TEI ARHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JUNE 28,1 1897.

Printed and Published by the Aehburton Publishing Company, Limited, at tbei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. MONDAY, JUNE 21, l^f,



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). Ou Mondays, VVid- ; nesdays, and Fridays, an extra tram leavt 8 ] at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from tho JSorth very day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.43 noon (express) nd 8 0 p.m. , Trains leave Ashburton bOit I Hit SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 J noon (expreas). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, ■; and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave 3 for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The brand) train arrives in Ashburtcmat 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pukria for Methveu daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m. «.id on j Thursdays at 12,20 noou. Ti I leava . Methveu at the following tiny..a ruspootively -6.50 every day, except B'ridaya ; 10.31 Friday* 3.10 p.m. Tuomiaya. QARDIR & Sonn B-iittilypt* Kxirac There are imitations of Eucalypti Uxtntct in the market now, products of simpl- distillation forming j nule resinous oils. I» order Hint t,he*e crude oils may not bo Uken, OUR PURK Vor^ATILU KUCALY I'l KXTRAUT, which is r--co«nisoiJ by tho medlojil division of the Pwaian GovOTiiment to be ot periecny euro origin, a» their Infirmatton foru;nnip«i to \w through tho Consul at Mellxmmo, March 3, 18. t>, wo " ?s* rrora.l by tests by tho Medical Clinics of tho tlnircrsitfes tvt Bonn ami Ureifs-wtiM, Trussiu, and reported by Or Schuls, lTo^sswr ol ••arniacology. at Bon, and Professor Or M.wlor, Hirectov of tho >fw!>cal Clinic at GreifswaW, that only produce tlwt hiv saturated withox,y««i and freed of nclds. lwino.is ami othtr substances, adncreut to primary aistitlation. will dovelopc tho sanativa qualities profw to tho plant j«sordf«« to these authorities, and acior.ting to Pro fwsor Dr Wst«r, of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Woo:), Hftzard, etc.. of AmenoA, is tho only extract corresponding to scientific te ? t , and the only one whie^ poseessos the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract, All other crude oils arc to be classed union*? the | ' urpantißU%wMch have, when used as medicine, no | therapeutic effect, ani are abandoned as au internal medicament. These so-clled Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Kxhilnt:ons as commerctal articles are used for merhanical purposes ueorly < Iscernible. ■ By the'r deficiency in undent oudour—which our produc', the only genuine Eucalypti Extract? develops most freely through its surplus oxygen By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and ten nates. If tbese crude oils, so-called eucalypti extract", are applied by mistake in cases of croup, broil hid, diph theria, internal inflamat oris, dysenery, wounds, the conseq ences are appalin?. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTKAUI', and get the old, well test* I, aid reliabb preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, ;i astralia. SANDER & SONS.



THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATBONISB BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest |[ Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work doru you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewhi" Machine to £\ the making of a Combine. fcg E£ BECAUSE We do not tak« in work, and thon «et it done at head-quarters in the lart'e towns. Oar head quarters are fj BHinOE WOBKS, Ashlmrton. Where your money will fej go to employ local tradesmen. m BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work yg P3 done in other provinces than .-ill the other shops in the same lino of business put together. P •BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent J^j EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Ot»go. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRirGE WOBKS, Ashburton.



F. CLARK, .'AIRDRESSEB AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING rJOBACOOB OF THE BE>T BRANDS. 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 ACCORDEONS, More to arrive, PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Oavoura la per box, Manillas 5 for Is WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc,



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LOW VIIALITI DB CHURCHILL'S Syrup o£ Hrpophospiiite of Lima is preserlbod by; tha faculty for tho cure of Conanmp- Iskm. Clirouic Coutth and general debility IT contains two of the principal ingredients necesaar j tor building up tho Human Frame, and which are noiisi"ilM«l deficient in Om above complaints, viz, PJio.jpb.orus and Lime. It oanno bo too highl recommended for delicate cfcUolron, Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of TffYTOPHOSPHITES S rcftl brain Jood ( and in cases where mu*cu(a R«d eotvou'* oxhauetioft haa acquired a world-wide roput feion. iiaoh bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature* Prepararl only by SWAN, CHEMIST, PARIS



JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMB, ABHBURTON. THE Advertiser desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that j ho makes a specialty of keeping in stock the j very highest c'asa of spirits so that the public i may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch. —Walker's Kilrnarnock in bulk affd case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Specii! Bernard and Co., Lei th—" Encore" ; Gilbey'a "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—five old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivefc "Perfection"; Gow and Boss, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow— Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth — Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow ■— White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co, Belfast—"bham rock "; Dunville's Belfast John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ;Old BushmiUn Distillery Co. ; County Antrim— puremalr; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario, The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O. M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Biaquifc Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—'the best; Denis Mounie's brands—hulk and caae; Martell's Dark. Gins of all grades, aud English and Colonial bottled Alo and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Charfcrense, Guracoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A Jong wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. ' The Cafe is open from seven ».m« till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquorß have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. B ALEXANDEB, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 20



SAUNDERS' = = BUILDINGS. T HAVE now to hand a complete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTK EMELY LOW RATES—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness. Now is the time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES best makes. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTH ING, (all sizes). WATERPROOF TWEE].) COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes —" Standard " and other well-known brands.



I also hold large sto iks of the BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and £lb packages. Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Pollard, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Enatnelwaro, Crockery ware, and other goods. LOWEST RATES. A. LAWRIE.



WANTED KNOWN—Mus Hiwa having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neiil, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roon.s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at ail hours. A few -boarders will 6nd ail the comforta of home. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boot« and jh oe;> —MKiiLOtts Zealandiu, Boot Store. frvptmt e>nd Inylpraiwg-^Nm Vtnut



SPECTACLES..SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN OoE*«qaeace|of* the large increase in thin branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stook of Optics, by frequent, consignments from England of the latest p*tterns and most approved; designs in all elaeßes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc, OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, anri during that time has lr.ade careful study of the relation between Spectacles and 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 thib cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also h&.a Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT 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



«L_ PRIZE MEDAL „#■ rO£EYLQMIHMN t'ooi Within &c feaeft of AH FIJ ST" *-» *  £2 ,JL_f „.—» ah© up to I A SGI® BYAH."cioCEiIS» HMTENOTHINCjaSL



I KOTICB. millS ASHBURTON TAILORING X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public etui .secure the most Fashionable fuit, 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 , procurable. Gents' own material made up. ~ ~W. PAULING, Manager



J. WILSOJN. CORNIER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. IUTIXKD PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, |MIRROR GLASS, ARTISTS* MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM* ENAMELS, VARNISH JS, de., IN &TOOK. .PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWBITER. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16



GREAT SALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing Lines. BY W. H^OLLIER. Striped Twill Fianneletteß, 3d per yard 83 inch, very heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blankets, 2s lid each Double Bed Blankets, 4s 6d each A splendid line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is par pair Velvet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' and Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 8a 6d Children's Carpet Slippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, la (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special lino Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-waar Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, B.s 11 per pair—worth 2s per pair more ALARGE STOCK OF RECOKD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE OOBNE K."



ItOeST TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON :COUNIY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. St.ef 1, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business aa AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMKKTS, 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 day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling ita produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHURfiH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc,, are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for iheir superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery uud implements, as well as extras, so aa to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BBAVKN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CtiRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that 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, end to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges, he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STEEE.T, ASHBURTON. 625 ___ " "



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGiNG. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. ORDER EARLY. W. IL^COLLINS & CO., ironmongers, painters, timber jand coal merchants,



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS. fTHHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Crack- Jl proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ble. Kangaroo Calf, soft aa a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft aod comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and j ask for these'new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES HELLOR, 25EALA.NDI& BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



SPRING BLOSSO M TE £ Packed in yib, ID), 51b, and 10S) Net Weight Aib-Tight Tina. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Labeli 1/9 per lb, 2'- per Ib. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and T™ Dealers.



WHEAT. WHEAT. ¥XT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS O F PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aino prepared to Store Grain on Fanners account in our New Graln' B StoreF Weet Street-, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oorneacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES I 1 CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OmciM and Stobeh WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLE AVER''who worked so Jong for Haeby Faokt is still shoeing horses].in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Club. ' DRAUGHTS 6a. HACK sa. REMOVES 3s. SteefTrotting shoes and Kaeing Plates a specialty.



FOURTEEN DAYS. = GRAND = DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE For Pourteen Days. GREAT BARGAINS. JUBILEE FLAGS. U bILKE HANDKERCHIEFS. JUBILEE COSTUMES JUBILEE MILLINERY. JUBILEE RIBBONS. JUBILEE GLOVES. JPBiLEE HATS JUBILEE SHIRTS. JUBILEE TIES. JUBILEE BLANKETS. JUBILEE BOOTS, JUBILEE APRONS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ANDREW ORR.



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEKOSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which" we are Soie Agenta for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc, etc.j which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices.) OATMEAL., 01TMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from anj adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L I M I T E D), SOLE AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER;' « SWIFT," uSINGER" " TRIUMPH" ! AND H[ATALANTA» CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Genuine Successes 111 an any other Cycle In the World cinci Still Oeig-ns Supreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNJKDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, A.LFORD FOREST AND METHVEN 'THANKS the Public most heartily for I their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mue erers' Boots being a *specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept in stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'c Tea*. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily



WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goo<?a, German made.—A. Obr. 3 14



WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, * and Everything in the optical line at 8. Salkk's, Optician



OOFAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE *IRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established—472o. Claima Paid—Thirty-aeveu Millions; J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aahburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ie noted for prodncing 200 large Tea Onpa of firat-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely, OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is sincereat flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article, Retau irons all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, , | 155 Colombo Street, Chkistchubch



T AM A^CASH BUFER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. ' C. H. DOWDING. Agen6^for|Cooper's Sheej> Dip.



NOTICE. XT AS REMOVED; to more centra Premises opposite MitohbllJ& Tuenbb's, TANCRED STREET.



NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGA I N JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. 6 8S LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEGIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District;, S. S A L E *• JEWELLER,.' EAST STREET, ASHBURPON. | AZARUS Patented System encore i ,,J comfort and correct slghi. Done spoil your eyes by nstng badly fitfcin Spectacles.



Baker Bros. TTIURNISHING^UNDERTAKEBS, Corner of Waksmai Road »nd Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPWED Telephone No. 69,



FEED. MAKEIGr, T3ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLDS-ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade