The Asburton Guardian.

VOL. XVIII. NO. 4:212

Ashbubtojn : Wednesday, June 9, 1897.

PRICE: ONR. PEJVF



Shipping. 3 NEW ZEALAND Iv£ "^SHIPPING 00. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teueriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers »t Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Eaikoura 4507 Wellington July 3 Tongariro 4163 — Sept, 2 Ruahine 8127 — Sept. 30 Rimntaka 4615 ■— Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America an I Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rateß and other par tioularß on Application. For farther particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashbnrton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jil^A. T3OYAL MAIL STEA *rffi»g«v •** MERS, with superior \|^^B^^^ accommodation for all classes *^^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. lonic ...,4753 Kempson.^ Lyfce'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aofcea ... 6346 Scotland .„ — Aug. 19 aothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sepfc. CARGO STEAMER& ""* Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ...iWell'u July 8 Maori ... 5200 Moffatfc ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes .. — Aotea and Xokomara carry saloon pMieogerg only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westporfc and Greymouth—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 Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alceration ,* reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers foi dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. MUSIC. iyr is sri arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE YIOLIK MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. A OABD MRS A fi A.. \J. V^LARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ME OSBORNJE GOOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, ABhburton. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.W'M., JL..R.1..-C.BI. PIANOEOiiTK, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEWTKRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Fesbhuaby 1, L4NOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS T)OWMAN THOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, As>hbueton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. £ OBCOT7GHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, AS THVt Influenza, Consumption, &c &a <AT'S COMPOUND BSSBNOE OP LINSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c £ AY'S COMPOUND, a denraleent expectorant, far V Oongtaa, Colds, and Chest Complaints £ ATT'SCOMHHJND, for Congha aad Colds, ia eqnall V serviceable for horses and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Facatche V &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, <&o LINUM OATHARTICUM PILLS d gestive, oorre.t tivejßnd agreeably aperient COASTTLINS— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stock pot l Engliad WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealand ia boots guaranteed at Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store Whotffomt and R(tftfhine—l^*w Vmus



I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day oi January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, OK THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m onl Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, M anager, Q. W. J. PARSOjNS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCOCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 5 , 2 125 SOOTHING POWOESS. husiotee Fob CHILDREN y¥aYs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution daring the period of teethi&g. The Words " JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Wai worth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet. Kenapthorne, Prosser and do., Agents. SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANUFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF t Pnm medal „* roUCEWRMUU temWirtiinßi^ReagiiofAl PURE H /HH CEYLON I/O PI irp r~izrzr tNDSAH 1/ill BLENDED ~€%T EACH PRICE f^J amx> up to ifrm IM SOLD BY AIL 6ROCERS, HAVE NOTHING ELSE. B. DUCKWOBTH h SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and kJ Upholsterers, Buenett Street, Ashburton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station, 3 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. WANTED Known-The celebrated P.D Corsets in all prices and colors. — A. Orb. 314 WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Meli-OR'B Zealandia Boot Store. WHA! everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte tnonsy at Mellob's. WANTED Known-The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr, 3 138 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, AdelaMe Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes 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 g g om Mr Campbell, alao free, 517



| NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. X CRAIGHEAD & BEREYMAN, I The leading Tailors and outfitters, j Ashbarton. 4 29 BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASEBURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashburton, return, Is; 'linwald, return, la 6d. TREVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. ioz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why rain your Reapers and alowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whio tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true lubricant Ike Talvoliiis which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronoamed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr tb Agents EDWABT* REECE & SONS OHKISTCHUROH NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Ma Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. GRAHAM & CO's DATINT PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, la 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, Marlborotjgh. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used in the dietriofc under roy charge with the beat results. I havß reoominendp'i &nd shall continue to recommend it to p.ny owners of theep Bffeotsd with Foot-Rot, a dis&ce which I regret to say ia so off.en neg; eo'fid until it takes such n ?tropg hold on tho flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its firat. appearance by a little I attention and tbe use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stock j February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request ac to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing cheep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, I have every confidence in saying that the oure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy and tbe examination was only Bix days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the ahoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.—l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONEO, 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. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestruotible Sohoo Boots W"~ ANTED Known—2so New Jacket Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful gooda, German made.—A. Obr. 5 14 Kozie Tea, the besfc, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4. — John Orr &Co Sole Agents. fragranf and Inviqarating—Ntw Vmm



