The Ashburton Guardian.

fOL. XTIII. NO. 4278

Aj3Hbitbtqi»: Thursday, August 26, 1897.

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Shipping. __________ ..'^jgj^^BHlPPlNa OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vii Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Sept. 2 Buahine 8127 — Sept. 30 Rinrotaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikbara 4507 — Dec. 25 , We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. For farther particular* apply to . FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. """sHAW.IiAYILL AND ALBION*™ COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. jj. i TJOYAL MAIL STEA <rf_JK_X^ MERS, with superior . accommodation for all classes ■■■i^^^^^mm jjj "passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth* „ Tons Commander From j Date. Gothic .„ 7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 'Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ...[ — Sept. 20 lonio .„ 4753 Kempson.- — Nov. 11 *~~ CARGO STEAMERS. """* Maori .- 5200 Moffatt .„. Well'D July 27 Rangifcira 4045 Burton .. — :;..Mam»ri... 3583 Levack ... — ,; Matatoa... 3320 Holmes .„ — • ' Pakeha ...{4331 Prosser ... — Aotea and Tokomarn carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. JSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and 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 Ohrbcchurch daily papera for dates and hour ef sailing For further particnlars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED CKAIGHEAD & BEKEYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4_29 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND 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.



/^i W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDOOCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. ' 2 125 ' SMOKE THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tabaeoo. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MAKOTAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIBGI IA LEAF loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mowe^. by using Inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike TAL¥ *» LII IS which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th £®WABn EEECE & SONS OHKtSTCHURUH



MUSICAL. MUSIC. IVT IS S ~~Q ARSON x MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street [A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, Aahburtoa. "MR OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VIS IQD 8 Ashburton and surroundisg Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. OBDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. ■nir r s "O o~w~m an -|ji o x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVE&OCK STBBBT, AfeHBUBTON. RAKAIA^FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. f A OAED MRS A fl fiLARIDGE, A. C Ulabidgk, TEACHER €?F iPIANOIfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Owen, PIANOEOBTE, SBGIEft AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. NIGHT SCHOOL TD*O& Particulars apply to I DAVID J. JONES. ■yurm KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies  M" gentlemen's, and children's lefb off Oiothing, and all kinds of Goods.-Wakanm Road* near Baring Square^ __5J13 WANTED KnowD, Stacks of Cheap Boota and 8 hoes for eTerybody, at Sta&oß's Cheap Boot Sale. I~~~HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, »t Mel&or s Cheap Boot Salt.



IIMOATEICO rURECEYLOMIMAN IbmWilhin featoachcfffl PURE |1/A| CEYLON I/O *Di issr ■'' i - ' * INDIAN I/MS BLENDEO^T EACB PRICE AND WTO €W/A SOLD BYALL CROCCRS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. "\TTANTED Known, Mellor's Bargai W Sale now on. Come early. Ohil dren'e S^P^jlgfL^l^ 8a 6d" W" ANTEI^ Known~A Cheap Boob Sale at Mklob's, for fourteen days only.



JOHN^TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY),' BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY that he has opened Premises in West Street, Aehburtoa, adjoining Messrs F* and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AOKeN'T WAR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentffl firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements m 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 lor the cultivation of the Boil aiid for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointsnenfe of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPa/f, CARLYLE WORKS CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills; RouS™' Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeMnfi a cdod supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to^be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. > j He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BMAVWN CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whoffchaff^Sg 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 »■ wall as extras for all wearing parts. r^ » "■ He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELTNO AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and J^tSSJI to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and reDairinc of Engines, etc., etc .*.■.*) The advertiser trusts "that by constant attention to business, fand to the wants of the public, and with .reasonable charges' he will merit a share of nublio patronage. f«««« WEST STREET ASHBUBTON.



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— 15,000 — •ORION" COOKING RAKGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY. I ' fflii kn'HWKH "TSBSI THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24iw NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast-iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizea, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers,|from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



New Zealand Insurance Company. HBT ABLIS HITS L w 188 9j capital-ZonFmillion. the pbemimb and wealthiest colonial COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBKRALITK FIRE AND(mARINB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON CROPS, THRESHJNG MACHINES, Ao t> ApOE*TED AT LOWEST OURRBHT RATES HANMER & GKAVES! AGENTS ■



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance &^ptc Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, i . Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid^ti Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olaariajg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— . Matson and 00, Ohristchuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohuroh 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, Duneitn Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others thai I have appointed Mr W. BaboOOK as my Agent m the Bakaia district : :• DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton GREAT REDDOTION IN PRICE OF PLrANET JB> TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: "NUMBER," "SWIFT/ " SINGEB," " TRIUMPH\" AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" EXaei Had More Genuine Snccesses 'X'Jbtan any other Cycle In the World and Still Reigpas Supreme, WE ARE THE "WORLDS GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE machines ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Ofmgb—2Bs, Collins Stbeet, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Stbeet, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, G»obgb Stbeet, DUNBDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH, rpHE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. :■ SSI* SEE CIKCULAES FOR PRICES .Jfgi i —OOMMENOEB— i . ' | Saturday, July 10. j ■ ■ I .. >/*« A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, I TANORED STREET



E. DUCKWOBTH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingprioeß :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coaob complete, from £710 a. Polished Coffin, silver pl&ted funiitare, £B. ' -: Children from £2 10s. Btjbnhtt Street, Ashbubton. Private* Residence--Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



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PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS "Wj\ VERY ONE accustomed to usipg the Hi AM. Ointment 1 Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone ia kindly requested to »ask instead of the AC OINTMENT, Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan'e Factory, Aehurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's - true friend; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always (successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured aa a horse snd cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Fills, for male find emale use, SO pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6ci EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ashurat, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MRIG P. HOATTEN. AehfcurfcoD, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing:— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleaaure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, X .Sharpuw & Co. (Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 i Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Com Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case 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 Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. K. Syces, Chemist



Hundreda of other testimonials too numerous to publish. ■ PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (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 bo I largely. ' ! i OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are i 1 equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. 1 Imitation is aincereet flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii rrom all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON! & CO-, 155 Colombo Stbekt, Chbistchubch BARRETT BROS, have just opened come new lines in clothing. Our noted •« Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but caßh discount One Shilling in th« Pound makeitbem 58/- now,-" Tbo »•«," Ewfe Street.



I -JC .' tVI V tiiitiX. FJFEJIiiBJAN, land, estate, & general agricultural agent. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler'a Steam Traction Engines. ; Union BteamßhipCompauy of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusaon and Mitehell's Paper Mills. FOE S~ALEb 1 OO ACREB °f £"""*> *«H fenced and l^v watered, cloae to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR~ SALE; Several SAFES by Miiner and others. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half«aor« of land having left for Highbank, is ceiling ab a sacrifice to effect a speedy sals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, .Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well-stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. TO THOSE Desirous of Investing ia First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property whioh offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builc a capital Dwelling House of i six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, ia well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and acullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals, F, FERRIMAN, fA hale. Good Building Sites in various parts of ihe Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. IOA Acres of Good Ground, with email House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—I aiicred Street—A chop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Keiit, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. ™~ ~FOR SALK A Splendid Building Site of two aorea, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAL& HIUDS. 3O ACRES in Tuaaooka. 1} mil* below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt), Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. ■ Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1,1897. M>~F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in but flock of 1200 Crosa breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughiiig and sconring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearauco of the bheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs. Tothilli Watson and Co.-—Yours truly, Bowmak Bkos. Ciichton Park, Pakeraa. Mr Smith. Dear Sir.r-Pleaae send oub, per rails to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture! by this evening's train, if possible. The last tin which I uaed on the Lambs ha 9 done them a great deal of good, bo I mean to repeat it,—Yours truly, R. LindsatJ "i Mount Joy, Fukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years paat when my sheep showed ai-ns of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel Whitb. 7 147



NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital .- £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,01* ! Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 1 Ashburton Agent-F. FERRIMAN.



"IfTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to W remember that Mjbixor's Annna Boot Sale is now on. BBMEMBER, Remember, that Msi&obY Stook-takiog Sal* will last for fourtHQ dayi only. Now'i your time to buy.