The Ashburton Guardian.

vo/.. xviii, no. 4379

k.Bn burton : Friday, December 24, 1897

PRICE J ONE PENJSY



Shipping, NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FUR LONDON, if ?Ja Monte Video, Teneriffo & Plymonth. Best Accommodation for all clauses of Passengers at Lowest Bates. Porb of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kalkoiira 4507 Wellington Deo. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruahine 6127 — March 17 Rimntaka 4515 — JAoril 14 We are now prepared to book through passages to the Went Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambucc, and the Falkland Islands. Races and other par tionlars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lot. Agents, Ashburton. $HAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jsi ROYAL MAIL STEA draKSWs^ MKRS, with superior S&mS£&& accommodation for all classes '^BMHi^B o f p a g3enpers, calling at j Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month . ronß|Commander Prom Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphio ...8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6546 ... — Mar. lonic ... 4753'Kempaon... — Mar. 31 ' CARGO STEAMERS. * Rangitira 4045 Burton ..Wel'tn Dec. 10 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Mamari ... 3583 Levack .... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 t.on3 register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two irips to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 290h, And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga,, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raratong*. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 ?3 Agent. MUSICAL. (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 ME OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft 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 hia Music' Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tyr RS T3OWMAN "Cl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashburton. RAX AIA—T U BSD AY S. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. t~— —— ' A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN ; Sadndebs' Buildings, Ashhurcon. ——ry^ parson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streots, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. J24_ Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOHTiI], SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOI/NH]. A OAKD MRS A ri fiLARIDGE TEACHEH CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON, Terms on Application, P^^^^- - ■ For Incgestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They cau confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free fronr injurioua drugs. Acting at or 06 as a splen did tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallet' for Indigestion, Dycpepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints, Sold in bofctlea -a l£d, 2s 9d, and lls, by all if edi doe Veudors throughput tiw world, :



9^ ROBERT MURRAY, /*££|\ EAST STBEET, ASHBUUTON. V^-i^^F (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent) stock of WATUHE)*, * ® X CLOCKS, Q JJt±;WJ<JLJL.rciSY, Q jtf \JSc PJL.A/JLH.I> GOODH. - * OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. .w n — 0 Watctiesi of all grades from the lowest price to the higheit quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. » Clocks in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oaaes,^ the higher grades being manufactured on the premiees. W f^ Jewellery and Plated Gcoods— Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most ekilfal staff of woikmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. m §0 TfiarS Experience in the trade. WIND- WIW »- MILLS MILL BOOTH MACDONALD'S ••Carlyle" Windmill j TTS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Fsftmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition bo their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Presß, the " Carlyle Junior." This Press is specially designed to meet the need of the amall farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing J and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send forjPrices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters. Corncruahers, & Seed Cleaners, now known as the beat that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WKST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~zn 15,000 "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY frr 5 THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m no settingTrequired. With Stove .Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; ■ ■— \ i ,Q e - - - ' Soid,by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315 Hew Zealand Insurance Company. EBTABLISHED* «. - 185 9, CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THE PREMIXB AND"^WEAIiTHIEBT COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHBTOHING MAOHWM, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST OURUEHT RATfiS HANMEB & GKAVBB, AGENTS



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Woo] and Grain Broker, ABHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ash barton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Siting, Fats, Hided, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari uz Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Oferistchurch White* Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SA L E S.f 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakftia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction wtth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Auhburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB* TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. 4.SHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. =: T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLE^N for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGR.ASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16|ibs 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, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES,;FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed iv my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. rjTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account In oar isew|Graln Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful eised Gormacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST OUKRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILL£ t OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR iS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties'in MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors' ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all bszes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15s> A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the naw shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, <fee. ANDREW ORR



D EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllob's JIV Stock-taking Sale will IMb for fourteen day* only. Jsaw'a your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan <t black, only 3s 6d, at Melloh 8 Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllor's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he laid. f I THOSE who are married may also have » JL pleasant recolleotion of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished Amerioan Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lina »t S Saber's, Optician WANTED Known,—Ladies' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for la, Corsets 1b 6d,—Andrew Orb's Great Sale., 8 18 TTTANTED Known, the doors aud TT windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Oers' 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. Obb's cheap sale. 742 TT7 ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and ali requirements of choice design now showing. -—W. H. Collier WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large { i white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, irom 2s lid j white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known; — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d,Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Icfants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toiiet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheup sale 7 46 TTOCJNG MEN—Write to me for Valu JL able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professes R. K. Hermann L'pecialißt, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN —The way~the young people of Aehburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets. capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies* dressing gowns, at English cost—At A Ork's cheap sale. WANTED Known, in fourteen days 1 intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. LADIES —Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hkrmakn, French Special ist, ColHdb Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WAITED Known—That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer' Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and hoe up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a& usual dono at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Dep6s, Ashbmton IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN - One of the choicest assortments of spring goeds ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. 'ITTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to TT remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. •X^TTANTED Known--That we are now v showing the finest assortment of Geula! Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Teunis Shits just opened. —Mitchell & Turner. FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in a!t the latest designs, including Rod?, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, \ Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J, W. Hardle^, East Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vestß, all at landed coat. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotkam having taken the premises lately O2cupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rocks, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will Qnd all the comforts of a home. WANTED— Ladiea tn give Mitchell & Turners Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8a 9i.— Mkllor's Zea landia Boot Store. \"\7 "ANTED KNOWN—French serges V V in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2i 6d ; dress goods, from 10J per yard single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7a 6d ■ silicias aud liuiugs, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 . WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days ' only. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren'sStraps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. BLUK Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; Sharps, 5a per bag; Bran, 3s 6.1 per ag, ex store —Fletcher Bros., Aahburton LOOK tIKRK —Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer bnaka at 2d per glass at W. Q. Paos's Store, KwtßeU,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. Wool Heason, 189.-1898 OUR NEXT WOOL SALES will take place at TIMARD ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, 1898, AND AT OHRISTOHURCH ON FBIDAY. JAN. 14, 1898. Clients will please consign their clips, if intended for the Timaru. Sale, to JOHN MILL & COS PRIVATE BIDING, TIMARU, where the Catalogues closejon SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, j And if intended for the Chriatchurch. Sale, TO D. H. BROWN & SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, Catalogues closing on] TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. At both places the wool will receive our personal and most careful attention on arrival. Any wool that may be delivered at our Ashburton stores will be sent;' on to either Timaru or Chrisichurch free of charge. Advioe of cot signments should be posted to us promptly. FrIEDLANDRR BROS., LIMITED. VUK ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATH COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTT E ARE* BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limttkd. ■ « ■'"■ ,!,: ,"!'! S \^/ '^_J \^J \^J \^/ \^J \**t 'w '._/ W 'O '•v*/ *—^ w 1 ,_. ,-j w. W ,J -j t~ l_^ r^ £- r-( *~ £-} *-J 1-5 -- c" o" o* o" "o 3 o" c 3 o o c o 0 o c c ■-z t> ha Xj 'o xi :-'j -o "c_t; vjxj^n/a^ ■x rj) vf c/f uj' Ui w en 's, w ifi 's. v: 'Si V". w y o tti ft n> so o on o t go (! n (i a ~ cr' cr cr* C 7' cr cr cr cr cj 1 cr cr cr c cr o' o '< l< *< "-< v; l<; *< •-< v; ■< v; '<; •-< •-'. '< "< •< C- » D § Ll ,J (/> g ! C 7no f IS a 5 !.S. 09 1 § f -2 w - 0 S 1 s ffl c - O§ • - 1 5 till r • * 3 /Hi * ft /_* -S 5 Of dddooaddddodododc s"o's*oo*o's"oo*o'oo'coo'o*c " - t) 'a "o tj ■T^ Kd^*a_T3_ i^*a_'^'tj_"d_'-c;_ yj C/ 3 C/l yj IT' CO t/) C/ 3tR £/3 t/) ti C/} (/J t-r< C/l C 1 ssdOdcadeddccosdt eur.aonoo» n c o o os (t s -1 H -1 "t "t "■! "^ '"t '"'■ ■"■■ "^ "*■ 1 "^ *"*• '" o'er cr ~ c c^cr cr i cr^cr ( cr^c' i^c t u~ t zrg FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Saace. Simply delicious with hot or cold joints. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kuown—That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchuroh prices, and equally good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10s ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a 5 four drawer Chests at from £l 15a. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 FOR SALE —1 Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply Fletcher Bros. /CHRISTMAS Presents in Fancy Choco \_J late Boxes ; largest stock in town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner, is ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive Btrict attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 WASTE Paper for sale. Apply Guardian Office. NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Sarah, Fascination of the King, Lilao Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli'a Dv Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor {by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Miss Bobbie, etc.—A. H, N, AKpsfraoiTg.



JU^T IN TIME FOX Spring Cleaning AND Christmas Holidays AT T.H.Unrlrill&Co'a (OPPOSITE ARCADE) TANORED STREET. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per the S>. Marnari, 3 Cases 16 packages of BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direct from the best makers in Birmingham, Beautiful and new designs, in French and Italian Testers. Uall and see. We have aleo just landed, per the s.s. lcnio, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Fioor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, Leather, etc , ail new designs. IST We are noted by many to be the Chen pest and Best House in Town for the above lines. Call and inspect our Stook before purchasing elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid Assortment of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, Fire Screens, Pic ures framed and uuframed, and numerous other articles suitable for Christ* lias prea nis. —CALL AND SEE. NONB PRESSED TO BUY FANCY CHAIRS, WH&TNOT3, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Great Variety. Venetian Blinds made to order at T.H. Undrill & Cos., CABINET MAKER"!, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS. Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. ASHB.URTOX. 12 96 A. WARREN, BASKETMAKBR, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly apposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WIOKERWORK Made bo Order and Renamed. 12 2 w&y aw of/fie JmtfafionsX ® //fS/s/ on ftav/ng* m]\ cmo/z afMiimp ffisl jfisyafspyredfidmoksomei exper/ence cm My- I i3fiiesfsdfemms/mfasia\ y SOID BY Alt GROCERS j tr 1 I \> O ; ffi « ~ "OLARKE'S"Tii PILLS~« 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 Obmpany, Lincoln^ England,