Official Directory.

Mayor of Ashburton~Mr Joseph Seaiy Eastßtrest . Agricultural and Pastoral Association- President, James Brown; Secretary, Wm. Simpson . Ashbtirton Building Society-Chairman, Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephefis . Ashburtoa Industrial Build ng Society- Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J O Duncan Ashburton Ciub—Secretary, Win Home, Manager, G. Anderson. Aahburton Borousli School Committee— Chairman, David McPnerson j Secretary, J 0 Duncan . Caledonian Society—President, G- &. M. Buckley, Esq.; Secretary, J '1 uckec Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager, Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Flour Mills—Manager, JThos Rollitt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Coorts and Licensing Committee —T W T»yler. wj Conoty Council—Chairman, Edward i* Wright; Secretary, Frederick Maiuwaring; Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Davison, West Street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Oiptain, A A Foo&a Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W H Dolman . Gas Company—Chairman, Thoa Bullock; Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department)— Poßtmeetfir, agent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J 0 Bell Hamp»tead Town Board—Chairman, o a Maynardj Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board-Chairman, Andrew Orr ! Seoretary, Chas Braddell Hoßpital—Medical Officer, »r J E Trevor Seoretary, F Mainwaringj Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspeotor of Faotories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Eade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Kobert Alcorn, Thoß Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Koad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hall Custodian, W Dolman Orange Hall—W. Patterson. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm St George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Clfflb (Ashburton)— Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)— Secretary, A A Foots Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade , Salevarda Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secretary—Albert Roberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Court house _ , Tinwald School Committee—Chairman, JAC.othier Tinwald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates; Clerk, A A Fooks

THE ABHBORTON GUARDIAN s MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1897,

Printed and Published by the Asbburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MONDAY, JUIW.7, OT,



Business Notices. _______ 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 Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil ie Guaranteed absolutely sate, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil iv the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Btearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. ~~~~~ OATMEAL. 45 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL 5 Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the beat 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 FOB 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' BEOS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L I M I T E B),] 1 SOLE AGENTS FOR: " HUMBERT " SWIFT" " SINGER" " TRIUMPH" AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Genuine Successes n'fian any other CJycle in the World and Still Reigrns Hupr«me. WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY. OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNitDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASBBUBTON. W m^r wLM <**)> 0 \^J Yyl Ml all fi^^r^ /^s^ek ifii W GREAT SALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing 1 Lines. BY W. H^COLLIER. Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard 33 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 per pair Velvet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' arid Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children:-, Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3s 6d Children's Carpet Siippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-wear Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, 8-: 11 per pair—worth 2a per pair more A LARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE 0 OB N E K."



QAKJIGII &lon» Eucalypti Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not betaken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly Bare origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, wo Is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and ttreifswald, Prussia, and reported b,y Dr Scliulz, Professor o£ Parmacology, at B-jn, and Professor Dr Moslor, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated w;th oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other subßtances, adaerent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., o£ America, is the ouly extract corresponding to scientific te.-t>, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract. All other crude oils are to ba classed among the urpentines,which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an interua.' medicament. These so-o<illod Eucalyptx Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles arc used for mechanical purposes areo ly ■ isccruibte. J3y the;r deficiency in mndgent oudour—whirh our prodnc, the only genuine Eicalypti lixlracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and rnobi'.c appear.vice Icing reduced in specific dantity though the presence of acids. * By their taste, tho resu't of the contracting ten dency of resins und temates. If these crude oils, so-calkd eucalypti extract", are »pplied by mistske in cases of croup, bron hiti, di[h theria, internal inflamatons, dyson'ery, woi.nds, the Consei encea are appaling. For safety always ask for SENDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI KXTKACT, and goi the old, welltested, a;d reliabls preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



NOTICE. ANY Persoo found tresßpassiDg on the Riveradale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated thia 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 j NOTICE. If. BAIRITOW TTAS'I REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Tcbweb"B, TANORED STREET. FLAGS FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. ENSIGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flagß for the Diamond Jubilee, including Australian Ensign, New Zealand Ensign, and the Jubilee Fiag on Sale at 6cl each. 9. ANDREW ORB. T ADIEB from the Country requiring I i medical treatment will find a very Comfort able Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGERS Aitken Street. 3 16 IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warrau ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Thb Lincoln and Midland fJoDNOTKP Tlbtio CoiMFAnY, T mcoin. Knpland To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural apeciaiiet and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of hia illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaiie Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the newß of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17



