COMMERCIAL.

SHROPSHIRE SHEEP IN ARGENTINA

It appears that the growing popularity of Shropshire sheep m the River Plate has resulted m the formation of the Argentine Shropshire Sheep-breeders' Association, un der very encouraging auspices. The in augural meeting was held, by permisbion of Mr Lainfe, m the office of El Diario, Calie Piedad, Buenoa Ayres, on January b last, when all the principal breeders of Shropshire sheep m the River Plate attended, and formed them&elves mo a provisional commit tee to carry out the project to a successful issue. Mr Brown, of Campana, was appointed president, and Mr W. T. Cripps secreiary, Ifc may be mentioned that this ia the first sheep-breeders' association established m South America. Mr Alfred Mansell, of Shrewsbury, was present at the meeting, and was able to render valuable assistance as to details, etc.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per John R. Bland, auctioneer), report on the Ashbur ton live stock market for the week ending April 30. At the county sale yards on Tuesday there was a good atten dance of farmers and others, but the bidding throughout the sale was anything but spirited, and although a large proportion of the entry changed hsnds it wag at reduced values on the previous week's market. Butchers' crossbred ewes sold at 53 Id to 8-3 6d ; we procured the latter price for a line of 42 sent forward by Mr Isaac Sargent. Butohers' merino ewes 33 lid to 4s 9), fat crossbred maiden ewes and we'hers Bito 11s lOd, crossbred lambs 3s 6d to 8a Id, store merino wethers up to 4s 3d, crossbred turnip sheep from 7s to 93 lid. We made the followiug sales:—B fat crossbred ewes at 5s 3d, 15 crossbred two-tooths at Ba, 42 fat crosßbred ewea at 83 6d, 10 crossbred ewes at 83, 30 fat crossbred ewes at 7s 4d, 13 store lambs at 3i 6d, 186 at 8s Id, 80 at 6« 3d, 124 store crossbred two-tooths at 7*, During the week we have aold privately 550 freezers at 13s, 140 crossbred lambs at Ba, 120 at6s9d, 325crossbfed wethers at 11s. Property.—We have sold pivately 151 acres, part of the Chat moss estate, to Mr Thompson McKay at £12 per acre, also 252 acres, part of the same estate, at £2 ]2s 6d to Mr McKay.

SPORTING.

IIMAKU RACES

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph County Pi,at». —Glenmore 1, Izal 2, Glad dis 3= Won by a head. Dividend—£3 1. B.C.J.C. Handicap—Vandyke 1, Pitch ar d Toss 2, Salvo Shot 3. Won by a length. Dividend—£4 3s. Novel Race —Toxa 1, Fosehill 2, Stock fish 3. Won by half a length. Dividend— £3 19s. Shorts Handicap.—Vandyke 1, Vanilla 2, Molly Darling 3. Won by half a leDgth. Dividend—£4 14s.

THE ABHBOETON GUARDIAN: SATUKDAY, MAY 1, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashbnrton. SATURDAY, MAY h 1897,



T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE ifIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Establish kd—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND OEYLON. i \UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) i« I P noted for producing 200 large Te» Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2e TEAS (Palm and Joko) are i qually good value for the money. OTJR TEAS are bo popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and Bold m oar empties 'Imitation ia eincereet flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retan irom all the principal Store keepers. I WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Street, Christchurch J3TJY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WAR! FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. * T AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent"forflCooper'a Sheep Dip. rTIHE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath & stern appearance. He is said to have been m tears the greater parti of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, " Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, eveiyv ' is lost through the horse falling lame; and the man—always the man—is the object of our pity. The horse's yin uttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, " I uttered no com plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure to me when my shoeing was under the personal care of MR KINGSTON. 2 17 WILLIAM = =PATCHING, EAST STREET. XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hii Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TIN WALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK *s'manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re pr'.ca of the New Coal, I take this opporiu. Ity of stating that the Price has ' NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as Is generally supposed, Ib Is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order :— per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Chertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d lUkaia ... 17a 3d Baling ... 17s Od Laurlston 19s 0d Rangitata 17s 6d Methren... 19s 6d Orarl ... 17s 9d Ashburton—AH Coal Merchants georgTe paik, MOUNT SOMERS, ANTED Kuown-250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open] beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obr. 314 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellou, the up-to-date bootmaker. "VTTaInTED Known—Spectacles, Eye TT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line at 8. Salek's, Optician



AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, REASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found m South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Speoialty—guaranteed to keep out the rain French and English MILLINtBVT, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &o. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRES^ GOODS m Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNE X" SPECTACLES._ s _SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. 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 frequent consignments from England of the latest pa,: terns and most approved designs m all claeees of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADbS, LENSES, etc. OUR Me R. Murray 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 Bight, 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 if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UN-EQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, i for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. I NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW' LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THRF.E-QUAETEE, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. "OULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES FROM 25 s* Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding ot all descriptions, AT JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants: J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glaas can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OF Fioture-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, AETIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. COENER OF AHCADE. Telephone 65. . PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIN G. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS m Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. ORDEE EABLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTEES, UMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed m |lb ; lib, 51b, and 1016 Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label ) 1/9 per Ib. 2'- per 3b. 2/4 per &, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. r. WILLIAMSON IS FOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OP NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPEOIALLI SELECTED FOE, THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, m all the latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, COESBTS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLENDIIT^VALUB IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL", SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Gaps, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs m Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. I A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Bbatii & C 0.,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton. H. M. JONES. H. M JONES STATIONERY— TATIONERy ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOORS. F-vNCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOuKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapers, Cream Laid and linted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF fcTATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. -I ~ C f*A B0 X. New Shipment Jusfc Opened Up. J_S (SC bu- box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'a, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Mapping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool Rac and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS., DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id fco 10s. ' Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. { " Wood, Wool, Rag, Conapo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Wa.e, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pret and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. mTTones. to horse owners IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Paget is still shoeing horses m the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3a. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. __. 4 25C -^^—gg^^^^i STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, i'fftefNy^ y/X/.. NLA% SHOEING FORGE. -~**3BwS»Sig&?*». F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that the; have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope b; Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fai share of Patronage- Coachbuilding Department-— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a nev Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if the] place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now ia the time to have your traps put into good order by having them wel painted, and our workmen are m the front rank of their profession, and the material usec is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote pricea for all kiuds of ironwork, and to supply oi repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as m all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to oui customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send il along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest X Engineering Works m the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to |_g H the making of a Combine. h* BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are £d § BRIDttE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will feJ qq go to employ local tradesmen. pq BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work Ph done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. <j W m H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent JJj EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago.. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BBIDGiD WORKS, Ashburton.



Friedlande. Bros., Limited, i TTI E N 0 I N G MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplit d. , Barbed and Plain Wire and standards. ¥TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRA.SB OATS 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, STORKS Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe' 11..ASI I..AS m lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES, CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. SEEDS. ~~SE&DS. WE HAVE IN' STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPR BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVER'S and COW GRASS CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, tfc. SHEEP.DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold m Stock dunug the season— COOPEK'S POWDER DIP BROOKE'S PERFECI' DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. ' massey-haSkis WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now m a position to give spe 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 aafely ay that our MASSE Y.HARRIS WHEELS are the Beat and Cheapest m the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now m attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CO I-H ft hJ I—l 0 pq I-H w ANY Person found trespassing 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. 433 NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with all 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 m their names to this Office, or to Mr Stkf.kt, Rakaia, will have the paper tupplied regularly, OTICE.™Are you going to build. Fecause 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. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith, Telephone 32,



Ti w -< * *\\ m If) t- s .-g x3§! -I VC Is ° 1 i WANTED, Kfififk SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwayd m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated ALLANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embera, and ia really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D, Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. WANTED Known—That J. Mojson has received a lartje 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 m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the beat sole leathtr used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burtonv 3 115 TX7"ANTED Known—Nothing but up to T7 date Goods are said at Mellor' at. prices that defy competition. m r>! r>j r>T Go Co c*K r»+. «^k o o o =3 =3 «^! C^J i-** p^ !""*«< as cb cb §<£ g<§ £<§ > W B 3 52 fed &D Q CD W ffraqrant and Invigorating "-New Vtnus i



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has ju-t issued the 100 th edition of his illustrate;! and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelai !e Rnad, Wellington, N.Z. Mr- Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist i:> New Zealand. A little book on the cure tf Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71



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Q4IDER * Sons Eucalypti Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, Mkrch 2, 1878, we state «—"■ Is proved by testa by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Sehulz, Professor of Parmacoiogy, at Bon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only product? _ that nre saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinpis and ether substances, adnerent to primary distillation, wili davelope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor £>r Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer McTntiro, Wooi, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific te-t", and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. BilfrßEß <fe Eucalypti Extract. Al! other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an -'nternal medicament. These so-cdled Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency m rut Rent odour—which our product, the only genuine liucalypti Extracts developes most Ireely through its surplus of oxygen By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acid*- By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and tennatcs. If these crude oils, so-cailed eucalypti extracts, arc applied by mistake incases of croup, l-rouchiti , di h theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, w-ninds, tiio consequences arc arwllinsr. For safety, always ask for SANDKK & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, »nd get the old, well-tested, and reliable preparation —iandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SONS. NOTICE. H. B4IRITOW TTAS REMOVED to more} [centra Prcmisei opposite Bltchpll & Turners, TANCEEO ETBEET. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J- W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for tha Aahburtoa County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H, WALKER, WANTED Known—A splendid line o Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d —Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for iiLte 0)9 fi¥ At teliQ&'S'