The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XTII. NO. 4155

Ashbubtojs : Wednesday, March 31, 1897.

PRICE: ONE Pl^fKY



Phblic Notices ' : NOTICE^ " mHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, with all the Latest Gable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscriber* sending m their names to this Office, or to Ma Street, ' Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. NOTICE, T3 ESIDENTS OF CHERTSEY, who with XV to be supplied with the DAILY "GUARDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obtain same every evening on arrival of Express, or from Mr Shannon, Chertsey. HENBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREK STORE, ALFORD FOREST; AND METHVEN "PHANKS the Public mo#t heartily for JL their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hate, Bocti, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at th» prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Go.'s Teas, Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily f xtrworiliitary Opportunity From tli« Factnrj Direct to ihe CoiKairr . OUB Company fa selling direct to the aus« tomer, thus prccuring for the latter a uuble economy, namely, tbe profit of the wholesale dealer, and the more considerable one of tbe retail dealer, amounting to from 5i to #10 upon a single watch. Retail watch* dealers an 3 jewellers, usually sellicg but a few watches daily, are forced to make an ex* racrditiaty pre fit upon each one sold m order to clefrsy their general expense?. We manufacture bs our speciality only sterling silves or gold e'em-winders (keylees wst-hes) Tbe keyUße meohaniem of watches is cne of tbe most important and useful m. ventions of modern times. Instead cf fum bling m ore's pockets to find the key, which wben ftund is most alwajß filled with duat— this of course being transferred to the watch -one has but to turn a knurled button fitted to the peccant (;r rin-.), thus winding the wa'cli and 'regulating the hsnda by tbe same means. Our wsitohes.are everywnerfi reccg« ii^see to be tho 're.it m fc-jt' murkot, &u'paEGing ail cihera ly tha preci.-ioa of their move-— tn-r.t-i as w»U ks by their coeuraoy and eh- sp-ii !■• Oir factory, tino^i's foundation x\ 1852. has acquired a World-Wide reputa* tii.-n, aid obtained tha highest awards from ■;,:l ;he irop-rtant Exbibiaoop. No wotoh ■ ewes our factory with having been carefully xsane^ and vtrifi^, tbaa being ready for immedi-te usi\ >Eaoh one is j:ut up m an liguni ei.ik-hncd cue, and eecompanied fcya tvair*m y lut ibreo jearp. The buyer may • c v n any <.f our watohe< wirh'n fix months heu'd tha latter r.ot BfEorj him the most ooinple'e svisfaeticn. AU aru'cle.? cold ere ieiivered post fr^e, and custom duty paid to 4 any part of the wcild, tbus wi hont the -Ijgh'est trouble cr formality Ho th« receiver, A'i repairs during the 3 years of guarantee .4re esecu'ed gratuitous y, if the watch be forwarded to our London office. The follow ing ava ca h puces wi'hcm di-otunt: £ g A." Stem.winder, sterling silver, hftU m nksc?, jewelled ie 6 actions* cry&t&l gas?, & strong and durable-watoh .. 12 A.A. The Fane with double, silver cafe (Hunter), elegantly engraved .. 18 B, Gold gum-winder, hall marked, strong key lees action, j welled m 13 notion?, with gold cr steel handc, Email FecoDd dial, engraved m beau tiful designs, engine turned or plain polished, with monogram, initials, firms, &3 .. ... 2 0 8.8. The same as B, wi h strong double gold case, an excellent and very elegant timekeeper .. .. 810 0, Royal chronograph, 18 carat gold, most superior keylesß movement, of the most accurate workmanship, and - ore of the best wear • resisting watches ... ... 4 0 G.C. The same watch with double and extra strong case, 18 esrat gold, artistically engraved, engine turned or plain polished, with monograms, initials, &>: ... .~ 610 D. Imperial calendar chronometer, 18 carat gold, indicating the day, the week, the inontb, and date of month, j-jwelled m 18 so'iocs, with all tbe latest improvements end inventions, one of the beet and most magnificent "" watobes manufactured, such as are never sold by retail dealers for less f-an £25 10 0 AH out watches are manuiaofnred m two different s'zea large arid email ((or gentlemen and ladies), without difference of price. Old - watobes, o d gold and bilver, wilt be taken m payment at the highest value, if forwarded by paroel post to our address. Remittance! may be made either by pos'Bl order, cheque, bank notes (postage stamrs for email aniountf) of ar.y o untry, m registered latter* It is our aim to rive the utmost possible satisfao icn to cur clients, knewing this to be the best advertistment for our products, and a 1 who hive once entered into bueinssi relations wi h ua gladly reoommend US to their fnen s and acquaints ces. Address for letters and orders : MORSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 7, Bed Lion Court, London, E,O. Wanted at oaoe, ia every locality, an in* telligent pert on to act bs cur agent. No special knowledge required, and witboat ii.terftring with presrn- occufation, Eightst salary and ormmießion. A»i excellent eppot* uciiy for a oapab'eynung m .a or lady, 3 32 WANTED Known—For good b-ot wear try Ajkllok's Zealand»a Uoot IP you ate m want of a:«? sfsong work me boot.'bo sure y v «:1! iil Mellok'B Zcalumiifi Boot Store, WANTED Known— Tljat J. Moisosr haa received a larsje sock of VVinter Boots and Shoes, which he iutouds disposing of tit a l>£<;cunt for Cash. His own muke, (which never was yet equalled) always on hau'-l. I intend, as'in the pas'-, to keep the 1 reputation of. keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing*" but.the best sole leather - u?ed. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Kast Street, Town Hall, Ash- f bur lon. 5J^ ANTKD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qaali!y in'Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Babkes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens 1 millinery ••• specialty. Do not fail to see the window*. Ladies own materials made up WANTED Known—Men's Boot* m great variety from 4a lid to 30*> Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed »t Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store - Ytif try tkt Ntw Vtim Totow *„



