The Ashburton Guardian.

roL. x^m. no. 4a73

A.SHBUBTO^: Thursday, August 19, 1897.

PRICE: OiVlfi PEWKY



.mppuig. new zkalanb LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olaßses of paaaengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Sept. 2 Euahine 0127 — Sept. SO Rimataka 4515 — Nov. 25 KaikoHra 4507 — Deo- %$ We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Ooaat of South America ani Bahia, Pernambueo, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par ticuiars on application. Fo urther particulars apply to fIRIEDLANDIR BEOS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton.



NEW GOODS JUST OPiSNKD CRAIGHEAD & BERKYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .afci T3OYAL MAIL STEA- X*l MERS, with superior 'vjj^HlEg^ accommodation for all ol&ssee ■i^K^Kmm o jf pas§e.nger8 f calling afe Monte Yldeo or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. _^ Tons Commander From Date. 9othio ...7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 . Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... ~ Sept. 20 j lonic ... 4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 ~~ CARGO STEAMERS. ~" Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... Well'n July 27 Rikngifeira 4045 Burton .. ■— Mamari ... 3583 Leyack .... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... —



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, Manager.



Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FEOM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: Fop Weßtport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellingtoa— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—-For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christcharch papers Dunadin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are saVjecfc to alteration 5 reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.-



f^i W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Ohristchurob. R. HANDCOGK, Agent. Samples can be aesn at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashbarton. j 2 125



MUSICAL. MUSIC. -|i/r is s ~~~r* arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street



SMOKE THE WEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAKE MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIBGI IA LEAF



[A card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rTIEACHER OF THE VIOLIN. Sadndbks' Buildings, Aehburton.



THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. — ■ { mRY IT, AND^YOI^IWILL HAVE I NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Biokejwon reports that SAXON TEAS lia absolutely Pure and of good quality



Yin osbobn coombe, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashbartoa and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz. s March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbnrton.



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT RS T> OWM AN jpOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbeet, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations.



A CARD MRS A rS""~TILARIDGE, A. VJ. V^LARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terma on Application. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.B<M., I^.*? 1--O.ML. PlANoiouTJil, SINGING AND HAKMONY, AND MANDOI/NE.



NIGHT SCHOOL T7IOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES.



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale.



WANTED KNOWN—Inf an tees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21a—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 743



YOUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professor R. B. Hermann. Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Ti oub'.es. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fame aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same addreeß, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A Httlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be baa rom Mr Shaw on receipt of stamps,



LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable pree Book concerning yourselvesl.— Professor R. B. Hermann, French Special ist Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79



ry EMEMBER, Remember, that Mellor's JtA; Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy.



"TTT ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain W Sale now on. Come early, Ohil dsen's Straps Is 9d, übually 2s 6d.



"=: 15,000 zzr "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE m THIS 00L0NY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING°"REQUIRED. With' Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Jron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned iniide. REPAIRS ARE A .MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. ■ mi»ii._ 'fl' i in, 1,, Sold by all IronmongerSjJfrom whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH EtfD FOUNDRY, DUNE DIN. 6 315



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JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY£ BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining" Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business aa AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, 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 iB in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WOEKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc, are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, 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, and to the wants of the public, and u with treasonable charges 3 he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STKEET ASHBURTON,



I DAVTD THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton 'Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fate, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari as Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohrißtohurch Booth, MoDonald arid 00, Ghristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Go, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures ™ i b?F t0 inform m* Rak*ia GUents and othera *nat I have appointed Mb W. lUroook as my Agent in the Hakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnfton GREAT RBDDOTION Tn PRICK OF PLANET Jtt.^ TOOLS. DAVTD THOMAS. ASHBURTON



WHEAT. _ WHEAT. ARE PROMPT CASH BUILfiS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET KATES, We are jmbo prepared to Store Grafn on Farmers account in oar New Gruta'Storep V\ eft Street, Ashbutton, on very favourable terms Fall sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESP CURRENT RATES ROLLrrf & co., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. OmriQßS AND STOBBB WHNT STRFEi;. A-Wl'.tvuTON



= PURE_JSEEDS. — 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 CLEAN for Farmers any description cf SEEDS AND GRAIN, and wiil guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 44lbs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs 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, Em D. THOMAS, ASHBOBTON,



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF GOM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, WINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



rriHOSE who are married may also have a X pleasant recollection of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's.



WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods j 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 47



EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in She Pound.—" The Hall," East Street



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WANTED Known, in fourteen days I Intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known-The celebrated P Gorieta is all prices and colon. A, Om,



FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,— Bakrbtt Bros, " The Hall," East Street.



WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orb's c cap sale. 7 44



WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at) H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120



MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13



A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broiderie?, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' acd Children's Underclathii g, Dresses, Pinafore and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone.



WANTED Known, the doors " and windows are lined with wonderful bargain 8, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store



WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Sa&xk's, Optician -



WANTkD Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, ftt Mewor's ZwlftDdift Boot Store,



i Public Notices i ' Baker Bros. 171URNISHING UNBBRTAKBSBB, Corner of Wakanul Road and Cats Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Sfcroet. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lait twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market, Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.



PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to •« foreign traveller" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACK WELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 191



"DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANHUITIK Establish cd—17520. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions] J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 7>



business Notices. 7s 6d SAVE D. JAME ov, ANDKRSON AND 00 '■ INDIAN PEKOK TEA, at 2a 8d per Ib, is the best at d cheapest, as half a lb wiii make as much delicious Tea aa lib of ohe.ip will of inferior flavour. J.A. & CO.'S price is printed on each package, but for cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d leas than marked price, lOlbs 3t 6d, or 51bs Is 6d below. ALL BR4NDS OP TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHEAF, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATS, CHICK WHEAT, OS lONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIfI TREKS, etc., at Lowett iUt*», J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. 8 18



PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (PiiJm Brand) it not d for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the T^a Mr George Jameson sold so largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Pahu and Joko) an equally stood value for the money. 01. X TiiAS aie iso popular that we frequently hear of iusunct*s of other Teat btiug packed and sold in onr empties ' Imitation is sinoenafc flattery,' but the public should see tiey gefc the genuine article, Retau. irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ceristchurob



FRED. MAKEIG, T3ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barry town Flab Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION, FRED MAKEIG, ' • Arcade \



■..{'. > TUST Received, a Consignment of the el Celebrated "NEW YORK" LEVKE WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF— EYE GRASS, COCKSEOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. 0. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip.



ASHBURTON WOOL JWORKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS afc Market Rate*. ! Address : Late Homereham's Wool Works, B. RO"OKE. 8 67



LAZARUSS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for A&hbortoo District, S. S A L E K JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. T* AZARUS Patented System eneurt JLJ comfort and correct flight Don .spoil your eyet> by using badly fit tin Spectacles.



NOTICE. JAMA CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAY^ AND TUESDAYS, IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McURANDEL, 830



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and xrfowe. * by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog ths Machines, when you can obtain a true lubricant Ike VAL VOlil MM which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tb 'bfwab^ recce & sons OHK[STOHUROFT



'Typewriting office Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. . Caibon Duplicate* half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc, from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM.



JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8i 9J.— Mellor's Zea. landia Boot Store.



IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Meixob's Cheap Boot Sale.



WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open name as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at ail hours. A few boarders will 6u<J «U the oomfprtw pi * borne,



10 FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS, I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either co let or for sale. All orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLBT.



lIMOATEXC?> PURECEYLGH^DiAN PURE':pI7S: PURE ■ s ■■ ' •■"'' INDIAN l/fll. ' AND UP TO WW iJm 4/P£RLB,^r/% SOLD BY ALL CROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE.



WANTED Known— 2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open beautiful gootfa, German made.—A. Ob». 3 14



NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Ircn Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spool* ,ng. Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sort* of Ironmongery, is J, W, Hard&zy's, Ironmonger, Plnmbtr, »4 Tiaunitb TtJiphonf 33, .