The Ashburton Guardian.

VOt* XV 111, NO. 4&73

Ashbfktois: Friday, August 30, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PENJSiT



Shipping- i tt J» ''^mKJT NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOB LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best; Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates, Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongarire 4163 Wellington Sept, 2 RtiaMne 6127 — Sept. 30 Rimutaka .4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Deo. 23 We are now prepared to book througi passages to the West Coast of Soutl America and Bahia, Pernambuco, and thi Falkland Islands. Rates and other par fcioatau on application. Fo urther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., L*d. Agoate, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. ITOR LONDON. l A k i "DOYAL MAIL STEA fftjJC^ Xt METIS, with enperioi "jm^^Kh^ accommodation for all classes "^^^^■^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teueriffe and Ply mouth. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic ...7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sept. 20 lonio ,«4753 Kempson.« — Nov. 11 ' CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200.Moffatt ...IWell'u July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton ... — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... •— Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosaer ... —. Aotea and lokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. Tl NION ~ STEAMSHIP OOMPANV U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 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 Christcburch papers 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 j reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. ' ~~musica.iT MUSIC. iyjr is s ~jn arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street [a card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, npEACHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, AshburfcOßt MX OSBOEN PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TUT R S T> OWM AN Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOCK STBHETj AfcBBURTON, RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. a card MRS A /TriLARIDGB, A. \J. V^LARIDGE. TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and BINGIKG COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, M.CH'M.S JL..fcf I--C.Wt. PIANOTOhTfiS, SINGING AND HAKMONY, AND MANDOLINE. WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. OUNG MEN—Write to mo for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves,—PßOFESSOß R. R. Hermann. Bpecialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves?.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 EEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'a your time to buy. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, übually 2s 6d.



NEW -GOOJL>B JUST 0 PKtfEI CRAIGHEAD & BERKYMAN, The leading Tailora And outfitters, Ashhurton. 4 29 &BHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be 3LOBED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, Ind will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, ifber that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. fi W. 3. PARSONS,; MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch, R. HANDOOOK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125 SMOKE THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BBANE MANOTAOTtJBED FROM CHOICEST VIBGI IA LEAF m 11 . .. .. ■ ■-* THE TEA OF JTHE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND.YOUIJWILL HAVI KU OTHEP. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbofjbssor Bicke2mcon reports that SAXON TEAS ia absolntely Pure and of good quality NIGHT fcCHOOL TjiOß Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mita, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s— Ah A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fame aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and 1 Indigestion by the same author, may be had i rom Mr Shftw on receipt of stamps,



"=: 15,000 rzr "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY. THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i» NO SETTINGiEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast-iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned imide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers.Jfrom whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



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JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBUETON "COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business &3 AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the d»y both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, no as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers, He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known thafc no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and a with [reasonable charges 3he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHBURTGN.



I DAVID THOMAS, i Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTON Loans Negotiated j Weekly Sales o! Live Stock—Tinwald and Aghburton 'Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fumyi Sales of Wool Throughout the Seasoa Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari a« Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOX- Matson and 00, Ohristohnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Oflristohuroh 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 Mv w bi&^J, nform m? Rak*ia Clients and otherß at J have appointed Ma W, JSaboook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, AsJiburton GREAT REDUCTION 7n PRICK OF i PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



WHEAT. __ WHEAT. ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are sibo prepared to Store Grafo on Farmers account in oar Few Grala'Stores West Street, Ashbarton, on very favourable terras Full sized Oornsacks and Twine SqppJied ab LO.WESJ? CUBBENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., OANTEBBURY FLOUB MILLS, OKn>iß^ and Storks WEST STRFET. A<ftnsrßTON



— PURE_SEEDS. =1 T HAVE lafely erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Lfne, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. Tarn dow prepared TO CLEAN for Fanners any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them sa'igfaction. I can supply best BYEGBASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 44lbs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, I4|lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel j also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBUKTGN. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FRII OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL iJThe best quality on Sale. uavid Thomas, ASHBURTON.



