The Ashburton Guardian.

TOL* XVIII. NO. 4275

Ashbuktok: Monday, August 23, 1897.

PRICE: O^E PEiSIJNY



Shipping, | LINE EOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vi» Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of pasuenger« at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers,, Toaa. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4183 £ Wellington Sept. 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sept. 50 Rimataka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 —■ Bee. 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South Amerioa and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par tloniare on application. Fo nether particulars apply to JBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburton. *~SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION*""" COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. JfrJL "pOYAL MAIL STEA fjfflßuh ._ MERS, with superior U^Bftj^^ accommodation for all classes ■^^^^^■* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Lyfce'n Aug. 19 , Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 ! Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sepb. 20 loni® ....4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 CARGO STEAMERS. * Maori ... 5200 Moffatt .„ Well's July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosaer ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPAN V *J OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FEOM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weetport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Bailings 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 alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papera for datea and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton X" TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peokham, July 12. " Dear 3ir f ~-I am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of • Tracheotomy' (the same an the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been .softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, youra truly, J. HILL.' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. South Park, Cardiff* South Wales, September 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years to my hospitals and private practice, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron chitis } your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, Z A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.M Edinburgh. L.R.C.S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USB KIATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 75 years ago since Heating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sale is larger than ever, because they are unrivalled in the relief and cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, and Bronchitis; one alone gives relief. IBTTERLY UNRIVALLED IITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throa roubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. HE GENUINE DR GUILLIBR ■ ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoua. and An tl-Billons, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Ohemiefc of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Kuo <3e Grenelle, S. Germain, Paria. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga- | tive and as a Depssrative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glairiou disorders. For more than seventy five years Di Gaillie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevsr, ii flaeuza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that «on get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir which bears the signature of Paul Gage and mark that each bottle is accompanie y Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W, OF-^ EYE GBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. 0. H. DOWDLNG. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Pip.



j NEW GOODS JUST OPENED i CEAIGHEAD & BEEEYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29



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, f ON THURSDAY, j instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. rv w, j. parsons, MONUMENTAL MASON, ! Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDGOGK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office,' Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. :i 2 125 : HyfIaMSHEHSi9KS3!BKH!SS32JSBESSS!BSSS3S^> SMO X X THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. tDHE CELEBRATED & BEST- BBANE MANOTAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGI IA LEAF



TUST Received, a Consignment o! the t) Celebrated "NEW YOBK" LEVER WATCHEB. ONLY lOs Od. To be obtained only from a. jesson, PRACTIOAL i WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburbon,. O o 8o Q 5 W° % I <j ™ Qj



TIOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE MRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Establish bd—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions] J. C. BELL, AGENT, . Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 i PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" ab the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in ABhb'jrton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Also knives scissors ground, 7 191



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON J Loans Negotiated ~" Weekly Sales of Live Stock-Tinwald and Ashburton 'Alternately Fortnight Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on tarn* Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission 01earia« Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- I Matson and 00, Ohristcharch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch 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 Tools Belfast Manures



M* w hil *° inform m? Rakaia Olients and oth6rs «*»»* I have appointed Mb W. Babgook as my Agent in the Rakaia district W«w« PAVII) THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDDOTION Tn PRICUJ OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. A.SHBURTON == PUKE_SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT aouth of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am dow prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, ! and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14Jibs 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, Etc. D, THOMAS, ASHBOKTON. wool! wool. wool. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my handa for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, Tv/INI, OllTa'nD BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



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"ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY: 6 THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NOSETTINGrTsEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast'lron 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 Sold by all Ironmongers,|from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOOK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



| NIGHT SCHOOL I _ TCTOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. ABHBURTON *~~ WOOLJTOKKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Addreas: Late Homeraham'a Wool Works. B. ft OO KB. NOTICE. T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL: HOTEL YARD, ok SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IK ANT QUANTITY. Caah od delivery.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT bOMEBS 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 Cantor bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES SCO G. T. PAEK, MOUNT SOMERS. STEATHMOEE PEIVATE HOSPITAL.



EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED INTiE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week, PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY | THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— | TEE MATRON, i Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. DKINK DELICIOUS



THOMAS McGRANDEL. 880 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. /~\UR 2s 4d INDIAJS (Palm Brand) is l_/ noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so j largely, | OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are ; tqualiy good value for the money. j OUR TEAS are so popular that we | frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is eincerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retau irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESOH, PERSON.4 CO., 155 Colombo Street, Christohuboh PRJBD.~M^EIG^ "DROKJSR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Bhares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



PERFECT IN QU LITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tine, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCEKS ~D~U~IT<rO~R~ SUGAR" The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in convfincies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., «nd is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, au impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe dee Francs Bourgeois, Paris. ".188-AUSTRALIAN DHUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney.



jAa^. aiMT^ - .*32__i ___x___VffDß_Hl________^-J_*n6(^__________£J__M________t B. DUCKWORTH & SON, "TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and KJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted atthe followingprices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £1 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Burnett Street, Auhbueton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. loz Prevention IS WORTH P9UND3 OP CURB Why rufn your Reapers and itffiwe^ii by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic dre your horaes and clog the Machines, when you cau obtain a true lubricant ike VAIVOLIIfc which has been thoroughly tested all ore he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWABT^ KEBCE & SONS OHKISTOHURaH THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. i mRY IT, AND^YOICWILL HAVK NO OTHEB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Biokebson reports that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality VT^ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye n Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optioa Una a m, SatjZk'h Optician



