The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvin. no. 4238

Asmjsdktojs : Saturday, July IQ, 1897.

PRICE: OXE PENfIY



Shipping. '/^fflfjjßffi NEW ZEALAND ; SHIPPING 00 P LINE EOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Moat* Video, Tensriffe A Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of puiengers at Lowest Bates, Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ruahin« 6127 — Sept. 30 Rimataka 4515 — Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through frttiagett to the West Coast of South America an 3 Bahia, Peraambuoo, and the Falkland leiands. Rates and other par ticulara on application. Fo urther partioulare apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON, ■•'•t»a<A 'OOYAL MAIL STBA- •*-*> HERS, with superior 'uK^^^ES^aocotainodationforallclasßes I <^^W^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. _ Tons Commander From Date, j Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomartt 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 21 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sept. 20 lonic ...4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 ' CARGO STEAMERS. ™~* Pakeha ... 4331|Proa8er ...|WeU'ii|July 8 Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583- Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmee .... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymonth—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 Nolbob and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are enl-jecb to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Cbristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. , , ..,...--»~S s ^ I MUSICAL, MUSIC. TIT IS S "r\ ARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. < Llewellyn Owen, PIANoiOhTJBS, ! SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. ; The NEW TJfiRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Fbbbvabt 1. THE VIOLIN. MISS BEBSIESIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching afc her Booms, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p*m. } also, following Mondays, Wednesdays »nd Saturdays. Terms on application. & oabd MRS A pi r\ LA RIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGIN COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. j PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. "nuTRS TjOWMAN Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Sodety of Professional Musicians, Havblock Street, AssHbubton. RAKAIA^FRIDAYS. PupilsJ prepared for Trinity College Examinations. LOW VIIALITT DH CHURCHILL'S SySup of Hypophoaphite of Lime is prescribed by thefaoulty fortheenre ofConsnmp- MOD* Ohronlo Cough and general deMlity TT oontftlns tWQ ot the principal ingredients necesmxjr * for building up the Hnman Frame, and whioh are oonsidwed deficient In the above ooiaplnints, viz, Phoßphojas and Lime. It oanno be too higbl recommended for delicate children. Dr GrarchiU'B Compound Syrap of HYPOPHOSPHITES ■ real brain food, and in cases where muflcula and asrvouj exhauetioa hoe acquired a world-wide repnt lion. Bach bottle bears Dr Caurohili's Bigaature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS fTIHOSE who are married may also have a _L pleasant recollection of the Record Beign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a ?ery moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'e,



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors Mid outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29 BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ! ASaBUE T 0 N, | (Close to Arcade} WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moments notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-OLAgS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TREVURZA Bkos 4 46 PROPRIETORS. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be j 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. GW. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christohurch. R. HANDCOCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen ab my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. . . . ..2 125 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS j Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. : THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANUFAOTOEED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGI IA LEAP NiOJITE I C°' s ■<8 tp«ik ff n we w & ■ C PmZZ MEDAL Z-J rUim CEYLON &IHSIAN ttem Wifhin fee Reach efffl CEYLON 1 & BLENDED A /~ AND Hl> TO @HB /Jm SOLO BY ALL GROCERS. HjyENQTHING ELSE. B" OOTsTßoofca, Boots, wonderfully eheaf at MiLLOH'9 Zealandi* Boot Store.



! DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Lstatc Aeent, Valuator, WooJ ami Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aghburfcon Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hidea, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Gleari as Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOBr- Matson and Go, Ohriatchuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristotmroh 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, Dune<iin Planet Junior Garden and Field loo« Belfast Manures at i b« g t0 inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Bakoook as my Agent in the Hakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihburton GttfiAT RKDOOTIOn" IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON = WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MAKKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON -= 15,000 =z= -ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY. /FT™ 1 nnmmuKM ifiES THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra NO SETTING^EQUIRED. 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. *Q" in m Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315 RECORD m REIGN. WANTED the Pesidents of Ashburton to save money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & M<DIAKMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHORS and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A CHOICE SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Lines in German Felb and Carpet, from la per pair upwards, m^i 5° 4 ntfeTn^ in nWanfc °! a F, irßb ? lM! Winfcer Boofc will find kto the*r advantage to try THE A BUOT—Our own make—hand sewn. b CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Makea kept in Stock. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTUREBS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Huffa having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooira, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. f J'rafrant and InviforatMg—New Vtnus



