The Ashburton Guardian.

Vo . xviii. no. 4352

Ashbubto> : Monday, JNoyeniber 22, 1897.

PRICE : ONE PEBTJNY

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

i rains leave Ashburton FOR THK "> £>RTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. And 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12,48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. =»,£s?? ,eav6 Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m„ and 2.58 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A tram leave* fo» Mount Scmers hranob we every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh tram arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trainß leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m„ on Tuesdays at 10,10 a.m, T»d on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. It . leave Methven at the following times respectively --6.50 every day, except Fridays } 10.80 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



Shipping- 00 8 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. ,1 Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Nov 27 Kaikoura 4507 —. Deo. 23 Tongariro 4163 ■— Feb 17 SnahuM 8127 «~ Maroh 17 We are now prepared to book through Spaisages to the West Coast of South -America an 3 Rahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. I For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., lan. Agent*, Ashburton.



SEEDS. FOR PRESENT SOWING, j 1 A TONS RED CLOVER. Jj|\ TONS COW GRASS. X TONS. WHITE CLOVER. £J TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. £J TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 OABBAGE PLANTS. J. feJdjiLJLijL on KjxJ* .'___ ______957



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SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,«*._ "OCTAL MAIL STKA- *^ MHRS, with superior vpj^M&S^ accommodation f oraJlclas&es wKwßs"-»■■ 0 f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriii'e and Ply. mouth, ~ i'ons(Commander From Date, j Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn Dec. 30 Gothic ...7730 Kidley ... — Jan. 6 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aotea ... 6346 [Scotland ...[ —• lonic ...4753 Kempson.„ — CARGO STEAMER^ Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ...jWell'n July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — * Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon xtassengers only HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



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TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited SI^AMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For We^tporfc and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE-^-Fo* extra sailings see advertise ment in Chris^hurcb papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelßou and Pictoa, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are bubject to alteration; reference fehould therefore be made to Christchurch daily papera for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



THE GENUINE DR GUILLIEK ELIXIR Tonic, Glairons. and Anti-Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage File, Chemist of the let Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Pans. Dr Gnillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depnrative, it is the best remedy against ail bilious and glairiou For more than seventy-five years Dr Qnillie's Elixir has been employed with success againat diseases of the liver, the •spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, jfevar, li.Jlaenaa, at in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations', and see that yon get the Genuine Dr Guiilie's Elixir, Which bears the signature of Pan! Gage, aad mark that each bottle is accompanied fey Treatise oo Glairs. Sold by Druggißts, Patent Medicine :t Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DROG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W.



THIS SPACE 1 IS BESEBfED FOR F. & H. STEEL. F~OKCOUGHB, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA ! Influenza, Consumption, &c,&o „_„^ I/-AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEBD tV Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c ••AY'SCOMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant,for i IV Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints , is AT SCOMFOTJND, for Coughs and Golds, is equally ! f\. serviceable for horses and cattle I •AY'S TIG PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia-, Faeeache IV &c. Contain Quinine, lion, &c L mVU CATHABTICTJM PILLS d gentive, corre-1 tive, and agreeably aperient jr II OAOTJLIKK--CemeElifor Broken Articles. Sold \J erorywjieso. Manufactory. Stockpoit E nglsnd



EPULOOB BU(IAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Oane-sugar, of which it has not the in <convfincies. Its sweetening power being •considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of -water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch. Gamier, 8, Roe dcs Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DHUG .COMPANY, Limited, dydney.



LOW VIIALITI DE OHttRCHILL'S Svmv «C Hypophoephite of Lima is prescribed by th« fealty for the cure ofConsump- Ijoß. Ohronio Cough and general debility ** «*f.%ins two «* the principal Ingredients necessary I f SPhUqSiu ?n? ** Human Frame,afid which m oonsmered deficient ia the above complaints, yi Shorn, and Limei » *MO. be top lighl teeommendeft ator delicate t, waraia. Dr C&«bsMll'b Compound Py™P ot HYPOPHOSPHITES a waifcrain food, and in coses where musci^* B*"" nervous exhaustion ban acquired a world-wide r?W» tion. Bach bottle bears Br Churchill's signature* Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PAUIS



KU L A F E iUimerit of economy against faligue hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatigumg, stimula ting^ reconstituent Indispoosable to Velocipedists, ascen tir/mete, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to dewiop Fr*aee, M- Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue def JTrancs-Bourgwis, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney IiO^US 1-JBL& J3eatoA.ll



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS are 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 Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England, .. KOZIiQ TI3A. j Pur©



WIND- rJnfcfe?P^HHa^V WIND MILLS. ; «^|||R^ MILL». BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmill "TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the beat proof of their superiority. Farmers 4 Householders ■ ■ .■#.'■■ will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering itock , | and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap aud profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." j This Press is speoiilly designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing | and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & j SPADLING HARROWS, Seoond to none j ; Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. ' *": _____ Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters. Corncrushers, & Seed Cleaners, nof known as the best that can be prooured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



J> EGBERT MURRAY, U^^^m EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \So^_^sr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in Bl*^ the District.) "TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of WA.TC'Jb-IB'*, * |d &> PJ_ATl±,_> GOQIJfcS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Q 9 Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. - OH Oloclcs in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, £the , higher grades being manufactured on the premises.,,., W ,j «Te"wellei*y find F* la ted Oogcln—Newest designs, " best quality, lowest prices. i Mi d Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J tlie most skilful staff of wotkmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. fa 50 Years Experience in the trade.



TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS. TTAVING Purchased the whole of MR ZANDBR'3 well selected stock of BAE AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade on the Most Liberal Terms Possible. We are also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our client* will be met in the most complete manner. - All orders for the present loft at Me Zander's Stork or Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. H. COLLINS & CO.,



H. M. JONES. PIANOS, PIANOS, from £20 to £78 10s. ORGANS, ORGANS, from £15 10s to £45. Cash or terms, monthly payments. LAWN TENNIS and CRICKETING MATERIAL from J. Wisden's and Sons. CROQUET, CROQUET. FISHING TACKLE. booksTbooks. Latest Novels, Reward and Presentation Books, Poets, and Theological and Religious Works, Bibles, Prayers, and Hymnals, STATIONERY~TATIONERY. Lateßt Designs in Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, Plain and Gommeroi»i i Stationery, Account Books, Pocket and Memorandum Books, Letter Books, and Oo*#e Requisites. Albums, Writing Desks and Cases, Work Boxes, Ladies' Bags, Companions, Dressing Cases, Photo iframes, and Purses. i Electroplated Glass and fancy China Ware. Toys In great Variety. Dolls, Delia Dolls,'in wood, China, wax, rubber, rag, and composition. j SCHOOLS SUPPLIED WITH ALL REQUISITES, , He M. JONES.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and, Ashburton Alternately fortnightly Sale* of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearta* Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ofaristchurch Booth, MoDonald and do, Ohristchurch Whites Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin I Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools , Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. , J HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARD* & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to < act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction " with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESB. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbsrton { §REAT REDUCTION m PRICE OF | PLANET JB* TOOLS. ! DAVID THOMAS. : ASHBURTON) ;



= PURE SEEDS. = T" HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEEDCLEANING 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 GrBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. j I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16Jlbs to the bushel; 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, ASHBQKTON. 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. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club,) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop ia Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices Which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210 a, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12^MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade: CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179



/ixr_nT T7Q PVPT T?Q \j X vyJUJjiks« \j X vyJ-4Jj4O» '* Swifts" * Triumphs " " 4 talantas* 9 rjIHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES AT JK,Ii;I>UCJBI> PRICES. LADIES' TTIAVOURITE " mRIUMPH 9? \ OOA *-a~tt ADIES. JjAVOURITE ± RiUMPH j 3q£\) oa»h- GENTS' '* mRIUMPH?? "OOAD TRACER } _£1 Q OA^M ENTS' X RIUMPH JtiOAD XVACER j <&JLO A»H POPULAR " QWIFT 5 5 "OOAD TRACER \ «OAr «w OPULAR OWIFU XiOAD JLiACER / <&^U CABH' A3-KE- Pi™ RSSB^^-w } £22 «**=■ We have the following sundries in stock, viz :-TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc. .... ! Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For; FULL PARTICULARS MiV BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL* IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON,



I Warned, fOEMEMBER, Remember, that Mxllor's IX Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only. Now's yoar time to buy, TTTANTED Known, Girla' Pretty Strap T T Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store, WHERE are yon going to, my pretty maid? Te Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he said THOSE who are married may also have a pleasant recollection of the Record Heigti by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacle., Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything is the epaiaal line tt S Samuk's, Optician WANTED Kuown—Ladies' Water proofs 5a lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin lid per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d—Andrew Obb's Great Sale,, _ - . 818 TT7""ANTED Known, the doors and TT windows are lined with wonder fu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN-A loroTEn^Ush samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Ores' Cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black 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—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED KNOWN-~NewGentlemen's Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing—W. H. Collier.



WANTED Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im- j ported.—MlTOHKT LAND TURNER. WANTED KNOWN-infanteesrwool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Marceila quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—-Afa A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots & 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Roofs 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Ore's Sale of Assigned Kaiate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTKD KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkin*, ray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table overs, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's heap sale 7 46 YOUNG AlßN—Write to me for Va'.u able Kree Book concerning your sfclvus,—Professcr R. B. Hxrmann specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 "o^7" ANTED Known—ThatMitchell and YV Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods. Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per s.s. Aotea, September 6th WANTED KNOWN-The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate, the record reign. Geb married, And buy their furniture at .H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. ___ 6 120 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies" jacket!, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price; ladies* dressing gowns, at English cost—A<i A. Orr's cheap sale. WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots,— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known-A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only.



SMO X £ THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Ping Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BPA 3 MANOTACTCBXD FBOM OHOICEST VIRGINA LEAP



Gold Mmdal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, Neural&ia, etc. Cured by 1 ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fumi jgT.tii.tor JEspie is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J- ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co, Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists, Require the signature on every ciga rette. E»ch box of CigHi-ettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions.



SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mr Hesbltine' Saddlery Busines?, I,intend^keeping A LARUE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that the public will jb«3 able to make a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedies and Devonshire Oils. R. J.'GrUY, BUBNETT STBEET.



LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hkrmanh, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hootam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies* Dining and Refreshment Roorrß, where visitors will find a long felt | want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders-will find all the comforts of a home. *!,';



MRS KNIGHT,Cash purchasero ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 ___ j FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rods, : Minnows, Flies, Traces, Rfiels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardley, East Street. ICE**, Iceß, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor tor a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, eto,~rJH. A Flower, G«n ecbioner, Eaa.fc Street. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discpunt for Cash. Repairs as usual doae at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moisos's Premier BootDepQc, Ashburton TTTANTED KNOWN—French serges V V in navy, black and maroon, at 1b 6d worth 2^ 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 253 to 7a 6cl silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Pzowkk, Confectioner, etc. East Street Kozie Tea is strong, rich, and pure.—John Orr and Co , agents'} JUST Fancy,. Men's Pegged Bluchers $3 lid, usually 8a 9d, — Mkllor/s Sea andia Boot Store. WANip KNOWN — One of the, choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. VT7"ANTED, wise fathers and mothers TT remember that Msllok's Annua Boot Sale is now on, I HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at M^Lxaa'a Cheap Boot Sale,



NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to j. Tasker, Butcher. A. HENRY TTXISHES to inform the farming com- VV munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best, of work manship and moderate charges, to merit » fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part of the district at the shortest notice, HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bought in any quantity. K. J. HENRX", 10 35 Manager.



ASHBUP.TON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDA\, ' THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ' ICOZJIB TEA Molt Economical