LOW VITALITY DR OHTmCHILI/S Syrup Of HypophOßphite of Lime is presoribed by the faculty for the enre of Consump tion, Chronic Cough &nd general debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients neceuearj 1 •*■ for building np the Human Frame) and which we considered deficient in the above oomplninto, vt Phosphorus and Lime, It oanno bs too'«blghl racommmdsd for delicate ohildnn. Dr ChnrcbUra Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES a leal brain food, and in cases where muscuia and nervons exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repnt Won, Bftch bottle beam Dr Cburohili'a lignatnn* Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, Irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—A bA. Orb's cheap Bale. 743 FTIHOSE who are married may also have a I pleasant recollection o! the Record Reiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairs tow's. NOTICE. —Are you going to build, Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Kegisfcer Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Habdley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. Enown—The celebrated P TT Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Obb. _____ EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros aave re ceived through their agents, 1 direct, from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. XinrANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap TT Shoes, tan or black, only 3a 6d, at ; Mei^gr'S Ssajaadift Boot Store.



Henry Stephenson. HENBY STEPH&isti N, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION. AGENT AND VALUER. "OTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Vf Produce, Furniture, etc,, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advanoes made on Goods placed in my handa for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUB, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. AGBira: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENBY STiPHENiSON,



4 AUCTIONEER. T. Bullock. ______ . rpHE Following Special Sums of £155, JL £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest current rate of interest. T. EULtOCK. bakebY TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the Triangle Bakery Premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—Cottage and Section fronting Alford Forest Road. 3* 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. I ~~ TO LET. ~~~~' "T7ERY Comfortable Dwelling House of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-houae, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, nearly opposite Presbyterian Mante, and just below Mr A. Roberts'residence.



Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE." TOWN PROPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET finOWN Section 667, J acre, with Dwelling JL House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and Verandah, belonging to Mr George Lea. 1 his not having been disposed of by auction he has authorised the sale of it at thfi reduced price of 5J245 Easy terms, say £25 cash, £25 in 6 months, balance by instalments bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE AT A REDUCTION^



Suburban Property, Nethtsrby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perches, fronting Princes Street, and running back across the Wakanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc., thereon, /sQr\/-| WILL be accepted on very dOfC \j \J easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. ~ t^o"i7et~ ~~~"



DWELLING in Moore Street, rental 5a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. ________ __ On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building; Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing i acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms. : T. BULLOCK. "TlrawALa "IjlOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each Jj containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BITLLOCK. ¥o jF^ALir



I/COTTAGE and two Sections well \J situated at Allenton. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. [' T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-eeaUd Buggjr, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—Comfortable Cottage, nearly new, fronting MoMurdo Street. T. BULLOCK.



Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral JJ'irml fgSLtoir JKJspIo is the niosfc efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J- ESPIC, Parts, 20 rue St- Lazare ■ Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Go. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists; llequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions.



L4TBBT NEVvg. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the day'a telegraphic aod c&bla news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSKB HLBBB' BROS., daily, immediately after the arrival of the evening tram. • * "HaZ/IRUJS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIAUTE SPEOTAOLES. Sole agent for Aahbortoa District, S. S A h E K» JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. | AZARUS Patented System ensnra Lj comfort and correct; slghb. Dor spoil yoar eyes by using badly fifctin



IT Oh A F B Aliment of economy against fatigue ouoger, and thirst Antidepcrtfc, aatifatiguing, stimula ting, reconstitaent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Roe dee Francs-Bonrgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney



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Gold Medal — PAKIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Ferer, Oppression, Neuralggia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES UR POWDER.



HBNBY ENIGHT SINGLE TREK STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN 'THANKS the Public most heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boota, (Mua erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of; every kind, Oils, China, and. Glaßsware • armot be surpassed at ths prices jPaten ! Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortmenb of .Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Oo.'a Teaa. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. ;. i Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily WANTED KNOWN—Ta,ble damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys", toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 7 46 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 waa 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 leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Btore, JSwt) .Street, Town H»U, A** burtQ», 9 lio



" OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, <Sso t &c <A7'S COMPOUND BSSBNCB OF XJMSEBD Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &c <AY'S COMPOUND, a 4emnloent eiportortnt, lor Coughs, Coldfl, and Chest Complaints <A Y'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle £xY'S TIG FILLS, a specific In Neuralgia-. Ffeceachs V &c. Contain Quinine, Ironj *o LINUM CATHARTIOUU PILLS d gertlre, oorre.t tive, and agreeably aperient COASULINB— Comont for Broken Artlci&s. Sold ovorywliere. Mani3factor,v, gtockpoit EngUnd



I PRIZE MSOAt fe Wiftfn &3 Reach of fll IsAsapsacE'^yf HAVE NOTHINC ELSE. ■\T7"ANTED KNOWN—Ladies* jacket* W capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladiai dressing gowns, at English coat—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 7 " WANTED Known—A Cheap Boob Salt at Msllqb's, foe fourteen d»jf opljr,