RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day tit 7.20 a.m., 3,40 p.m. a»d 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and F ridaya, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) and 810 p.m. Trains leave Aahburton FOX THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, nd od Thursdays at 12.20 noon. 1\ lewvs Methven at the following times respcotivelj —0.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 31 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE ABHBOETOS GUAKDIAN : WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1897,

Printed and Published by the Aahburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street). Ashburtou. * WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4» 1867.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THE_CORNER." SfOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE SI OCR-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. I WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, HIGH Class Lidies* Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price,. Ladiea' Macintoshes, newest sty'.es, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d, Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merioo Combination Garments, 3s lid. , Stylish Dress Goods, lO^d per yard, double width, worth lbd. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25a 6d. A line of Youths* Overcoats, all aizes, 6a each, A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. fi , A Wonderful line of Ladiea' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s fed, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER.



SANDEW &> »ons JBuca lypiilGxtr«<jt. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the niarkab now, products of simple distillation forming crude resiaouß oils. la order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALA PTI KXTRAGIV which; is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to fa« of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we It proved by tests by the Medical Cliaica of th« Universities at Bonn and Greifswa'd, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohalz,Profeßßor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Ohnic at Greiftwald, that) only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, remnous fcsd other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs, Bsuer, Melntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific testa, and the only ore whioh possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.



AH other erode oik are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and »re abandoned »a an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions •Btoommeroial articles are used for mechanical purpoiea are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its Burplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic tbin and mobile appear. ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taate, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamationa, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliablepreparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, uaualJy 8s 9d.—Mbllob's Zea andia Boot Store.



"XTTANTED Known, in fourteen days we YV intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.-— Mbllob*s Zealandia Boot Store.



mHE ASHBQRTON TAILOEING JL COMPANY haa on hand a very choice eelection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public cafl secure the most Fashionable Miit, and not have any old Btock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a largo experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and w<p will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Geata 1 owa material made up. W. PAULING, Manager



A. LAWKIE, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. mHE WHOLE of. the Large and Well Aworted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU OAN EXPECT BARGAINS AED GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY.



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. Baker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD dorser of Waksnui Road and Case Streets and at Baker and Browa'a CoacL Factoi-y. Havelock'Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Teibphoxk 80. 69 "TJ|7"aNTED Kttowp, Mbllor's Bargaio f T Bale now ou, Come early, Lihil



COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD TOJ MAKE ROOM FOB FURTHER SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS,



Business Notice. CELEBRATED CINHAMON CURE FOR CONSUMPTION ANTI OTHER CHEST JHSEASFS. The most valuable discovery In Medloal Science. Deßbroye the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs, Overcomes the racking ooagh and spitting of blood.



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L I M I T E D) f ; SOLE AGENTS FOR: « NUMBER? "SWIFT," "SINGER? " TRIUMPB," AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, " THE HUMBER" Has Had More Genuine successes Tlian. any other Cycle In th.c World and Still Keffifns Supreme. WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," «** THE HIGHEST GEADE MAOHINES | ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Mblboukne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



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Hanmer and Graves. - jruinrroww. ■ WE HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed. HANMER & GRAVES.



WANTED, I 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVED



DIP. _ DIP. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saieyarda lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at ourront rates. Little'a Dip will be used



PIG FEED. CHICK FEED. WE have for bale—Crushed Barley (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Ohiok Wheat.



READ the following extract from the Week'y Press ** It has been clearly demonstrated that thla new remedy is not only highly, efficacious In the treatment of the more formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishiug rapidity. It acts against these lesser maladies aa quinine acts against intermittent fever. It is equally efficacious in bronchitis and catarrh, and | all inflammatory states of the respiratory organs. Expectoration and cough dis appear like magic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be affected during the coming winter by thits latest application of modern medical Bolence." FRIGE 2s OD SOLD EVERI WHERE Sole Wholesale Agents: KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER <fc CO S* NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland



SEED WBEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY,



Wlfl o<m Supply bEED WHBIAT and OATB, all varieties, s;rown in various districts; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR SEED.



SEA OF AZOF BAHLEY. WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call



SPAitKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line f theße ior Seed purposes. FEED OATS. \\TE Have for Sale Long and Short YY Feed Oats. "^hafpTohaff] \X7"E Have for Sale PRIME OATEN YY SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow Feed.