Public Notices. EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE IF L. F. ANDREWES & CO. T)REMISES have beea secured for & further term, and the Bale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, I i SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. H. N. ANDEESON, MANAGER, SAUNDERS' = = BUILDINGS. X HAVE now to hand a complete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTREMELY 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 TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children'B Boots and Shoes—" Standard " and other well-known brands. I alao hold large atccks of the BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS |Half-cheßts, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and £lb packages. Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Pollard, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Eoamelware, Crockery ware, and other goods. LOWEST RATES. I A. LAWRIE. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Fac'ory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICE 3 TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMEKS, T>UY YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM a. jesson, ! PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEh, | East Street, Aahburton,. WANTED KnowH—A. Orb, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea. air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4s 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His 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 but the best sole leathtr used. Repairs done at onoe at the Premier Boob Store, Etib Street, Town Hall, Aefa-



Business Notices "~~ ~"A ROYAL TRIBUTE." TQARLIAMENT has decreed that New X Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili- j tary contingent, and it is a foregone onclu- ; sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of State, tha Hon. Joseph Chamber- { iain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent c-f our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili- , tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the , event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals in the face of a hostile seer ion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some die crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD BURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a bleed of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea I His same is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea t He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent. T7IVERYONE accustomed to using the A.C. Oiniment Will find equal satisfaction in using th* Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to »sfe inßtead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, Few 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 is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AU Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported —price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Repreeentaiive, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aahburion, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure id 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, Shabpiin & Co Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case 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. E. Sykes, Chemist Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fHRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE WO OTHEI?.] SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pkofessoe Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pnre and of good quality DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... sa. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premlsce. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Buenett Street, Ashburtqn, |



SPRING BLOSSOM "fIX Packed in ifr), lib, stt>, and IOSb Net Weighi Air-light Tins. * No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No, 3 (Golden Lab©!} 1/9 per lb. 2'- per ft.. 2 /4 per % 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPECTACLES. _ SPECTACLES. 1 R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Oon.seqaence|of;the large increase in this 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 pal terns and moat approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. 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 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 that cannot be adopted by I those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also hfc.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL 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 TEE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the Oounty of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done. • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to S the making of a Combine. * . tt rM (3T| BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head-quarters are W § BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will g § go to employ local tradesmen, «ri O [x} BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work j^ P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same lino of business put together. 3d | w td ! tE| BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent J^ I H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These j Machines were made by us in Ashburton. j KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashbiirton. TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM|CLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Paget still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, nextjthe^Ashburtcn Club. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACK ss. REMOVES 3s. ! Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250 b^bbmnY HnV "V wirasSily^^^Ply^HiiißEiffßi ■■ fix bt _ BEQB _^ IK %Sm ™Si 4b Mr'*%Xt» """^ _^88l Wf nY JH B IA IBBL irt Jßff^*^ww^^/^s mL« cJb wJUm k v^^^^^^^^^^^^^h ■^l^hu in B^ft tSH i^riWii'mrfiWWi^r^^rlr^iV^lM'TilrWft B^Bm _BBBV A BBBW^ ■JBHBJl^Bj^^jJ^^Bß^^jjßjMMHaaMi^pi^g^^ 8881 flfll^^v J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. Tt/TJXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MA.TEEUALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c. t IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, k SIGNWRITER. Telephone 65 P'°« Box 16 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S * TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Material. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, COSSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERS, tea. SPLENDID VALUE IN JBLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTE^ SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Bbath & C 0.,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Taacred Street Ashburton. i



J^OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE *IRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE KSTABLMHBD—I72O. Claims Paid—-Thirty-seven Milliona J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUB 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thli is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally stood 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 sincerest flattery,** but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii trom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohbibtcsurcß X AM A CASH BUYER Of— EYE GEASS, | COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEE [SEEP. a H. DOWDING, Agent'lorfCooper's Shee{.|Dip. WILLIAM = =PATCHING, EAST STREET, •VXTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hit Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he bas now added SADDLEEY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will alto carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY, ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 CO CQ CQ rt g m 3 "^ c: c: c: o o q Baker Bros. TTU7RNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannl Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Browa's Coach Factory. HaVelock Streeh EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No, 69. FEED. MAKEIGy T3ROKBR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON commission.*: sl FRED MAKEIG, Arcade noti"ce7"~~~- I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, aa AGENT for my Patent Eoooomical Hot) Water Service, for the Aehburton County] Testimoniala on appiieatioo. 3 127 J. H, WALKEEi WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30s at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salkk's, Optician