The Ashburton Guardian.

xvm. no. 4^77

Ashbuktoj.: Wednesday, August 35, 1897.

pkjce: one pbnjny



■ hipping. ■■" ' To .^^Jjnr NEW ZEALAND LINE j ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, | FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe A Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Sept, 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sept. 30 Rimntaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikottra 4507 — Dec 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South Amerioa and Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands, Bates and other par ticulars on application. For farther particular* apply to FRI&DLANDEK BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashburton, " SHAW, BAYILL AND ALBloif" COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jfaA "DOYAL MAIL STEA jrtnMCS^-*-" MERS, with superior *\K^^^&2^ accommodation for all classes I^^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. _



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED CEAIGHEAD & BEEKYMAN, Fhe leading Tailors and outfitters, Aehbnrton. , * 29



Tons Commander From Date. ©othio ... 7730 Kidley ... Lyte'u Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sept. 20 lonio ... 4763 Kempson— — Nov. 11 ' CABGO STEAMERS. "* Maori ... 5200iMoffatt ... Welle July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — ■ Maaiari ... 3583 Levack ... — j Matatua... 3320 Holmes .... — Pakeba ... 4331 Prosser ... — Aotea and Tokomarn carry saloon jpAiweagera only. HAKMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UJSION STEAMSHIP OOMPAMY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUJSPER: Fot Westporfc and Greymouth-—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertiee meiit in Cfaristchurch papers — Mondays, Fridaya and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made fco Ohristchurch daily papers for datea and hour of sailing For farther particulars applf to F. FERRIMAN, Ageat, ABhburton._



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AUD I INVESTMENT SOCIETY. _____ ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be 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. /^ W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Chriatchurch. R. HANDCOOK, Agenb. . Samples can be seen at my office, f Standard Office Buildings, Ashbarton. i IJMMa^^JJ 25 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco.



MUSICAL, MUSIC. Tyr is 3 jp arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street [a card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mSAOHER OP THE VIOLIN. SaundAkS' Buildings, Ashbartoßt liß OSBOBF COOMBE, PIANO TONER & EXPERT, {Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding I Districts every lour months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS i»4y be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TyT RS "DOWMAN TCTOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, AfeHBURTON. RAKAIA-FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations.



THE CELEBRATED 3c BEST BFANL" MANUFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGI IA LEAF PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) It* noted for producing 200 lar&e Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are .qnally good value for the money. OUK TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. , Retain irotn all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & GO-, 155 Colombo Stbebt, Obbistchurob



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUND 3 OF OURS Why ruin your Reapers and n/towe** by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic ' tire yoar horses and olog the Machines, when you can obtain a true F ike VAt V<%LI lls which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tb EBWABT* REEOE & SONS QHttISTCHUROH



A OAKD MRS A /^ i^LAEIDQE, A* \J» I^LABIDGE, TEACHER GF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGIKG COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, PIANoiOKTE, BINGIKO AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. EieSFfcCHooL TmOR Farfcioulari apply to DAVID J. JONES. ' WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectorß, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the opfeioa line s 18. Satmk'h Optician WANTED Known—The celebrated P Goraets in all prices and colors, j A^Obr. I WANTED Knowa—A. Oeb, Agenb £o the celebrated Fearnought Serges 4efy ie» wr» »ad water. 5 13



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITB SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Aahburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, ! EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensure I j comfort and correct sight. Don spoil yoar eyes* by using badly fifetin Spectacles. T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE j Established—-1720. Claims Paid —Thirty-Beveu Millions} I J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aahbnrton. 2 3 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mbllob's, for fourteen days 'only. i



J DAVID THOMAS, J Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate (Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton 'Afonutidv Fortnight^ Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., oa Feiww Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg> Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Go, Oferistohnrcb 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures M« w bfJn mtoTm m? Rak*ia olienfcj and ofchers that J hav<> appointed Mr W. Baroook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDDOriON IN PKIOE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



= PURE SEEDS.— ; T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most. COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Faridera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlbs to 16Alba to the bushel; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO-HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOES, Tv/INE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL . The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS; ASHBURTON.



-=15,000= "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY '{It VMHi Jl —™—~- t,.i , ,„•-—. —~ ■*" ' >AT^ratgr THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTINGMREQITIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Caßt£lron or Copper Boilers. The Coppsr Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers m fll iiii'Q* ■ Him Sold by all Ironmongers,|from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



FEED. MAKEG, "OROKtfR & COMMISSION AOENJ 1. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade B. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and KJ Upholsterers, Funerals oonduoted abthe followingprioes:— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coaoh complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8< Children from £2 10s. Burnett Stbeet, Ashbubton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT. IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND Packed in Tin?, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS - % ■*■ io ? I



t I»I»ZE MBOAL _* PURECEYION&IHIMN Ibn Within fee Reach of All PURE 1/A CEYLON 1/0 piipe* -—/ ■ Oft -_^Lii__- L> ki a v lit a—* &« &'• t"? JU ■. \f m AND lIP TO /Ji SOLD BY AU CBOCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. BARRETT BROS, have just opened Borne new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 j but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mellob's i JA) Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only. Now's your time to buy. W ANTED Known, MELLOB/s~Bargai Sale now on. Come early. Ohil dren'B Straps Is 9d, utually 2s 6d. WANTED KNOWN-Lalißs"rlaokete capes, and waterproofs, all new goodsj 50 per cent off usual price ; ladiea' dressing gowns, at English coat—At A Obr's cheap sale. 7 47] r 11HO8E who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a. very moderate oost, at 9, Bair»tow'»,



Important Announcement IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED E&TATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR rpAKSS this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Oheap Sale the Railway Pare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least M worth of Goods. ALL MY OWN STOCK AT EQUALLY BEDITOED PRICES. Every Article must be cleared, as a large shipment, ex ss. Waimate, is nearly due. ima *fVi. ,_ AiNDBEW OUR. 1897. NIMMd& BEAUTS. 1897. FEESH STANDAED SEEDS. 3d per Packet, VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet, j Or 13 for 3s 6d. i 100 VARIETIES. 100 VARIETIES. /"IULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot VJ tail to have success 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 owi. ptrtonal supervision, or are procured from the moßt reliable sources in Great Britain aid Europe, and the many testimonials they have received horn all parts oi New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful, ' d Packets. FLOWER REEDS. Id rackets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This lit includes the mo3t hardy varieties, as well as the uhowiesb, aid each picket contains more than s> fflcient seed to plant an ordinary gardea. Full direc6ions*fcr sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the besb results wili be obtafaei. " We can supply any of the latest Novelties in Vegetable or Flower Seedelat the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. Telephone—No. S3, \ /



JOHN TAYLOR* (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 Measra F. and H. bteel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made Cthe undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well a:* in tbe Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day Jboth for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGEIfT FOR JBS?2&m!BBKJ MAODONaLD a*D COMPANY, CARLYLE WOEKS, CHRISTGHUROH, whose Ploughs, Diso Harrowe, Cultivators, Windmills, l£oller«, WoolPresßes, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping » cood supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be aj)le to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCBtURCH, whose Chtff*utting 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. »«£ 80 been aPP°int«<l AGENT FOR MR A, H. ANDERSON'S AVELINa AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and ii authorisedL to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc, etc. The advertiser trusfca^that by constant attention to business, fand to the w»ots of the public, and with (reasonable chargesl he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHBURTON. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd' L _ 185 9]^ CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. \ THEPBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL I COMPANY, ; NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISES, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, fto., AOOIPTID AT LOWEST TORRENT RAv£BP ' HANMBR & GrBAVaS. I AGENTS,



■ABHBURTON WOOL JWORKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Kates. Address: Late liomerEbam's Wool Works* E. KOOKE. 12 TJIVERYONE accustomed to using thi AM. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using tbe | Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AO OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ii in the centre, and Edward Gallichan'i Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment U every mother*! true tnend ; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment: is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AO Corn Cure, for bard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Fills, for male and enmte use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTUREH Ashnrst, N.Z. Canterbury Berre tentative, MBIG P. HOATTEN, Aehburton, Ihe following testimonies to the value o| the Ointment are good enough for any* thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. W« have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to bt quite as good as you represent. In futur* we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, vnurs faithfully, fcHABPLIN & CO.



Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I hare sold your Bee Ointment) and AC Corn Cure and Fills for the put three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every cam which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment haa proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Ice Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. K. Syces, Chemist. undreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. PACTS ARE CHIELs THAT WINNA DING, AND DAURNA BE DIS. PUTlT."—Burns, rpiMES change, and with them manner* JL and tastes. The unimpeachable evi dence of statistics of trade tells us thab tha people readily appreciate a good and pare article io preference 1o a dear and inferior one. This has never been so clearly demon strated as io the records of the Customhouse. In 18S5 Ceylon Tea made its first appear* ance m New Zealand. That year the total quantity imported from all sources wai 4,442,8571b, of which China supplied 2.487,6611b, or 60£ per cent. India supplied 150,6441b, or 3£ per cent. Ceylon supplied 4i>3il> § or 001 per cent. That INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE SHIPMENT to this colony was so appreciated that people asked for more aud gob it. 5 years later (1890) the imports stood thu3:— China supplied 976,2401b, or 25$ per cent. India supplied 657,9021b, or 17 per cent. Cks:ion supplied 363,1371b } or Of iper cent. 'Lhertotal imports for that year from all aouniM -were 3,849,105 ib, It was ,-this year that Suratura Tea was introduced, t^ad became a boon and a blessing to humanity. How it has established itself in tho homos of the people may be Been by the manner in which it has distanced all rivals, and materially assisted to drive China teas out of consumption. In 1896— China supplied. 68,941 ib, or 1| per cent. India supplied 902,6461b, or 20J per cent. Cevioh supplied & ,310,<4.-12511>, or SSH per oeufc. No other article of domestic consumption can show anything approaching this. Suratura Tea 13 picked and packed in Oeyloc, thereby preserving its freshness and aroma until it reaches the consumer—which accounts for its economy and purity. Suratura Tea is NOT blended with India or China Teaa. JOHN ORR & CO., agents.



Wanted, WANTfcD KNOWN-Infantees, wool ■ mitß, aud gaiieis, 4d per pair; large «*hite Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, tram 2b lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21e—Ac A. Omi's cheap sale. 743 FUIMD —Ninetecu shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical eystem of -each discount One Shilling in the Found, meets with approval.—Barrbxt Bbos, "The HaH," East Street. WANTED KKOWN-A lot of English samples in ladies 5 combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Ores' c cap sale. 7 44 MBS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods,—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Meixor's Cheap Boot Sale. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mel&Oß's Cheap Boot Sale. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spoat jng, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boiler*; and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J, W, HABDLmr'e, Ironmonger, Plambw, t*4