The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVIII. NO. 4*20

Ashbubto* : Friday, June 18, 1897.

PRICI: ONE PBNFY

Official Directory.

I Ash burton B rough Oonsoil—Town Oerk« I 0 E. Fooka; assistant towa clerk, E. H* * Fook ; engineers, Q, E Fooks and Hon. | Mayor of Auhbucton—Mr Jo eph Scaly East street »griouioural and Pastorai Association— President, Jaine* Brown j Secretary, Wm Bioi|/i-oti Achburton Btsiidiag Society—Chairman, Ur J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Building Society— Chairman, Heury Zander; Secretary, J 0 Duncan Ashburton O!ab—Secretary, Wm. Horn* 1 Manager, G. Anderson. Ashhurton Borough School Committee— Chairman, David McPherson j Secretary, & C Duncan Caledonian Society—President, G. A. M, uckloy, Esq.; Secretary, J. Tncker Canterbury Woollen Miil« — Manager Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Floor Mills—Manager, Tfaos Roliitt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Court* and Lioenaing Oommlttw ~T W Tayler. Coanty Oosuwil—Chairman, Edward 0 Wright; Secretftty; Irtdttriok Maißwarinf» Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Daffcmi West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Foofai: Secretary, H H Fooka; Engineer, W B Dolman Gas Company—Chairman, Tho« Bullookj Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Pogtmester, agent Hampetead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board—Chairman, j H Mavnard; Clerk, J 0 Bell High Sohool Board - Chairman, Andrew Orr; Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Main waring; Matron, Mm S 1 Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward fade Justices of the Peace (Town Distriot)— Robert Aloorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Cotter, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Hoad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Bali 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 Club (Aehburton)—Secretary, John Daviaon Racing Club (Tinwald) —Secretary, A A Fooks Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriage! and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saloyarda Company — Chairman, 0 J Tarper; Secietary—Albert Roberts Stock Inspeci or—Blair Fullarton, Court house Tmwald iSchooi Committee—Chairman, J A C:othier Tiawald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates ; Clerk, A A Fooks



__ » HE KW ZiSALAND LINE EOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olaßses of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4607 Wellington July 3 j Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sept. 30 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernarmbuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticufare on application. Fo nrther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. tAX "ROYAL MAIL STKA- -*-i> MERS, with superior .jQS^^Gfc^ accommodation for all classes ■^^■^■■w of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. * Tons Commander From Date. lonic ...4753 Kempson... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ...6346 Scotland ... — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. "" CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 4331 Prosaer ... WeU'u July 8 I Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levaek ... — Matatua...332O Holmes .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTnion steamship" company *-> Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymonth—-Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chrlstchurcb papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate "} hursdays The above are subject to alteration ; leference should therefore be made to Chriscchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to P. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



_ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of i January, 1897, this Office will be Of-OSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON f THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, , And will be open until 4 p.m on} Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ri w. j. parsons, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchuroh. R. HANDCOUK, Agent, Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. t !■—!■■■ 8 125 SOOTHING POWDERS. s«g over PoR CHILDEEN ■RiL CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the coneti tution daring the period of teething. I The Words "JOHN STBEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet, * Kempthoroe, Prosser and Co., Agents. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEvST BPANL MANCFACTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAP



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresspassing on the Hiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted' (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. ]—" BAZAAB STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND* SADDLE HORSES. Aiao a FIRST-CLAFS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TEEVURZA Bko S 4 46 PROPRIETORS. ! LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve mouths. , 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. f WRITE FOR PRICES ' TO G. T. PARK, r MOUNT SOMERS. r a One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran . t=.d to cute all discharges from the Urinary !l Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in b Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent - medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland fOouNfigsPßUG Oompahy, linooln, Knvlftsd



MUSICAL. MUSIC. iyr iss /^ arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching ab her Kooma, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. A CUBD MBS A fl iH LA RIDGE, TEACHER (?F PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. j lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIfRS BOWMAN Tjl 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, A&hbubton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. MB OSBORNE CGOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of Londoni, "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



Llewellyn Owen, M.O.H'M.^ JL.R.L.-C.JML. PIANOFOftTtt, SINGING AND HARMONY, 1 AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TlfißM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1, For Indigestion, the best remedy is un do jbtedly Norton's Camomile Piixs. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurioue drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalle^ for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold iD bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, and iis, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the wvV. A B tnplfl. «*?P »»<S rmrUin romuf'y Koziß Tea, the bess, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8, MO, 2/-, and 2/4.— tloha Orr &Co Sole Agents.



NEW GOOJUS JUST OPENED. CKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors find outfitters, Aahburton. 4 29



NOTICE. TTAS REMOVED to >ore centra Premises opposite MitchbllJ& Turner's, TANCRED STREET. /s^\ TTIVERYONE accustomed lo usiDg the XLI A.G. Oiniment. Will find equal satisfaction in using tha Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is< in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment ia every mother's true tnend ; 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 AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female ÜBe, 30 pills in every box, and quite equ» to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER j ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aahburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs,- —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We i 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, & CO. Medical Dispensary, ■ New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 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 beet healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. V: Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish.



NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, aa AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot | Water Service, for tha Aahburton County j i Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. '\\] r ANTED Knows—A. Orb, Agent for TT the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy aea, air, and water- 3 139 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed 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 Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takea pleasure in spreading the news 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



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aercnt, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ash burton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbidayi Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari m Sales aa per arrangements AGENT FOR— Mateon and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrisfcohurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company | Graham's Foot Rot Composition | Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field iools " Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rak»ia Clients and others that I have appointed Me W. Baroook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, A.ihbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS, A.SHBURTON



= WHITE'S == = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASBBURTON



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SPECTACLES. _ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN OoESsequence'lof 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 patterns and most approved designs in all plaua*.* nf SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. i 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 adoDted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. v y CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also ha a SDectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES | for ridtng, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. 1 NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, . Repairs Neat and Strong



F. CLARK, • HAIRDKESSiiB AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. > T AM NOW SELLING ri OBAroos OF THE BEST BRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, : Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' TiBB, Mild, Medium, Full Strength i 2oz le, 4oz 2e. Just Opened, A FEW CHOIOE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavoars Is pep box, Manillas 5 for la. WATOHEB. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, eto. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE." PARLIAMENT hag decreed that New Zealand Bhall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of State, the Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of 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 gee: ion of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre «an honour for a statesman who haa shown such Imperialistic exuberance, Quaen Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, aud we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Lender 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 SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He haa promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z, So ia that of suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. to has Suratura Pea He goes fatther than other Premiers. * So does Suratura than ordinary Teaß JOHN ORR & CO., Agent.



TEN POUNDS IEIAD p COMPETITIONS. $ fc — g £ rpHIS MONTH the TRIAD Z •Q X. offers the following prizes : — P^ Silver Hunting Keyless Watch * i for the best Colored Map of New » Zealand (open to boys under 15). p y To close 20th May. 6 2. M £2 2s for the best Short Story y, m (about 1500 words, or a page of v Triad). To close 20th June. j £2 2s for the best Photo of New Zealand Scenery. To close 20th July. £2 2s for the beßfe Pianoforte Wa'tz, to take four pages of Tbiad. To close 20th July. rfj Each of the above competitions must be accompanied by a receipt ' Q for 5s or more for goods purchased £jj from one of the advertisers in the M Tbiad, as enumerated below. Z DAshburton Drapery Co. Gates, Horace A., Music Ware (* house (agent for Tkiad). M w Lochhead, B. ft, Nimmo & Blair, Seedsmen, Q N.Z. Clothing Factory. Competitions to be addressed to Q Macager TRIAD, Dunedin. ' M Subscription to the Triad, 3b per w annum. U< Agent for Triad, rt r HORACE GATES. __________ — MISS mREEBY, ■ X BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton that she has commenced Business as



Friedlandei Bros., Limited. POTATO KB. POTATOES.' ' \\f E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. T¥T E HAVE FOR SALE— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Q/3 ACRE FARM AT MBTHVEN WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's gale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Mtthven. The land ia of firet-ola«s quality. Also,—lo Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Fall particakrs on application 8 10 FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Lib. WfU ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



FOR PBIVATB SALE. WE HAVE FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS, A FAEM, I Containing i 1 A AQ ACRES, situated afc Hinds, and XttUO lately occupied by Mr J. W. I Sawle. The land is divided into three paddocks ; 170 acres are in English grass, 120 acres ready for ploughing, and the balance in j tussock. Possession can be given on JULY 1 next. For further particulars, apply to FBIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MRS MORTON, (Late of Tauranga, Bay of P enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that, she has com menced business in the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., East Street, as FRUITERER & CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, are invited to give her a. call; particularly on market days, when special arrangements will be made to meet the public convenience. All Fruits in season and imported obtain able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late Diggle's.) 680 RECORD SALE



Dressmaker, CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS THEEBY is prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country it required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East-, Aahburton. 4 235 ! STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps'at Hamp steacl, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store, Telephone No 76. i WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a lar»e 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 iv the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boob Btore, East Street, Town Hall, Ash bur 100. $ US



mo FURTHER REDUCE THE LARGE STOCK OF STATIONERY, BOOKS, ALBUMS, ACCORDIONS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS, The Sale will be continued for another THIKTYDAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15th ikbk, WHEtf FURTHER REDUCTIONS Will be made in all linea. DO NOT MIS 3 THE Record Month's Sale. LAY IN A STOCK when goods can be bought cheap at • H. N. ANDERSON'S, (Late L. F. Andrewes and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, | NOTICE, t /CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, ; SWEEP. j All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET, i 6 89 i i WAX TED Known—The cheapest an most reliable boot shop in Ashburto nt Mkl&oivs Zealandia Boot Store. W~ ANTED Known-250 New Jacks t Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful aoorfa, German made.—A. Orr. B J 3_M WANTED Known—Nothing but ap to date Gooda are B3»d at MSUO»' tt prices tb»t defy competition,



H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKET. ~| UST received a shipment of Sticks tl and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. FGOTBALLS7~FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London, circulating" librae*. Cheap reading for winter evenings, STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIA®, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal Bn field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMB. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. IL M. JONES. 5 m . ■ W CQ W O a* P3 " 25 o 3 o jo ja S2* SB^3 §g| Q3 <D <X> flu »*J S2 c: 52 o o o -Xi t-» "Xi CO CO Uj Uj Uj ! . . I Vjrr ANTED Known—The celebrated P. T T Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Orh. 3W IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mkixor's IndeatrHctible Bchool Booto. W" A.NTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sore yon oall &t Mklloh's ; Zealandia Boot Store. 1 WANTED Known-A splendid line of I Indies Two-Strap Shoes, 4« 9d, J -Mkiaor'b ZutAspw Boot Stort, ]