RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdaya, and Fridaya, 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 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton 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 pan. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch lice every day at 4.25 p.m. The brand train arrives ia Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, nd ou Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti . ieayj Methven at the following times repp^ctiveij •-6.50 every day, except Fridayn ; 10 Si Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. .

■THE ASHBtJRTOtt GttARDIAN t MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 189?,

1: rinted and Published by the Ashburton Puohahing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street. Ashburton. . MONDAY, AUQUS3I Mf 1897.



Business Notice. TOWNBND'S CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE JTOK CONSUMPTION ANT> OTHBE CHEST JHSEASFS. The most valuable discovery in Medical Science. Destroys the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. Overcomes the racking cough and spitting of blood, READ the following extract from the WeekJyPrea ** It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is not only highly effioacious in the treatment of the more formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of cooghs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishing rapidity. It acts against these lesser maladies as 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 appnar like m&gic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be affected during the coming winter by this latest upphcation of modern medical science." PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale Agents : KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO S NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.



SAJNDEI* &> Spoils Euca lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraot in the market cow, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. la order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI SXTEAOr, which is recognised by ihe snedioal division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we itate :— It proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifawald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor of Parrnacology, atßon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only prodaots that are ■atorated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and 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. Bauer, Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCAL^P EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when need as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions ac commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennatea. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflam&tions, 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.



Foe Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Noeton's Camomilb Pills. They can confidently be recommended as beiDg mild in operation and absolutely free frorc injurious drugs. Acting afconce as a spleu did tonis and & gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ut-equallec" for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles la l^d, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Modi oiie Veodora throughout the «orld



ALAXUM Tie greatest remedy qvox introduced for all diseases arising front a disordered state of the digestive system. It if A LAXATIVE. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATING TO2UO. A few opinions from the Christchurch Press and obher newspapers :— 11 ATjAXVW stands alone and unrivalled in the treatment of all ailments duo to dafeciive assimilation." 4* AT.4.XUM strikes at the root by correct ing the irregularity." ** No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Alaxum, the premier medicine." "Alaxum is essentially a nerve Hmnlanb and tonic laxative which strengthens the^whole being.



"TTTANTCD Known, Girls' Pretty Strap T T Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealaudia Boot Store, "Ui/"ANTED, wise fathers and mothers t 0 T T remember thab Mbllor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WTT" ANTED Known -The celebrated P IT Coraeta in all prioes and colors. A. Orb. XY7"ANTED Known, the doors and TT windows aie lined with wonderful bargains, at MELLOE'a Zeal and ia Boot Store. TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers, ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM.



A. LAWKIE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. EETIEING FKOM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LEV. fiISE SALE for the laßb few weeks has _1_ been a pronounced success, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further Bweeping reductions will be made (The stock must be Sold ■ Begardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFEB REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOXJ CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWHIE,| SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. You have mined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit Ly drinking only Kozie Tsa, it) is pure a&d. ;9i**iiie.-ael»B Ok & 101 l Ag«B^ i



1 here is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT FOE INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA LIVER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH AOIION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HEADACHF. and all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act* by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the hnsmn body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all £ jul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, ifc builds up the entire '• energy of the wholo being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic disease we say consult a phyeioian. Remember, how ever, that most of the ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL The organs themselves are sound, but are not doing their work. Alaxum t h e Remedy. piaos 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale Agents : KEMPTHORNE, PROSSEIt & CO. (Limited). 7 34 l



Friedlander Bros., Limited. "YXTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A SNUG LITTLE FARM OF ABOOT . 75 Acres, NEAR WINOHMORE. Easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BRCK, Limited. SEEDS ¥OR SPUING SOWING. TTTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander Bros., Limited.



TO LET. f\BE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRESJ)F LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] POTATOES. POTATOES. TXT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. "TIT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. Vtf® ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 5 LOW VI3ALITT DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime ia prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general ■> dbfaUity TT contains two of tie principal ingredients necemiy ■*■ for building up the Human Frame, and which an considered deficient in the above complaints, Tiz, Phosphorus and Lime. It canno be too hlghl recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYrOPHOSPHITES 8 real brain food, and In cases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repot tlon. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill's signttnwi Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS



COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, 300 Tons 300 of the very beat quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Kates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, ---1 he celebrated ALLANDALK AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. ( OKE & FIRE WOOD-long & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get pricea— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No,- 83. EDULCOR BUUAR The only sugar permitted to j Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it has not the mi i convencies. 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., arid is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue dcs Francs Bourgeois, Paris, THE AUSTRALIAN DBUG COMPANY, Limited, .Sydney. WANTED KNOWN-Ladiea' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price; ladies' dressing gowns, ats English cost—At A. I Qas's cheap sale, 7 47 ' . I