j Friedlander Bros., Limited. "W/" ANTED TO PtTROAASE— I 100 Ton* OF BEIGHT OATJEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. TjIENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VTfE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRISS OATrf COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . 3_ STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA S highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and other TiiAS m lib packets and canisters. [ MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, | SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. FOR SALE. [ SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for,SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN, RED and WHITE CLOVERS a D d COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIP^. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAP*;, TARES, &c. SHEEKDIPPING SEASON WE HAVE DVCIDED, for the cod venieuctf of our Clients, to hold m Stock dusing the season— COOPEH'S P WD R DIP BROOKE'S PERFKCT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP mid the well-known CROWH DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. Hanmer and Graves. "nuifoATsr WE have a large line of these fib for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. ) . , . , __ AGRICULTURAL SALT. WE have m store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations. CASTOR OIL. WE have Just Lauded, ex Fazilka, a shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are m a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. DIP. _ DIP. XTTE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the ABhburtoc Saleyards lately m the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. WE have various sums for investment an Freehold Security. CORNSACKS. ORDFRS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE m stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovers, Turnip S ecis, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & GRAVES. NOTICE. —Arc you going to build. Because the cheapest, shop f( r RoofiDg Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing. Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, ard all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Harpuby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' hoots and shoes.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran tad to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired or cobb i tutiona!), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendore throughout the World / Proprietors j Thb Lisooln and Midland \ gooiTfijssTlwaCoui'AOT, Hna>l», K»d»n.4



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbidayb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements j AGENT FOE— Matson and Co, Ohrißfcchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field loola Belfast Manures I beg toj inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W, Bargock as my Agent m the ftakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASH BURTON? SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. i IN Consequence of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequenb consignments ' from England of the latest p*!terns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LKNSEB, etc. ..OUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, ami 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 orrorß of vision, and correct them by the u>e of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot te adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAME- 8, NEW SIDES,'NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong. ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T ADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and Englfch 1 J Dress Fabrics m Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Sergee, navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets m all the new makes, PD, V and N, &c. LATEST NOVELTIES m Millinery, French and English Ribbonß, Flowers, Feathers and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. * LADIES' MACINTOSHES most fashionable Good, all sewnjseams ; Infants' Dresses, Peliss; s, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves m Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited ia Ashburfcon. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, beat makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2; 15s Od ANDREW ORR. ~T ARGE STOCKS, I* RJNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. FENDERS AND FIRMKONS, LAMPS, BEDSTEADS, Etc. JOHN ORR & CO.



