The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xviii. no. 4225

AsHBUBTOft : Friday, June 25, 1897.

PRICE: ;O.VK VKSJSY



< _ hipping .| he J^kwnkh 3SKW ZEALAND V&LJa^ BHIPPTNG °° S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beet Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 8 , Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Raahine 6127 — Sept- 30 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 j» We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast; of South Am«rioa an 3 Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islandß. Rates and other par ticuiars on application. Fo urther particulars apply to . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, thia Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, J i instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



; Q. W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christohurob. R. HANDOOUK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. _____ 2 125; jjIEEDIIi'S SOOTHING POWDERS. ntjsbovbe FoR OHILDEBN yYaYs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of teething. The Werds "JOHN STEED MAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents



SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. i «* !K t "OOYAL MAIL STEA- Jl^C>Sß^ .L\i MERS, with snperlor "vi^^^^^ >r accommodation for all classes Ji^W^K* of passengers, calling afc Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe aud Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. lonic ... 4753 Kempson... Lyfce'D June 24 Tokomaru 62381 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 [Scotland ... — Aug. 19 Gothic .„ 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. CAR&O STEAMERS. Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... Well's July 8 Maori ... 5200 Moffatfc ... — Bangifcira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. i~[itiyF"sTiirMSHiP company U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S 4IL PROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington-— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays KOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chris tchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The ftbova are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to *\ FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



SMOKE THE HEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BBANL MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA L.KAK §/s.,*«& r. * ' \ mwthfgb t PRKS MEDAL __» Rmi Within fee Reach of/8 pure rr/5 CEYLON I/O Pi idf ■— / -^^ ir BLENDED A /~ EfICBPRICE y^ AMD WTO WW IM SOUt BT AU CROCEWS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE.



MUSICAL. MUSIC. ivr i s s """r 1 ars ° n MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. MB OSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (L-tte of London), "TTISITS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with ME LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. Llewellyn Oiven, M.e.H-M.., JL.BM--C.Mt. PIANOEOiiTE, SIS<HNO AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE, The NEW TkRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Febsuabv 1, THE VIOLIN^ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, <: Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wedneßdaya and Saturdays. j Terms on application. A OABD MRS A n ri LA RIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. lANOFQRTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. • "ryr r s t> owm a n xp o x Member o! the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbubton, RAKAIA-FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which ha intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash, Hia own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing bub the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boob Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boots aud shoe*,—Mellob s Zealand!* Boot Store.



NOTICE. ANY Person found treaapassing on the Riversdale Eatate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuteds (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33



BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASBBURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moments notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLAfc-'S DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. I Stables open at all hours, TBEVURZABros 4 46 PROPRIETORS.



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is u 11" doubtedly jSTobtoh's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallec' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and 11b, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the wrtJj\ A



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CEAIGHEAD & BEKRYMAN, The leading Tailors »nd outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29



TEN POUNDS TRIAD p COMPETITIONS. 2— * H £ rjIHIS MONTH the TRIAD 2 Q JL offers the following prizes : — Q. Silver Hunting Keyless Watch a for the best Colored Map of New 0 Zealand (open to boys under 15). H 2 To close 20th May. H M. £2 2s for the best Short Story (about 1500 wor iq, or a page of V Triad). To close 20th June. j £2 2s for the bo3t Photo of New Zealand Scenery. To clote 20th July. £2 23 for the b.st Pianoforte Wit't?^ to t ku four pages of Triad. To close 20th July. j|j Each of the above competitions Q must be accompanied by a receipt Q fcr 5a or more for goods purchased £S from one of the advertisers in the * & Triad, as enumerated below. 2 (_ Ashburton Drapery Co. » Gates, Horace 4., Music Ware ,• house (ageut for Triad). W >* Lochhead, K. ft, Nimmo & Blair, Seedsmen. Q N.Z. Clothing Factory. . Competitions to be addressed to CJ j Manager TRIAD. H Dunedin. ' M Subscription to the Triad, 3s per h annum. U Agent for Triad, rt\ n HORACE GATES. | fj:iaiv jpouimjum



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mowre^ by using Inferior Lubricating^ Oils, whic tire yoar horsea and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true J -obrican* ike TAIiVOLIIIji which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWABT> RBECE & SONS OHKISTOHUROH



T>DY YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FEOM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL 1 WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,.



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stablea as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR i in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays. A'l Communications carefully attended to. 5 160



WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche ! wide, everlasting wear.-—A. Orr. 3 138 Just a minute ! This may mean pounds in your pocket. Knowledge is power; to know what to do at the right time strengthens your reputation, people respect 1 and speak about you; for instanse, a sensible person that has a bad cough or cold immediately goes to the grocer or chemist and buys a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure, for the simple reason that he knows it will put him and his family all right* Ju 25 WAITED Known—The cheapestTand most reliable boot shop in Ashburton -fc.MsuiOß's Zealandi* Boot Store,



NOTICE. —Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. WHA f everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for little money at Mellor's. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup. unadulterated and pure. This is KoziUl TEA John Orr & Go., agents.



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASfIBUiiTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Aiceroately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari j«t Sales as per arrangements AGENT F0 F— Mat«on and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchuroh 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, Dunedm Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures .* i> b°^ t0 inforna my Rak»i» Clients and others that I have appointed Me W. Baroook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB._ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBXTRTOK



= WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPESTQIN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON]J



-z=i 15,000 :r= 'ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY i ~ ■ j __ i O»HOiKK OUNBIW THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREA.D BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. i Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low presau re boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 135



New Zealand Insurance Company. HSTABLIS h"eTd°* 1 _ 185 9j CAPITAL^ONe"MILLION. THEPBEMIEB ANDWEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEB & GKAVES. A3ENTS



&OTICJB. rjiHE ASHBURTON TAILOKING X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Puit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procu table. Gents' own material made up. W, PAUSING, Manager



SPECTACLES.^ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OmCIAMS, GOtiDSMiTHS, Etc. IN Coi«,eqaence?of the large increase in tbis 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 p*t terns and most approved designs in &H nlum «f BPECTACLKS, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. * Ol OUR Mb 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 *nd the organ of sight; the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adoDted b» those having little or no Experience of Optics. * CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha a Soeotaol.. fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLEDBIDEB for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Neat and Strong



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TJIVERYONE accustomed to using the A.G. Oinxment Will find equal satisfaction in using th» Bee Ointment, For which everyone ia kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichau's Factory, A.shurst, 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 ia espacially manufactured as a horse aud cattle dressing Price—2a 6d AC "Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quits equa I to anything imported—price la 6d



EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ashnrst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR Q. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —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 we intend to keep a stock always on hand— ■ We remain, yours faithfully, kHARPLIN & CO Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment J and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every ease which has 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 gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. i<\ Stkes, Chemist. I Hundreds of other testimonials too numero n j to publish.



EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling i« the Pound.-''The Hall," East! fStreeb



RECORD SALE mo FURTHER REDUCE THE LARGE STOCK OP STATIONERY, : BOOKS, ALBUMS, ACCORDIONS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS, The Sale will be continued for another THIRTY DAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15th inst., WHEN FURTHER DEDUCTIONS ! Will be made in all lines. DO NOT MISS THE Record Month's Sale. LAY IN A STOCK when goods can be bought cheap at H. N. ANDERSON'S, (Late L. ¥. Andrcwes and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



NOTiOB. MRS MORTON, {Late of Tauranga, Bay of P:enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that she has com menced business ir the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., Eaßt Street, as FRUITERER ct CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public | generally, are invited to give her a callj I particularly on maiket days, when special arriint»ernen<B will be made to meet the public convenieiico. All Fruits in season and imported obtain able. i Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late Diggle's.) 680



WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery . — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a gpeoialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Udiea own materials ra*4o un,



Official Duectory. * A*hhurt«n Boron?h Council—Tcwn C'erk 0 K. Fo.ks; « sictant to*u clerk, H. X Fook.-; engineers, C. E Fooks »td Son. Mayor of Ashburton—Mr Jn eph Scaly East street agricultural and P ttorfcl Awociation— President, James Brown; Secretary, Wm Simpson Ashburton Building Society—Chairman, Hr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburtou Indutitrial Building Society— Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J 0 Duncan Ash burton Clvb —Secretary, Wm. Horn*' Manager, G. Anderson. Ashburton Borough School Committee— ; Chairman, David McPheraon; Secretary, J C Dnnoan Caledonian Society—President, O. A. M. uckley, Esq.; Secretary, J. Tucker Canterbury Woollen Mitts — Huafer Wm Rowan Oanterbary Roller Flour Mllla—Manacer. Thosßollitb " ■ Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Court* and Licensing Committee —T W Tayler. County Council-Chairman, Edward G Wright j Secretory, Frederick Mainwaring; Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John DavUon West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooki: Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W B Dolman Gas Company—Chairman, Thai Bullock; Secretary, J Ward, Aroade Government Life Insurance Department'— Postmaster, agent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks j Secretary, J C Kell Hampetead Town Board—Chairman, v H Maynard; Clerk, J C Bell High School Board- Chairman, Andrew Orr j Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, T)r J E Trevor Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Bade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, David lhotnas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hen W J Steward i Longbtach Hoad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Cierk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Haii Custodian, W Dolman Orange Hall- W. Patteieou. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. t'olice— Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and ifficerin charge of Tele graphs—Wm H George Douglas Pubic Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Club (Athburton)—Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooks Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Hegistriir of bit the, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade !Sa!eyards Company — Chairman, 0 J 'arr-er; Scctetary—.albert Poberts Stock lQf[jec:or—Blair Fullanon, Couro hoisF.e 'J'nwald School Committee—Chairman, J A C othier Tiiiwa'd Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates ; Clerk, A A Fooks



The weather prophets predict that the long nuo dry s-peil which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thii'g needful for protection against the elements of such a vi inter is a really gocd reliab c waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their wel! known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given bucli satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger eale for these goods, this Be&fon they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof iweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water* proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready* made I price?. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings-—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve* ment "up to date."—Advt.



GRAHAM & CO'a pA TENT PERMANENT FOOT-BOT CURE, ts a certain remedy for the disease, and can bo applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEKP. Read opinions of Government Inspector* of Stock. Blenheim, Marlbobough. In re jour remedy for Foot-Hot I have no hesitation in spying it is the most effective have met, and has been need in the diitriel under my charge with tbe beat rceuUe. I have recommended &nd shall oontinue to recommend it to any owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a dieease which I regret to Bay is so often neg!eo!*d until it takes each • strong bold on tbo floofc that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been eaailj put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of yonr remedy. JOHN MOOBE, Inspector o! Stock February 28, 1895. Department ojf Agricui/tukb, Hawera In reply to ycur request u,n to my reporting o you my opinion of tbe result of your iiretaicf? sheep at Mr Lyeaght'a an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have ovtry coufiienoa in saying that the cure wae a perfect one, ivkhougts the weather was verj wet and stormy, and the examination wu only six days sifter the feet' had been dressed. Soixie of the ehoep wore very badly affected, nearly the whole cf the foot having rot ed off. I should recommend ail sheep owners to ass your Specific if their sheep are troubled with. Foot-rot, as it is easily pat on, and I am aura it will give satisfaction.—l remain, youw truly



ALEXANDER MONBO, Inspector of Stock, Jane 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ABHBUBTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND 00% Cailton Gore Eoad, Boseneath, Wellington. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call ct Mellob's Zealand in Boob Store. WANTED Known—The celebrated!^ Corsets in all prioea and color*. A. Orb. 314 WAN JED mothers to know that tha cheapest shop for school boot! Is Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED KNOWN-Mes Hotfa < having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil!, intends to open came as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meali at all honn. A few boardert Will find ail the comfort* of home,