SPRING .BLOBBOM TEA Packed in %fb t Ift, ms\ and 101b Net Weight Aib-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label! 1/9 per B>. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per B&, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPECTACLES.^ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Oonsaqaenoelof: the large increase in this 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 moefc approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EKE SHADES, LENSES, etc. f OUR Mr R. Mueray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARSUExperienoe of Optics, and during that time has made careful stndy of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, th« result being that he is able to quickly discern the erton of vision, and oorreot them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Ezperienoe of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha.a Spectacles fitted to oorreot the tight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. BPEOIAT, CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics ab their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



in all Par s of the World t*-e NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTHER'S MI LX, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. <§ MELUN'S FOOD lor Infants and Invalids may be obtained of ail Dealers throughout the World. ■ELLIS'S FOOD WORKS, FEOKHAM, LONDON, EN6LAND,



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH, HP H E WJjli OLE STOCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. S^ SEE CIiCOLARS FOR PRICES 4£B —COMMENCES — Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET.



For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siclt Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty utnutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be "'WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of tho system. For a "Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Kiserdorci Liver; they act like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vita) Origins; Strengthening the Muscular System ; restoring 1 the long lost Complexion ; bringing back tho kren edge of appci ifq, and arousing with the Rosebud op Health the whole physical BNEiiny of the human frame. These are " facts admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best firiurantees to the Xorvcu<» and debilitated'is that BeecJiam's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the wmhi. . Ful) directions with each box. Q Prepared only by THOMAS BEEOHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England Sold everywhere, in Boxes, !>|d., Is. 1^6., and 2s. M. each.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT "THEJ^ORNER." BTOOK MUST BE BEAVILY^REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING,!JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES fAT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Glass Ladies' Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price.l Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments!, 5s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25s 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than doable. W. H. COLLIER.



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PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, ana if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 191 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfnlly cheap < »t Mel&or's iSealaadia Boot Store, .



DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE KSTABMBHED—I72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions] J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aehburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. /AUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is \_J noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money, OUR TEAS are bo popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our emptteß * Imitation Is ainoerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retau irora all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO. 155 Colombo Street, Oheistohuecb y AM A CASH BUYER OF— EYE GEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEE SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip.



NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended [to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E K JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. T AZARUS Patented System en sere J_J comfort and correct sight. Don spoil yonr eyot, by using badly fittin Spectacles. FEED. MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT, Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



! Slows isi.ifi: Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay»Fever, Oppression, Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fumi gator Esptc is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. i J. ESPIC, Ports* 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bouebaud and Co. < Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Bach box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions



T> ARRETT BROS, have just opened some JD new lines in ciothifig. Our noted " Wear-well" Moegiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makeß them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea^t Street. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbuor's Cheap Boot SftSe, iir, nho Mid,



TITANTED Kuowb—A. Okb, Agent for ▼ T the celebrated Fearnought Sergea defy aea air. and water. 3 13



Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Coop?. IST ABLISH¥j) 0' L «, 18S9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THIPBEMIEB AISD"wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTID »0R PROMPTNESS AND LIBBRALIT'S AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT BATHS HANMEE & GKAVES, AGENTS,



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (I, I M I T E D), SOLE AGENTS FOR: .u NUMBER? "SWIFTS "SINGER? "TRIUMPH? | AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBERT Ha.& Had More Geuulne R*ucces*e» Them, any other Oycl© iv vl&e World and Still Helens Wuprflme, WE ARE THE « WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE w» ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2lßs, Collins Stbeet, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Mancbesieb Stbhet, CHRIBTCHUROH. 123, Geokge Stekbt, DUNEDIN. SHEABMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



1897. NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FRESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 13 for 3S 6d. 100 VARIETIES. 100 VARIETIES. /CULTURAL Directions.are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot \J tail to have succe«s by using Nimmo and Blair's " Standard " Seeds, and following the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's strains of Vegetable Seeds are either grown under their own personal supervision, or are procured from the moat reliable sources in Great Britain and. Europe, and tho many testimonials they have received tromall parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful. Id Packets. FLOWEB SEEiDS. Id Packets, IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions for sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained. We can Bupply any of the latest Novelties In Vegetable or Flower Seeds at the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. Telephone—No. 53.



J. WILSON. OCRNBR OF AEOADE. ! MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBTJRTON. 11/riXED PAINTS, WINDOW GL.4SS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM ENAMELS, v VARNISHES, &0., IN STOCK. PAINTEE, PAPEEHANGEE, & SIGNWBITEE. Telephone 16 p,O, Box 16



THE KEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PAIRONISE BRIDGE WQEKS. The Largegt 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 lj JLj the making of a Combine. S BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our headquarters are fcti g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will Rt OQ go to employ local tradesmen. J> pt| BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. W <« H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have cent H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashbui'ion, KIL WORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton.