The Ashburton Guardian.

fol. xviii. no. 4271

AshbtjutOic Wednesday, Aug-ust 18. 1897.

PRICE: ONM PBN^Y



Shipping. c I \ H IS j^fcm&fJ? NEW ZEALAND OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, I Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, j Beat Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates.



jNE W GOODS JUST OPENED j i i CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, AshbartOß. 4 29



Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4168 Wellington Sept. 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sept. 50 Bimataka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec. 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South Amonoa. ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par tieulara on application. Vo arther particulars apply to JFMBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agenta, Aflhburbon. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Jfai "ROYAL MAIL STEA ,||SSk ■**' MERS, with superior _u|^^H2fe^ accommodation for all classes t^^^^^Ki of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffa and Ply mouth.



Tons Commander From Date. ©othio ...7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomara 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .„[ — Sept. 20 lonic ...4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11



CARGO STEAMERS. Maori .~ 5200,Moffatb ...jWell'n July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burfcon .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack .... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... —•



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.



Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents,



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LITTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth-—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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to i\ FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton.



ri w. j. parsons, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurcb. R. HANDOOUK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 2 125



MUSICAL. MUSIC. iyr is s """"7^ arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Sfcreeb ' ~~~ [A CARD^ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, Ashbureoot



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGH IA LEAP



THE TEA OF THE AGB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND^YCTO WILL HAVI NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbofbssor Bickeiwon reports that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality



MX OSBOEN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), TTISIT S Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—-viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC, TV/T BS T^ OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, A&hburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations.



A OAKB MRS A fi riLARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.



Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOBTE, SINGING AND HAEMONY, AND MANDOLINE.



EIGHT SCHOOL T7JOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, I irom 2a lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Ab A. Oer's cheap sale. 743 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fama ' aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may i bs had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipb of 1 stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dp Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the ouse of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had rom Mr Skaw m rc°eipt of stamps.



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTLD Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3a 6d, afc Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers t remember that Melloe's Annual; Boot; Sale is now on. WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Gapea now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obk. 314 TTjrr ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything ia the optical line at S. Sa&kk'b, Optioiw



WHEAT. WHEAT. B ARK PROMPT CASH BUURB OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grate on Farmers account in our New Oraln'StoVM viii j n * .Steee*' Ashburtbn, on very favourable terms Foil stsed Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWBSI CURRENT HATES ROLLIfT&CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Omens and Stocks WEST STREET, ASHBORTON i



—: 15,000 rzz "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN tTSE IN THIS COLONY tHACKLSeR B *"^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING'REQUIRED. With Stove Jfipe can be worked bat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast/Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Timed iniide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers *Q»III |.. r I Sold by all Ironmongers.ffrom whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



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New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS E/El)' 1 « 185 9J CAPITAL—ONIFMILLION. THE2BEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTBD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBIRALITB FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,~ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACraiflES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMBE & GRAVES, AGENTS f



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASfIBFRTON. Loani Negotiated ■3^!**.? a-ff \ pt £*!f Bfcock~tmwald and Aihbarton Alcernately Jortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fbhmti Balea of Wool Throughoat the SeaaoH Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari u« Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Go, Ohriatcharch Booth, MoDonald and Go, OarisWhiiroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance' Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Daneim Planet Janior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures ■i*' £,*9- t0 iilform my Rak»i» and others that I have appointed Mr W. JJarcooe as my Agent in the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aihbiirtoii GREAT REDDOTION 7n PRIOK OF PLANET JE^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBUKTOW



JOHN TAYLOR " (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY): BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON '.COUNIY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Meßars F. and H. St.eel, Coachbuilders,' where he intends cairying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMKNTS, made by the 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 aa welt as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the Boil acd for handling its produce. In order to provide this Bupply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements," as well aa extras, co as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Ohaff-cutting Machinery aud Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-knowa that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Sumples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A, H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and ia authorised to give quotations, and to do business on hia behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, !and to the wants of the public, and with treasonable chargesl he will merit a share of public patronage, WEST STREET ASHEUBTON.



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex " Gieborne " from North Island. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS RFQUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS.



I A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, I J\. Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings alwayß kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathii g, Dresses, Pinafore ( and Aprons made on the premises. Our , [ ewn make gives satisfaction to everyone. ; • TjlCUNDrrNineteen shillings cash to be I JO worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Babrbtt Bros, "The Hall," Eaat Street. , rTIHOSE 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 ft very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow's. WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table i covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 TITe RECORD S A L E.-~Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Cape?, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and; Pina fores at great reduction! to reduce qutati* tie* before itojjk.ukiog,



■ E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and I vJ Upholßterer«i Burnett Street, Ashbubton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. I HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's ! Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—The celebrated P Corsets in all prices and colors. ' A. Orr. ; W'ANTEB Known, the doors and | windows ate lined with wonderful j bargains, at Mswob's 2«alftndia Boot Store-



Henry Zander JUST LANDED j 1000 BAGSIOOO BAGS J^AURITIUS OUGAR. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA WO. Henry Zander, Cheapest) Grocer in Aahburton.



JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS 100 HORNSBf & BANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 50 200 Drums LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Eto -■: ■■ -■- HENRY ZANDER, | WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con- KJ ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. j



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENS'*, (Successor to Alfred Harriion.) Established 80 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furnt* tare, etc., as per arrangement), in any part o the county. Advanoes made on Good* plaoed in my haads for Sale. * CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDB, etc, Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantity, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STiPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAP CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT.



XUST TO HAND, Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRABS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Best in the Maiket. H>nry Z $n<ler 5 UIREQT IMPORTER.



T HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS AM) GRASS SEEDS. MY Prices for These are LOWER than any other Meichaut'a. Send for Samples and Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT.



PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to *• foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACK WELL, East Street. Also knives and soissorn ground. 7 191 IItOATEIC* I _ Bba Within fee Reach cfAB PURE i 1 /d CEYLON RI& Piipr —F INDIAN I/11l _ .OR * > BLENDED €%L ANOOFTO €>M fjm SOLD BY ALL "GROCERS. HATC NOTHING ELSE.



T. Bullock. TO LET. TTER V Comfortable Dwelling House of cix V room*, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-house, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, searlj opposite Presbyterian Manae. Apply to _______ T- BULLOCK. FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE?" TOWN PROPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET



mOWN Section 667, J acre, with Dwelling X House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and Verandah, belonging to Mr George Lea. This nob having been disposed of by auction he has authorised the sale of its at) the reduced price of £245. i Eaßy terms, say £25 cash, £25 in 6 months, balance by instalments bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orb's oheap aale. 7 *7 WANTED KNOWN-Mrs HcmM having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied, Mealn at all hours. A few boarderi will tod *\l the comfort* of a



FOR SALE AT A REDUCTION. Suburban Property, Netherby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perches, fronting Princes Street, and running back across the Wakanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc., thereon. X?OQA WILL be accepted on very oU fCi\j\J eaey terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. DWELLING in Moore Street, rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. : ,



HAM.PSTEAD. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lota numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of goad laa& Exceptionally easy termß. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERSXafHERS. FOR SALE.' QQK ACRES good land, a portion of fb tJ/4t) was originally swamp. Very easy ! terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



1 To Farmers and others desirons of parohafl* ing land in the North Island. I HAVE FOR SALE 320 iOR*B 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tirauraea— about 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. FOB SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, eaoh containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BHLLOCK. F~OR SALE."~ pOTTAGB and two Sections well \J situated at Allencon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. (E, BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-eeatad Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK.



3JOTICB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING JL COMPAN V has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most) ; Fashionable Suit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Oar cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guarant iee you one of the most fashionable Suite procurable. Genta'»own material made up. k W. PAULIKG, Manager loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF OURE| Why ruin your Reapers and jrfowe* j by using Inferior Lubricating Oils, wbic* tirs your Horses and clog the Machines, whet! you can obtain a true lubricant i ike ¥ALVO L 8 I is 1 which has been thoroughly tested all ot«t , he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeeper! or th Agent* B©WAB^ BEEOE & SONS 1i CHKISTOHURaH JUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Blaehen|it lid, usually 3l Bd.^M|UM'« 2e§* lM»4ii 899t Stort, : :