New Zealand. \mnm flonpny. EHTABLIS BUBD'" L. 1g S » CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE FBEMIEB AND~wIaI<THIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY fire and Marine risks. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GRATES. AGENTS DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbnrton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Vbidayi Sales of Wool Throughout the Seaeoa Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ac Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— j Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 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 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field looJs 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, Aihbnrton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OP ILANET JB^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON = WHITE'S = 1 JLJL J_J .1 J JL JL/ JL JL • THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINEBY, JACKETS & CAPES, S H^O^U LD CALL AT ONOE ATJ A. ORR'S, WHERE THE* WILL FIND THE VALUE, SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 6d to 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Oapea—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per_yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Coats—all sewn seams The Largest Scock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS ever'shown^'n Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette^—all colors—34 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR. WHEAT. WHEAT^ VIT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYL RS O F PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aieo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar New Grain'Storea West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms i Fall sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES P CUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Offices 4ND Stobks WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPEIiB ANGUS G. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburtoß, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDEB EABLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, JCIMBEE AND COAL MERCHANTS* " THEi BOOT TKADE. McDonald & modiabmid, OF THE f/ Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, A RE Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boota and Shoes of maKM&£fiXaa£Sf&fiS& BMtook ' *"*""" Wo""' otto Sm- OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boot*, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. kyfißY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest .Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. MCDONALD & M°DIAEMID, blot manufacturers and lmporters, east street. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. """SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. ~~KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignnif nt of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agenta for Aehhurton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely (safe, it burns for logger and produces a much tteadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, FJuted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom. etc, etc, which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. " ~ OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables n« to offer them Cheaper than moßt Wholesale Houses in the Colosy. BICYCLES. BICYCLES, AGENTS FOR 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" BROS., MARKET HOUBE. Telephone 55 THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITE D), 1 SOLE AGENTS FOB: " number; 1 « swifts «• singer;* " triumph; 1 and latalanta» cycles, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Genuine Successes Than any other Cycle In the World and Still Reigrns Huprame, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE «**»» ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Stbeet, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Stbbm, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, Gkobob Stbeet, DUNJSDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



j XJTT ANTED Kaown—iSSthin'g'btt'u ap fc_ T j data Goods are aj»d at Mellor' ai prices that defy competition. Don't Cough. — Relief c*n be obtained immediately. Use ' KEATING'S COUGH LOZ KNGES'—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re j commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove 1 the cause wi'hout any after effect; the moat j delicate can therefore can take them. One ' Lozenge alone gives case—one or two a bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins Is l£d each. For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pirxs. They i can confidently be recommended as being j mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious druge. Acting at once as a spleu di'l tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalioc' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold io bottles Is l&d, 2s 9d, and U«, by all Medi olae Vendors throughout th« wcJj', A implt, wf« mm! otrtoln rmntfy



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 the Pound.—" The Hall," East Street . BARRETT BROS, have just opened somo new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Moagiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea^b Street. _____ WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss R Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. L%dies own materials made up FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical ! system of cash discount One Shilling in the I Pound, meets with approval.—Barbett Bros, " The Hall," East Street. "TTTATSTED Known—The cheapest a_T V V most reliable boot shop in Ashburto nt> MkuiOr'b Zeal&ndia Boob Store.



TirrE H TK FOB SALE— FEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLAftDKR BRO% Ltd. "fTH" ANTED TO HTROHASB-fc 100 Tons OF BKIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIKDLANDER BROt Lid. GO ACRE! FARM AT METHVEN WE HAVE fo~rivste Sata a Small Farm of 86 Aores, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's tale plan, adjoining the Publio Library, Methven. The land is of first-clan quality. Also,-~10 Acres of Land fronting Wlntm'i Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lfß. TjIENOING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. ITfE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT /BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 5 FOR SALE. SEEDS. ~ SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS—HEAVY CANADIANS, DI7NB. DANISH. ' CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPd. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPS, TARES, &a. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience'of our Clientu, to hold in Stock duiing the season— COOPEK'S PoWDs-R DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. STOKES. STOKES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. i SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe* TKAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES, CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. MASSEY-HARKIS ! WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to ghre id* cially low quotations for oar cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP ITRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FKIEDLANDER BKOS., Ltd. THE TEA OF THE AGE, SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI SOOTHER.] SAXON TEA. j SAXON TEA. Pbof£ssor Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and of good quality TART LING ANNOUNCEMENT.^, You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharp! at Hamp s'ead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of th« famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam makiaff just to band. -E. Wahood, East Belt Oati Stort, T«l«pboiifi No 7s.