The Ashburton Guardian.

roL. xvii. no. 4^02

Ashbubtojs : Friday, May 38, Ite97.

price: one PENmr

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Aabbnrton FOB THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 8.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train l«avM at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.15 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) ad 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOB THE SOUTH every day at 10;6&a.m, and 12.58 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 8.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branoh line every day at 4.26 p.m. The branoh train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily , Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on 'Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridaysi'; 10.SQ Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



' i PP:Jig : |S|^^£sHlPPiNG CO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Toes. Departure. Date. Rimntaka 4515 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikot-tra 4507 Wellington July 8 Toagariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ruahing 6127 — Sept. 50 R.MS. Rlmutaku. will call at Pnnta Arenas (Straita of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. R.M.B. Ruahine will go through Magellan Straits (weather permitting). This line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straits, the finest panorama in the world. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticuiarß on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton,



ASHBURTON PERM a NENT BLILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR IHE WKEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Q_ W, J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christohurch. R. HANDOOUK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. I 2 125 '



$TEED.MAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS. mtCTpvEB PoB CHILDEEN y¥aYs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITB, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the coaati tution during the period of teething. The Words "JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walvvorfch, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each jjacket, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., .Agents NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with ail 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 Mb Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANUFAOTOEED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. y-gfr^x OOYAL MAIL STBA •|gßg^ A*/ MERS, with superior j^SsS^^ accommodation for all classes *^^^^^^>l of passengers, calling afc Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month, lone Commander From Date. lonio ...4753 Kempaon... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomara 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... —■ Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Kid ley ... — Sept. ~~~ CARGO STEAMERS. * Mamari ... 3583 Levack .., — May 8 Matatua...332O Holmes .. — May 22 Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Rangitira >4045 Burton .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon paweogers only. ( HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROMLYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Grey mow th—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and I alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays ~ The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to j Chriatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresspassing on the Riversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Jslowe^ by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic-i tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true I "bricant I ike ViivftLiifc which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th £DWABT» REECE & SONS OHKISTOHUROH



MUSICAL. MUSIC. j Tl/r IBS pABSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street.



THti VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her* Rooms, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms oa application. MB OSBOENE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "T^I'S'ITS Ashburton and surrounding V DUtriots every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HOTOGBAFH Jt J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping £they j will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINES I" WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done just as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12a per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE.—The finest artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. — T T IVfITCHELL, O • ± • IVX IIOHELL, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite .English Church, Tancred Street ASHBURTON. 10 13



Llewellyn Owen, M.O.H'M., JL.R.I>C.M(. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TJfiRM will COMMENCE oa MONDAY, Februaby 1,



lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T R 8 T> OWM A N Tji O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District s. s A L c JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensure JLj comfort and correct sight. Done poll your eyes . using badly fitfcin Spectacles*. WANTED Known—The cheapest and moat reliable boot shop in Ashburton at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. r Whoksomt and R(}mMHg—N*w Vmm



A OABD M RS A C* f^iLARIDG X, -Ol» \Jm VLARID6I£, TEAOHEK CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.



WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are said at Mellob' at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mki&ob's Zealandia Boot Store



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



BAZAAE STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (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, Electi< neeering and other processions. Ma'ched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at alt hourß. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyarda afc 11 a.m Ashburton, return, Is; Tinwald, return, Is 6d, TEEVUEZA Bros a 46 PROPRIETORS.



t , PRIZE M&ML _» "• BomTOtift M'leacfc'ofll CEYLON I/O. Hfcl iiF&P* I ■> -mm BIEiSEB 49) f EACH PRICE = 4— AND UP TO |Tp /J| SOLD BY ALLrCROCERS. HAVE MQTBING ELSE.



E. DUCKWOKTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, BtJKNETT StkEET, AsHBUETON. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible Schoo Boots



HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Pnblic most heartily for their constant support during the past 14 yeara, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at tha 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 Co.'s Teaa. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon, Orders by post promptly attended to, and good delivered daily Kozie Tea, the best, and yat within reach of all; Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Sols Agones,



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASffBUKION, Loans Negotiated """" Weekly Sales of Livei Stock-Tinwald and Aihbnrton Alcernately sIS S i Jl° f f^P^ 1118 ' Fa^. Hides, etc., on Fridays bales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariaa; Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Mataon and 00, Ohristchnroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchuroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oorapany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Took Belfast Manures DA7ID THOMAS, Aihbnrton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRroB OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. 4SHBXJRTONJ