O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's JLli Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only. Now'e your time to buy. EX "Gothic." Barretb Bro3 have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Gash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street



= UNPARALLELED — CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, OB DEAPEEY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. COMMENCING SATUEDAY, JULY 3. GREAT BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, ANDREW ORR. Hew Zealand tarance topanj. EHTA BL I S H*il) 0""~""L. _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THE FiiEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, MOTBD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINB RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GM OWING CROPS, tBBUSHING MAOHWBS,&&o f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRKNTRATISB HAMMER & UK AYES. AGENTS JOHN TAYLOR I (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as 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 ia some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he ia in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil acd for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHURfiH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Preßses, 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 aa 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 FOB 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,] saleitand repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with (reasonable charges, he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 6 23 THE ANNUAL^BOOf^AXE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines : — Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 83 91 Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6d, usually 6s 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps In M, usually 2s 6J. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s §d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6a 9d, usually lls 6d, Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price, Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Best Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent uuder usual prices. Ladies' Felt. Slippers Is p-r pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather sok-8, 2a. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Huudreds of ' other lines all reduced. REMEMBERr~ :o:~REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do nofc despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS *F JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ABHBT7IITON.



WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2a 6d. You have ruined your constitution J sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit I by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and eli»ble,~John Orr & Co,, Bole Ag n . j



WAN TED Known, in fourteen days wo intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.-— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TITANTED Known, the doon and m windows are lined with wonderful bargains, at Meier's Zealandia Boot Store.



NOTICE/ MRS MORTON (Late of Tauranga, Bay of P enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that she has com menced business ir the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., East Street, as FRUITERER <te 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, AH Fruits in season and imported obtain able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. , EAST STREET (late Diggle'a.) 680 m OQ OQ O 05 ft ■ 25 ? & 3 r" i |a_i l_J OS o 3 o m •cud 2 5^ hh *^4 >*g *»J ss S: c: o o o «Rj «K< f»J CO CO £0 Uj Uj *JJ THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. pRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE I WU OTHER. SAXON TEA, SAXON TEA, PivOFEBKOR ISioiiKiwoN reports that SAXON TEAS ia absolutely Pure and of good qtnlifcy BTEATHMOEE PR I VAT Si TJ OSPITAL RIYATE JUL OSPITAL EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"-lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. WANTED, KAAA SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, '* ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS 1 STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AN DALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignitea in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and ia really the beist and cheapest Native coal to bo had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. TART LIN (TaNNOU^JEMbStT^ You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, 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. NOTICE.— Are you goiug to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing j Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, ia J. W. Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, And Tinsmith Telephone 32,



LOOK CHEAP WMTER FIRING. BkW MOUNT fcOMEES COAU OUTPUT haa Trebled during fche last 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. PAKE, MOUNT SOMEES. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and v_J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Abhburtok. Private Residence—Opposite, Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. EECOKD SALE mo FURTHER REDUCE THE LARGE STOCK OF ~~ STATIONERY, BOOKS, ALBUMS, ACCORDIONS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS, The Sale will be continued for another THIRTY DAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15th inst., WHEN FURTHER' REDUCTIONS' Will be made in all lines. DO NOT MISS THE Record Month's LAY IN A STOCK wheu goods can bo bought cheap at 11. N. ANDERSON'S, (Late L. F. Andrewea and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ff£* ■> *^\ II Trai\fi JhWJ^\ **rl if TjWERYONE accustomed to ueiog the A.C. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in usiag the 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'a Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it ia always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment ia especially manufactured as a horße and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d AO <^orn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box. and ftuite equs to anything imported—price Is 6d F.BWIN GALLICHAH, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFAOrURiiF ishurst, N.Z. OostFrbaty Iteprf-Fea'ative, MB G. r. EOATTEN, Ashbirton," Mic following tealitnonies to the value of tho (;inlnienti a' ne good enough for any. thiiUT :— \!>:SIV t-'irs, —We have great pleasure in > rec-.-mmeiiding your TSce'oiulment-s. Wo I have Lihcn them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to bo quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand—- We remain, -yours faithfully, Shakelin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure aad Pills for the paefc three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regros 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 beat healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, 'Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too oumeront to publish,