« Mi if II If Iff iimiiivsom l &m&m * llJl|liiJiiif §n^^f^^n BEBT SELEOTED stock j.jfmf^' Nv^- /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR nX Slg^g ° .f* "ji.t^ 'v Q BEDROOM -J3.1.0 1Ois» IHIli/iJ AR |> JPtHOT' m ■ 1 Beadßtead, Spring Mattress and BBS ItiffllH If M Bern Dach«s ß e Chest, lElfel|i:A^y{^i#4)i 'T |l ill All Oarpets from 3s 6d made and ■|M|MIM laid Free of Oh»rge. iHH^^^Sßi&ByHi M COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL :BES'° SQU^ RE, Ohristohuroh A Marsh/ hi, Manager Uan^be Obtained from iALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDEE BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOE CANTEBBUEY. BAKVEsT CHEQUES WANTED I A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH ODSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial 1 WEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— i Men'a Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual j price 955, reduced to 75s ca h Men's Scotch and West c<t England Tweed and Worsted SUIT 3to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65s caah Men's Colonial Tweed to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59a cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30*, reduced to 22s 6d cash,; Men's West oi England and Worsted TROUSKRS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20a cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 65, reduced to 17s 6d cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20a, I reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. 6^* OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CIiAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. Hew Zealand Instance Company. ESTABLISHED ~~~L. _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPKEMIKE AED WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST WRRENTRATiB HANMEK & GKAVES. AGENTS, WALTER A. WOOD CO. | HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company j I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW TEBEE AFEON OPEN BEAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOEOUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been n use m America aad England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have peen its work. THE SINGLE~APRON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holdsits Own, and well deserves its title of " FATHER OF THEM ALL," WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS T) e fy Competition, while their MOWI-R RAKES, and TEDDEB.S, are SECOND to HONE. The " Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. j A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest MR R. B. RES TELL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGMT,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, thib Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- I HOLIDAY, I ON 1 THUESDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, • after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. S~i W. =J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, ' Manchester Street, Christohurch. I R. HANDC OK, Agenb. ' Samples can be seen afe my office, [ Standard Office Buildings, Aehburton. 2 125 SMO X E THE MEW VENU Dark Aromatic Plug; Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANCFAOTOBBD FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YO\J WILL HAVE NO OTBER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and good quality loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and atowe/ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true J^brican* ike Talvoliik which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th \gents EBWAKD REECE & SONS OHRISTCHUROH lIP &sJttf\ f|li|?i MVilfflliiSr t_f»iaze medal _j PURE CEYLON&IHOIAN Rom Within fee Reach of All PURE /^% CEYLQM 1 ISm OH -——i y— RI FfiO^Fl m^h / EACH PRICE r b — AMD lIP TO <|||| IM t7 FEU LUi SOLO STALL 6ROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. "tart~ling announcement. — You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ' ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatiheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp -1 stead, acd have Goods delivered at your door at Town Pricea. A quantity of the » famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.~»E. Mahood, Eaat Belt Cash Store. W«pbone No 76,



Shipping. ?|iflE ydr^j^T NEW ZEALAND 00, S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth.^ B.M.S. TONGARIRO AND RUAHINE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN\S DIAMOND JUBILEE, Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Loweut Rates. Port of Steamers. Tona. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4168 WeHington April 15 Riiahine 6127 Lyttelton April 29 Rimutaka 4515 — May 13 Ruapehn 4202 — June— Kaikonra 4507 — J July 8 The Ruahine will go through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Ritnutaka will go Home through the Strait 8 of Magellan and call at Monte Video Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to Locdo'i. Her sailing dace from New Zealand will he the 13th May. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuco, aud the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tieulara on app ication. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER hROS.. Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SH.\w, BAYILL AND aLBIoN COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. _»vX 11OYAL MAIL STKA jraj|g3^ i<^-»-*' MERS, withnoperior accommodation for all clas^us "^^^^^™ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. I ons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... Lyttel- Mar 6. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... ton Mar 18. Qothie ... 7750 Kidley ... — April 1. lonic ...4753 Kempson.,. — June 24 *~~ CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200Moffatt ... — iMar 2 Mamari ...3583 Levack ... —■ May 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ...t4331 Proaser ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TT2SION STEAMSHIP COMPANY vJ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S &JL FROM LYTTELTON AS UN DER: For Westport aad Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburtcn. MUSICAL. MUSIC, T%yr iss /iarson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. 122 A OABD MRS A f( I^LARIDGE, HL, \J. V^LARIDGIi, TEACHER GF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGINI, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. iyr rs bowman pox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupits prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Llewellyn Owen, M.O.W'M., JL.B.X.-CAI. PIANOFOKTE, JSIiSGING AND HAEMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1 ~~ Ti^TviOLlN.i MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, Januaiy 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. Mh OJSBORNjE COOMBE, WUEU TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "XTISITS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS n.ay be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. 9**^^^™™>*™m™Hi™mmMmmM ■ ■■■—turnii ml, IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mbllor's Indestructible Schoo Boots