= WHITE'S =i -SHEEP DIP, =' THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN :THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON.J



TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM CLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Paget is BtiU"shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburtonjoiub. DRAUGHTS 63. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. ; 4 250



THE KEASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest X Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work don( • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to »j J the making of a Combine. g £ BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done » RRTDrTwoR^ th A it rge tOWnS* Our hea<*-quarters are ft g BBIDOB WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will H xxx 8° *° employ local tradesmen. J> -Q W g) BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work 2 M done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. g BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent H H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Ota»o. These X Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BBIDGE WOBKS, Ashburton.



SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Coesequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it f^T'TVVTI6^O^ fllref dylarge Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments rw- UR R^ Muf. RA f Y + .havif§ had a uPwa^Bof THIRTY-FIVE YEARS'Experience of Optics, and during that time has made cartful study of the relation between Spectacles ani '^^SS^^lS^SS^^^^^ thatcannob bead°pfced *y CDSTOMBBS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also hft.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES for ndmg, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. UttJjmJ ftlUJib ' ' NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat and Strong



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J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASH BURTON. ■jyTIXfiD PAINTS, WINDOW {GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, hCRIW, ENAMELS, VARNISHES, Ac, IN STOCK. PAINTEF, PAPERHANGER, |&J|SIGNWRITER. Telephone's po. Box 16



DENTISTEY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration «., ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



GEAHAM & CO's p A TENT PERMANENT FOOT-BOT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, ano can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP Read opinions of Government Inspeofcor of Stock. Blenheim, MARiBOKotraH. In re_ joar remedy for Foot-Rot I have do hesitation in ssying it is the most effeotive have met, and has been used in the dietriot under my charge with the best results. I have reoommende<i &nd shell continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep aileated with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to aaj iB bo often negleotnd until it takes such b strong hold on <,he flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector o! Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawbra In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result cf your dressing Bheep at Mr Lysaght's en Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidence in saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination waf only six days after the feet had been dresse.-i Some of the shoep were very badly sffoe<ed, 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 iseadlv put on, and I am Burs it will give satisfaction.—-I remain, yourß truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stoak, Jane 22,1895. Genuire only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, i GRAHAM AND CO-, I Girltoo Gore Road, Roaeneath, 1 Wellington, j



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WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 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 was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Beet Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boob Store, Fast Street, Town Hall, Ash burton 3 115 t j Foa Indigestion, the best remedy is un do abtedly jSTorton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once at a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient;. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallet' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaint*. Sold in battles lsljd, 2s 9d,andlls, by all Medi cine Vendors thronghont the *rrilf t A



HOW VU I>»*V«»f t jtt-t.UP FOMK READIXO THAT WILL PBOYE INTKRIST -ISU TO YOUNG MOTHEWS. HOW TO OUABO AGAINST THE DISEASE i Croup is a terror to young irothera and to i poat-them concerning thf>cu-e. first; symp toms and treatments the object; of this item. The origin of on.up is a" common oold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost snre to follow, the first- symptom i? hoarseness ; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough oough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to aob is when the child met beeomea hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it freely given all tendency to croup will soon dhap. pear. Even after the croupy cough has de« veloped it will prevent the attaok. There is no danger in giving this remedy for it contains nothing injurious. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SAL^— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. BROS., Ll». TIT ANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OP BEIGHT OATfiN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BRO£ Ltd.



o/> ACRE FARM AT MBTHVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale » SmaM Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mt D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land ia of firstrdaaa quality. Also, —10 Acres of Land fronting Winter'fl Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANBER BROS., Ltd. -piENCING MATERIAL of all Descripfcions supplied. Barbed and Plaia Wire and Standards,



V¥^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. .__ 3



FOR SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS, WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing, OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, CAPE BARLEY'and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. ■ IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &a.



SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con* venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDER DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Solo Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World.



STORES. STOBES. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STOBES Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex. eellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and oth«r TKAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES* CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS.



MASSEY-HAKKI3 WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give ape* cially low quotations for our cele* brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can Bafely I ay that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS I are the Beßt and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with beet English. DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT ia now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd; Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength, not flavor. If they try KoziE Tjba they will hi satisfied. Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb Fr«{ratf and /m^raimf^^Vtw Vtm»