mHOSE who are married may also have a xtttaNTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, X pleasant recollection of the -Record \\ capes, and waterproofs, all new Keiga by purchasing J»* «».«' r home a lovely d &Q omt off uaua «J • toned, well finished f »«gjf Oj«JJ» afc a dressing gowns, at English/costl-At A. very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow s. Orr>s oheftp Bale< » ? EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re- JOCUND -Nineteen shillings cash to be ceived through their agents, direct x \ worth Twenty credit. Our practical from English Manufacturers, som6 special gstem of cash discount One Shilling in the lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One I^i.JP*^ n T, lfc£ »PP«val.-Babbitt Shilling in the Pound.-" The Hall," Bast Bbos, " The Hall,'> East Street. StW>et> TTTANTED KNOWN—Akrt of English VV samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, _r corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Obr's rf\ " 0 cap sale. 7 44 rW TTTANTED KNOWN — The way the W O VY young people of Ashburton should YjP t celebrate the record reign. Geb married, £-\ and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, ÜbJ ' rh Tailored Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. LJ ® 612 0 & a _ _ ___^ __ Hr 1-3 pi Tt/TRSKNlGHT,Caßhpurchaser© ladies, »» f^-i o tj ixJL gentlemen's, and children's left off g H O Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Go o ft 3 Road, near Baring Square. 513 l-H o & a ■--— tM "^ B A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, -yd a\ Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em- LLJ broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always L-J Jg< kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and LU —. Children's Underclathiiig, Dresses, Pinafore p. and Aprons made on the premised Our p«^ EH own make gives satisfaction to everyone. •^ &Q "WTANTKD 'Known, lle~~doonT and i*«i (J5 » » windows are lined with wonderful pH g-. bargains, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known—Spectacles, Bye W Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Everything in the optical line at S. Same's, Mewmjb's Zealandia Boot Store. Optician celebratedT ED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap



I Public Noti es ! — , _._.__ iiaker Bkks. imURNISHING UNDERT&KKB&, Corner of Waksnnl Road and Casa Street* and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Haveiock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tblbphoxb No. 69. "~ METHVEN. ~ LATES?~NEWS. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the day's telegraphic and oable news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS' BROS., daily, immediately after the arrival of the evening LOOK GHBAP WINTEJR FIBING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT h«i Trebled daring the tat twelvemonths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. Thii Ooftl I* the Beit and Cheapeifc 3te»m and Household Coal in the market, Used in the Woollen Factory and Cantor* bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 10 G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Aehburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, Easfc Street. Aho knives and scissors ground. 7 191



T3OSTAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE ifIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIK Establish ed—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions;) J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3



PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for prodncing 200 large Tea Cups of first-race Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr Greorge Jameson sold so largely, OCR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are eqaalJy good value for the money. OFJK TiSAB are so popular thafc we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is sincereat flattery,' but the public should sse they get fche genuine article. Jletaii irom all tha principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, AMDERSOM & CO., 155 Colombo Street, Ohbistchurob fbjedTmakekv"^ "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. j FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



T AM A CASH BUYER OF— EYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper'B Sheep Dip. ■ I LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, ..g g A L E X, JEWELLER, ! EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensure i_J comfort and correct sight. Don ißpoil your eyet by nsing b^dly fittin Spectacles. loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers and Mewe. by using inferior Lubricating Oils, wine eire yonr horseß and clog the Machines', when you oan obtain a true J tbricant { Ike i VALVOLIIfe which has been thoroughly tested all ove jhe world and prononnced Unequalled., j Obtainable from all Storekeepers 61? th Agents i EBWABT* REEOE & SONS OHUtSTOniTROR "TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s t) lid, usually 8s 9i.—Mellob's Zea landia Boot Store. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellok's Cheap 800 l Sale. ~HTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the preiniuee lately oscupied by Mr G. Neil!, intend:) to open same aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment, Rooirs, where viaitorß will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all houm. A few 1 boarders will 6od «U th« oowfprt* of ft homt, j



i iv>u.bir;£s« Notices. ! — : —■ : : —■ 7s td SAVED JAMEO , ANDERSON AND CO'i ifcDIANPEKOJS TEA, at 2a 8d per tb, is the bea^ and cheapest, as half a lb will make as much delicious Tea as lib ol cheip will of inferior flavour. J.A. & CO.'S price is printed on each package, but for cash I will Bell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, lOiba 3t 6d, or Slb« Is 6d below. ALL BR4ND3 OF TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHE&F, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATS.IiEICK WHEAT, ONIONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIX TREES, etc., »t Loweab iUte*. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. 8 18



"TUST Received, a Coneigument of the (I Celebrated "NEW YORK" LEVEE WATCHES, ONLY lOw 6d. i To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton,. ASHBURTON WOOL JWOEKS ~T AM A CASH BUYER oi WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Address : Late Homersham'a Wool Works. ■R RO'OKE. 3 67



NOTICE, T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AMD. PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 If YPB WRIT ING OFFICE Arcad9 Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly execurerl. Legal, Com meroial, Tabular Statements, Testimonial*, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circular*, etc., from 3b 6d per hundred. i Instruction in Typewriting. Vaoanoy for (wo pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM. i TO FARMERS. "" GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either go let or for ule. All orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLEY.



lIWOATESC?> PURECEYIONSINDIAK Rom V/irtiin tht Reach of/ig PURE I 1 /Q CEYLON I/O R|| ID IT ■• '"i! '-*■—' ' £AC| APRICE -^*'f 3 i sold Wall e^oeEßS* HAVE NOTHING ELSE, ANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Gapea now open beautiful gootfn, German made.-—A. Obb. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Begißtec Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, land all sorts of Ironmongery, is J, W. 'Harduby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, m 4 : TlMtnitb TeUphoot 52,