COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produoe. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 TITE HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS/, Ltd. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDBBS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING jFROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. The Clearing Hale TS STILL GOING ON, and I find that I have still" on hand a large quantity of Goods of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving the best value which money can procure. , I am still 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 BE MlSl__-.X> by prices quoted in the newspapers, but wcnld cordially invite yon to come along and find out for yourselves. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. PALM AND TOKO TEA INDIAN AND CEYLON. /~\UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia \„. I noted for producing 200 large Tea Cops of first-rate Tea to the pound. This la the Tea Mr George Jameson Bold so largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. IHJR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. 'Imitation is eincerest flattery,' but the public shouia sco they get fcho gennine article. Rer.au norn all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, AHDERSGN & CO-, 155 Oolomho Street, Ohristchttbcb NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Miit, and not have any old t tock palmed onto them. Our cutter, Mr . Pauling, has had a large experience in the bast Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Salts procuiahle. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager wmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmm WANTED. 800 LiS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store, FERN Leaf Separator Butter, lid per lb, Guaranteed fresh ; Dairy Butter from 6d per lb at Fletcher Bkos,, Cash Snpply Stores. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring gocdo ever shown in Ashburton now showing. VY. H. Collibb. _______ WANTED Known—That J. Moisok tan received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) ia strap and lace up, which he will sell at • good Discount for Cash. Repairs a_ usual done at once. Nothing but the beet is kept at J. Moison's Premier B<K*Pe|g», Ashbaitw*