The Ashburton Guardian.

XVII. NO. 4110

Ashbuktoin : Friday, February 5, 1897.

PRICE' INT? PENNY

A Mississippi Episode.

Ptiwan, bound for Now oSZim .« a i"£dSr isrr i ßl i- M,«7 at the *»te2c lashed the cn.mblmg shores with a fierce' ness that changed the geography of the country at every awash. The great ■_*__« mess pork, hides, furmtiire, and agricultural implements, was full of life and Sfcy , High rose the spirit of the passenger* The ; supper tables had been clewed away, but in the faint odours that still pervaded theton J and elegant saloon of the ilone Pelican tS lingered grateful reminiscences of tS sumptuous banquet. Si.«. reigned.bmJK ginci and trema:ooa beating of the t*ddl«. wheels disturb.d the reposal stillni! fchS brooded over all. Suddenly ao" J w fe unearthly, appalling ckmoi f f . Xr*e, S irom tne.t ■umbers the hundreds of sleet). mg passengers m board. Cwh folWd cra,h. Sound, as of heavi.,^falling Udfi were heard in quick _ucce_s.o ß , anlthJdS grew louder and yet louder. Frant o men women, and children, half-clad, SSVcSfS their salerooms, and with pah? d ft^and trembling voices tiie . lo ieim Lrf "S ■ otfaer wi»t MI happened. Had 2 boat stTuck a ar ß tivby^er, «*•*-' Hadst sirucaasnag? Was the steamer on fir*. ; .he captain had not yet retired. With drawn revolver he approached the .Vate to c ma. He listened for a mom-m* th* «s^jsr!_.^s^»a »atttt^sta_r is '""bt.v."', *w^«£ »sa s? t .ts. y ™BrL7'"ferf *. _• "•hMried faotoriei in the same berth." P°*a«

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). On Mondays, Wed. nesdays, and .Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive frcm the North -very day at 10.45 a.m,. 12.43 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 1253 ooon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A tr-in leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at. 4.25 p.m. The branoh <r_;n arrives in Ash^urfon at 9.45 a.m. Traits leave Fobaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m.. on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m. and on 'Ihnrsdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava ...fhv.n at the following times respectively ( „ 6-. 50 overy <%• f-zcept Fridays ; 10.30 Fnuaya 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



Shipping. __«___» 1 l H E jyjffjjHffi NEW ZEALAND 00 8 ROYAL MAIL STEiMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe,* Piynioui h ■ I I Port cf J Steamers. Tons. Departure. J Date. Ruapehu 4202 Wellington Feb. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Feb. 18 Ruahine 6127 — ~ Tongariro 4163 — April 15 Rimutaka j 4615 J — I May 13 and thenceforward every FOURiH THURSDAY. Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money, or approved guarantee for gam.. The Ruahine, March 18, and Rimutaka May 13, will go home through the Magellan straitß (weather permitting), calling at the port of Puutas Arenas We beg to draw the special attention of intending travellers to the grandeur of the scenery in the Magellan straits, and to point out that this line alone affords passengers the oppo- .unity of witnessing what is generally described as the finest panorama in the world. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION OOMPANY, LIMHED. FOR LONDON. JVI "OOYAL MAIL STKA jjfejjga^ XI; MERS, with superior jy^UUfAgP accommodationforallclaasee mmmmmmm*m 0 f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. OUth. Tons Commander From I Date. 1397 lonic ...4753 Kempson... — Feb 4. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — F.b 14. Aotea ... 6346 -'cotiand ... — Mar 18. Gothic ...7730K.id.ey ... — April 1. Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Grey mow th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch 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 _uijecb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and j hour of sailing j For further particulars apply to I F. FERRIMAN, I Agent, Ashburton.



business Notices, 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, I Manager. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mUY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Rjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and good quality



Baker Bros. niURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road wnd Cas. Streets 1 arid at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. MONEY TO LEND. Q EVERAL Large and Small Sums to b Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COW__ISH__W Solicitor, 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. X LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDING. T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEARING- SALE, COMMENCING FROM TO-DAY When a Large quantity of Up-to-date Goods, in All Departments, will be put on offer at prices which will effect a com plete and speedy clearance. GOME EARLY~~AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 500 yds Washing Prints, good, at 3s lid per doz ' 700 yds Printed Nainßook, at 3s lid doz 1000 yds Orepons, Ginghams, etc., at 6d, 7_d, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, in black and colours, Is 9d per yard. 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, la Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, in grey and fawns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd at Is lid per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere, 10_d, Is lid, and 2s 6d per yd—worth double ALL MANCHESTER GOODS AT COST 500 yds Cretonnes, from 4d per yd 20doz White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4£d each CLOTHING AND MERCERY TO BE SACRIFICED. Men's Braces 6d per pair Kaiapoi Suits 27s 6d—for 20a Kaiapoi Suits 45a—for 35s Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd All other lines Reduced. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women's two-strap leather, 4s 6d; Men's Canvas Shoes, 5a 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers, nailed or plain, 4a lid per pair. All other lines Equally Low. Bargains in CROCKERY WARE and GLASSWARE. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and TINWARE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA {#*?



MUSICAL. " MUSIO ~~ i vr *s 3 "~~ <n A Rs °N MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. 1 122



A CARD MRS A. CrCLABIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. lyT RS TjOWMAN TT 0X (Certificated Teacher.) Will resume Teaching on THURSDAY, February 4, 1897, and will be at home to arrange with pupils on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 25th and 26th January. Havelock street, January 21,1897. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Exa minations. ~™e~Wlt^ MISS BESSIE SIMM ON DS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. MR OSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months, viz., March, July, and November. Orders may be left with M \ LLEWELLYN OWEI\ at his Mnsk- Stndio, Arsade Chambers, Ashburton Llewellyn Owen. M.C.S'M.., ___..__?.-L-CB__. PIANOFOiiTE, , SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1. 1897 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS fTliakeig, CAMERON STREET (Opposite Reid and Gray's, The next term will begin on Monday, February 1,1897. VACANCIES in each of the above Terms on application



Business Notices. i** 11 I ki iiini 'lit % ___ m KM _E_ !f?9 ____.! V___ ______ W lit fi'iililflilii.if Establishes Over SO ears BEST BKLECTBD STOCK; CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER [IN NEW ZEALAND. /^OMPIETK FURNISHINGS FOR VV BEDROOM .*.__<_> lOs, Bead.tead, Spring Mattress and Redding, Duchease Chest, Washstand, Two Chairs. .All Carpets from 3s 6d made and laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Christchubch A. Marshall Manage



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WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and^have pleasure in introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THEEE AFEON OPEN EEAB REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY 7RIED AND TESTED, having been n use in America and England for the pa.t four seasons, and in Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE~APRON REAPER AND BINDER. StillgHolds Jits Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the ! BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout) the harvest MR E, B. RESTELL isjn Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT. _R_F H ft ■ '^l_^„__J^_m_lf _t ______ WHEAT. WHEAT. TIT B ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PKIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, i We are aiso prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acconnfc in our New Grain Stores Weßb Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Gornsacks and Twine Supplied ab LOWES U CURRENT "RATES j JtiOJL-Lll 1 & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. l Oinm A*p S*qrp TOJI STREET, ASHBURTON,



( Business Notices davidlSomas, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Christohurch' Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch I White's Sheep Dip | Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, A_.hbar.on GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s Gd Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8. 9d«-'Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, j THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best dUplay ever made in Ashburtor A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. FT.HE ELECTRO-PLATED SILVER WARE OPENED UP BY" S. S A L E X, DIRECT IMPORTER, EAST STREET, From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLAND. Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever seen in the Ashburton District!. The Goods comprise the newest designs in BREAD PLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA ' AND COFFBK SETS. E. P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMPS. New designs in Jam Dishes and Butters, both Novel and Pretty. E,P. Fruit Dishes, Toast Racks, Breakfast Dishes, and Entree Dishes with hot water compartment etc, etc. The Quality ot these goods is Unsurpassed, and the Plate is thoroughly reliable, INSPECTION INVITED AT THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OP b, feAJbJ^JLV.} EAST STREET. (Telephone _.;;, S3. -_-N_-M-_--M-H--_-_-m-_im-_^ SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK — AT — JL JLJLIJ \J \^f Xl-Li JLj JL\* = NOW TAKING PLACE. = QOME EYE-OPENERS IN BARGAINS. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. W. H. COLLIER.



i Business Notices. j GEAEAM & COja " PATENT PERMANEJS FOOT-KOT CUBE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Marlborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I hove no hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, anct has been u.ed in the di< trial under my charge with tbe best reenltfi I have reoommended .nd shall continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep afftoted with Foat-Rot, a di.ea.e whioh I regret to cay is so often neglected until it takes eroh I strong hold on the flook that it o_n no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its fire, appearance by a little attention &nd the use of your remedy. , j JOHN MOORE, j Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895. [ Dkpartmj-mt os 1 Agriculture, Haweea ' I In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysapbt's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every eoEfidenc. in saying that the cure was i a perfect on., although the weather was very ' wet and stormy, and tbe examination was only cix days after the feet had been dressed, j Some of the sheep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. j I should recommend ail sheep owners to use your Specifioif their sheep are troubled with | Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure j it will give _aiis.action.--I remain, yours ! truly ' ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22,1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington.



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loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURJ2 -*- Why ruin your Reapers and alowe.' by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_, tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true I ike TALV«IiIII_ which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers cc th igents EDWARD REECE & SONS CHRISTCHURCH mmmmummm \hm Wiifeln jl& Retell ef JB CEYLON 1/if pure YnSK INDIAN i / Bis on __H____J___. BLENDED flf EAriraieE -f_^i A*. UP TO 9M /J_\ 4/P£RLB.[_^/^r| SOLD BYAU CROGERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. \______________---a---->--. ———■_—«—~_-_-> F. Ferri mars. AWAITING A WELCOME HOME. LARGE ENAMEL MILK DISH, ONE BASIN, AND SUNDRY BOOKS. Borrowers will kindly note. |f. ferriman. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call | I at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' TTTHAT do I see before my eyea! A ! YY Ch.»p u\9 of Boot, at Mdlor'i,



Foa Indigestion, the best remedy is un do i btedly In oeton's Camomile P___ta iw can confidently be recommended as beinj. mild m operation and absolutely free from injnnoM drugs. Acting at once as a aplen did torn, and a gentle aperient. For nearly IJO years they have proved ur.eqnallei' for r_.digest.on, .itynpepsia, _ick Headache and ;or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l*d, 2s od, and lis, by all Mcd? ono Vendors thrwghont the w»rl/'. A



NOTICE. FTIHERE is a vacancy for one apprentice in > this Office. Applicant must have passed the sixth standard. Ashburton Publishing Company. January 18th. BARGAINS. I^TEW AND SECOND-HAND ! DRAYS, SPRING WAGGONS, ROAD I CARTS, GIGS, DOUBLE-SEATED ! BUGGIES, FARMERS' AND WHITECHAPELS, ALL TO BS SOLD VERY CHEAP AT o 1 JHiliiljJli b VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, West Street, Ashburton. 1 136 lOfS€B, THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which ihe public can secure the most Fashionable fcuit, 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 Suit procurable. Gents own material made up. W. PAULING, " Manager. MEDICAL. "JTJR. ERNEST FOOKS, being unable to commence the practice of his profeasion until the end of February, has appointed DR. HENRY REED to carry on the same until that date. DR. REED cm be consulted at Dr. Greenwood's late residence, Burnett Street, West, where messages can also be left. HOURS.<-9 to 11 a.m.; 1.30 to 3p m. 2 4 THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt thab you get Good Value for your money at Mbllor's. WANTED KNOw¥l-MRS~inwAß< having taken the premises lately t o-cupied by Mr G. Neill, intenda to open [ same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment ■ Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few . boarders will find all the comfort* ot | home,