ALAXUM ! The greatest remedy ever introduced for all diseases arising from a disordered state of the digestive system." It i? A LAXATIVE. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATING: TONIC A few opinions from the Chriatchurch Press and other newspapers : — " AJjAXVU stands alone an-1 unrirailed in the treatment of all aiiments due to defic:ive assimilation." " A laxum strikes at the root by correct ing the irregularity." " No morbid condition can exist." " Vital force speedily generated by Ala xtjm, the p« mier medicine." "Alaxum is essentially a nerve timulanti and tonic laxative which strengthens the whole being. There is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT I FOR * INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA LIVER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HEADACHE. and all derangementa oi the Digestive Sysfcem.



PLOUGH SHARES. TiEGULAR Supplies Imported by us. JIA) direct from the makers j both Ransomed and Hornsbys— standard sizea. Prices, lowest cnrrenb. EOiAL~OIL—ISO Eire Tett Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe.



WE hold a regular Supply ot tlia weil kn'.wn Brand ot Kerosene, acknowledged to be this most Superior Oil in the market,.



AGRICULTURAL SALT. FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote lowi



WE [always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candies, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencicg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize! Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; RyegraßS and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c.



"I f\f\ ACRES, subdivided into con X\JvJ venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s j easy terms.



It does not act by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the hnimn body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all fool matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, it builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease.



Where there is organic disease we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that meet of the ailments affecting humanity are



FUNCTIONAL 7 The organs themselves are sound, but are not doing thf ir work. Alaxum it Remedy. PBIOE 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale Agents : KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. (Limited), 7 34



HANMER & GRAVES. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



P, JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton aud Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, PATi and horse hair; in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays anb Satuboays A'l Communications carefully attended to. 6_l6^ WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale, sir, she said. ANTED Known—A. Orb, Agentlor the oelebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful good a, German made.—A. Orb. 3 14 ! 'TTTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap YY Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. OTICE,—Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J, W. Habdlsy's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and KiUlipitk Tplepbooefo



SPRING BLOSSO M TE A. Packed in |B), lib, sft>, and 101b Wet Weight Aie-Tight , Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label* 1/9 per K>. 2 1- per Ib. 2/4 per tt>, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers,



SPECTACLES.^ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN GoEfeuqaenceJof* the large increase intbiu 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 classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Mubbat 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 eight, 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 adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPICIAT;CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGEE FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON '.COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in Wesf Street, Aahburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. St.eel, Coachbuilders, where he intends Dairying on business aa AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the under mentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from hia earliest daya in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil ard 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 Presses, 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, co 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 FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELIKG AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business onj.his behalf for the and 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.



"DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, BEA, and ANNUITIE Establish ed—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-eeven Milliou«1 J. C BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aehburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOEO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON.



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consigfcmpnt of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier 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, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc.i etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices./ OATMEAL. OATMEAL. £5 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to 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 ua to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. B ICICLES. ~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. ' Telephone 53



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOE ONE MONTH, HPHE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. Hf* SEE CIHCULABS FOR PRICES J/g —COMMENCES— Saturday, J iily 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Go.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET,



T AM A CASH BUYER Of— RYE GEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEE SEED. O. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper 1* Sheep Dip.



OUR 2s 4d INDIA*? (Palm Brand) Is noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. ■ ODE TEAS are go popular thafe we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation ie sincerest flattery,' bufc the public should see they get the genuine article. .



Betaii irom all the principal Store keepers.



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Street, Chbistohvbob



NOTICE. riIALLED Bf A CK|[A GAI N JOHN DONOVAN, S^W E E P. AH Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AED SPEOIALITE vSPECTACLES. I Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, S. S A L E *• r JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZAEUS Patented System ensure JLj comfort &nd correct sight. Done spoil your eycb by ÜBing badly fittin Spectacles.



~ FRED. MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barry town Flat Gold* Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN {BOUGHT AND SOLD ON -COMMISSION. FRED MAK.EIG, Arcade



"~HENBY KNI&HT SINGLE TREK STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN '"THANKS the Public most heartily for J- their constant support during the past) * 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Booti, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, Chiua s and Glassware annot be surpassed at tho prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at) low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon, Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily



YYVY YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,,



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUii SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last) twelve months. 1 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 O. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMEKS.