The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xviii, no. 4357

Ashbuktois : {Saturday, -November £7, H97;

PRICE : ONE PBNJMT

FOXES.

Impobtkd foxes in rural England are said to be the latest novelty (remark!

a Horn* pap**). Bedfordshire if spoken of aai tha

cene of I his latest development of the growth in importation of things which Britain can very well provide for itself. It is reported that the Bed* fordshire farmers, at any rate, strongly object, and show resentment. They aver, amongst other things, that. the German foxes, proposed to. be im ported, are more inclined than those of English breed to commit depreda tions on the poultry yard. Probably they have not been accustomed in toeir naive land to a diet of tame poultry, and they have taken to it as a novelty and a luxury. However this may be, the farmers oannot away with these foxes, and the whole pro ceeding is regarded by them aa most objectionable. If it were to become common, fox-hunting' in England would rapidly lose id popularity. Most likely the. sportsmen and others concerned will see the error of their ways in time; if they do not, there will be certainly a case for interference by the Board of Agriculture, in the interests of all concerned. If the im portation of foreign foxes cannaot be prevented altogether, they can, at least, be slaughtered at the port of debarkation, as is done now with im ported stock from abroad. It is extremely probable that these German foxes may bring with them the virus of rabies. Most people believe that when a pack of hounds is attacked by rabies, as sometimes happens, the out break is traceable in the first instance to the bite of a fox. If comparatively well-behaved English foxes occasionally cause rabies in hounds, what danger may there not be in foxes of whose habits nothing at all can be known ? It is only fair to say that a well known Bedfordshire M.F.H.indignantly deities the iruth of the whole story; and it is to be hoped that there haa been some exaggeration.



Shipping. """"" jxHE j^MmK^t N^W ZEALAND HIPPING OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe A Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of ' Bl;eamers. Tons. Departure. Date. RimoUka 4515 Wellington Nov 27 Kaikoßra 4507 — Deo. 23 ffoneariro 4183 — Feb 17 Buahlne 8127 — March 17 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 tioalars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. i* ■'■■ " ' - 1... SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Ai XJOYAL MAIL STEA tfKfifcs^ MERS, with superior accommodation for a! 1 classes ■■^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Mente Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date. Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn Dec. 30 Sobhio ... 7750 Kidley ... — Jan. 6 Tokomaru 6258 Maxwell... — j Aotea ... 6316 .Scotland .„[ — lonic .-4753 Kempson,,. — *" CARGO STEAMERS. Maori .«15200 \loffatt ... WellVJuly 27 Rangitira J4045 Burton .. — Mainari v...] 5583 Levack ... — Matatua..«332o Holmes ... — Pakeha ...[4331 Prosser ...I — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. U~~NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S 4IL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and j alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays i Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— ! Tuesday and Saturday /Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference ahould therefore be mud© to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to .F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tt/T R 8 DOWMAK Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, A&hburtok. RAKAIA-3UESDAYS. 3?npil< prepared for Trinity College examination*?.* r i —■—" ; , , ' A CARD. MISS BESSIE jSIMMONDS, TpEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundkbs* Buildings, Ashburton. TIT IS 3 ri ARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Papula taken for Piano and Organ. ~~~" """" " 1897. PIANOFORTE,"iINaiNG, AND ■ FRENCH. Mrs f."""makeio. THE THIRD TERM will begin on MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. Llewellyn Owen, JMtO. WM.., Jb. ** I>C ML. PIANOFORTE, SiKGINGf HARMONY AND MAWDOUNE. A CKRD MRS A /T~fILARj:DGE, A. Vj. L/laridge, TEACHER CF PIANOirOKTE, ORGAN, and SIN GIN COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. "MR^^BoST^OO^Er PIANO TUNER & EXPERT,^ (Late of London), ** 'T 8 av°w m Ashburton on one of his -Periodiear Visits, ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWBLLY.N OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. "ITrTANTED—Ladies to give Mitchell |T ' .'■& TtJßNßS'.s"Dresses : and Dress -1 making one trial. A fflniljue selection of Blouse Goods and IrJin«tio|!s now shoving.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINC Atf D INVESTMENT SOCIETY ON and after Thursday, the 7th day fol January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF -1 :holiday, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, [ | Manager 05 T C Hi 2§fi La^ I I ' K^ g H 5 Q g.3 • Q p i—i §'o 05 Q * HI GC H ' ' # -vA ™* vv Q fp) a J \v .© w ' \\ r"* "a ■ - 'Q. Vv 6 p \ SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METpVEN THANKS the Public most heartily for then 4 constant support during the past 14 years, and" assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mub erera' 'Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishis, Brushes of every kind; OilS, China, and Glassware cannot be surpassed at tha prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept in stook, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Asrent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. AW 1 Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily KoZIE" MIA. i»» Best " gralamTco's p ATE NT PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, In a certain remedy for the disease, and can i>9 applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PINNY PER SHEEP. I Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Bwpnhisim:, Maryborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, and hm been used ip the district under my charge with the best results. I have recommended end shall continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often neglected until it takes euch s strong hold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put lown at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawkra In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght'fl an Mr with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every Qonfidenoe in saying that the cure was a perfect itsne, although the weather was very wet and stormy, end the examination was only six days after the feet bad been dressed.: Some of the sheep were very badly affected, jusarjy the whole el the foot having rotted off I gboald recommend all sheep owners to use. your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-io% as it ia easily put on, and I am sure it will give Batißlaetion.—l remain, yours: ml 7 ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, Jo .ie 28,1805. Genuioe only frotfl i D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", ' Carlton Gore Road, Roseneatb, Wt'Hngtoo.



BOOTH MACDONALD'S •'Carlyle" Windmill TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to beat in mind that for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses- In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." This Press is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for iiny Shed, and capable of pressing } and fall steed bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, Cultivators, disc harrows & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none , Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters. Oornorushers, & Seed Cleaners, now known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, (l WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 ROBERT MURRAY, (^^^^k, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. VsfjUJLJ^r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologisfc in the District.) TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of , WAT OWES*, X *■ CLOCKS, . A # Sc PLAIED GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. * o — ® Watcher of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. _ i*^ H ** CJlocltS in Ormo'u Matble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the  higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m p4 JT&wel l<ei*y nnd Plated Groodf*—Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and j the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional . advantages in the execution of Repairs. m 50 70AIS Experience in the trade. TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWMGHTS. HAYING Purchased the whole of MR ZANDER'S well selected stock of BAR AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade on the Most Liberal Terms Possible. We are also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our clients will be met in the most complete manner. All orders for the present loft at Me Zandee's Stske or Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. H. COLLINS & CO., THIS SPACE c RESERVED FOE MoDONALD & McDIABMLD \



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales, of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbidjys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OlearictK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and Go, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip j Walter A. Wood Oo j Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company I Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. j _____ / 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchmts/.Rakaia, to; •' act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. i! DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton !' i GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF \\ PLANET JR. TOOLS. -I DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON! = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26lbs to 441 bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel; ; alflo, 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. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210 a, £310s, -J5, £6, £7, £8, *10,;£12-«MU8T BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179 CYCLES. _ CYCLES, '< Swifts " , * Triumphs " « Atalantas." mHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES AX K*J»CJCI3I> PRICED. LADIES' T7IAVOURITE " mRIUMPH 5 5 ) G£)f\ r-A^rr ADIES JJ AVOURITE X RIUMPH j 3Q&\J *"A-»H. t* ENTS' " mRIUMPH 5 5 T>OAD T>ACER } Q f~. A «w VXENTS' X RIUMPH XVOAD XVACER j <&JLO CA!SH POPULAR " fNWIFT 5 5 T>OAD TRACER "\ ftftA r- A «TT OPULAR OWIFT XiOAD XiACER / 304i\J OA8H:- A__Si. -P_S BiS< 80'*™w } £22 CA«* We have the following sundries in stock, viz :—TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc. Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For, FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHMRMAN BROS, ftRQCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON.



Wanted, R* MEMBER, Remember, that Mbllob's Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen lays only, how's four time to bay. TT7ANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap ' T w Shoes, can or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are yon going to, my pretty maid! Te Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said. THOSE who are married may also have a pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coat, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line «t 9 Basic's, Optioiav I WANTEP :Known,—Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, : Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Obr's Great Sale.,: » IS" j WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mwclor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN-^A~hrt of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orbs' oheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN, — Ladies' shot' •ribbedhose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED KNOWN~NewGentlemen's Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W.'H. Collier. ANTED "KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large. white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid; white Mareella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—A bA. Ork's cheap sale. 743 TT7ANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats VV 3s 9d, Boots 4.< 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, ray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table rovers, greatly reduced—At A-'Obb's ;heap sale 7 46 \7"OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu JL able Free Book concerning your selves, -Pbofessc a R. B. Hirmami pecialist, Coliins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should eiehrate the record .reign. Get married, And buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Panered Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 \\J ANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets. YV capes, and waterproofs, all new i.ood*, 50 per cent off usual pries; ladies' iressini; gowns, at Eugbsh cost—At A. Unit's cheap side. IT7~AN I'ED Known, in fourteen, days 1 T T intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's. for fourteen days >oly. LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. B. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN—Mbs Hufjtam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Boon b, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. MRS 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 FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Habdleit,- East Street, ICES, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con ectioner, East Street. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2a 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d silioias and linings, ail reduced—At A Orb's cheap sale. 7 4 A BOON to Cyclists.— Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth' always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc. East Street I HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. „ „ i KOXIK TRi Most Xfelluble JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 83 9d.—Mkllor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN - One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown iv Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. WTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to W remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. PRIME Blue Derwent Potatoes 4s per sack, ex store ; also Bran 3s 6d per bag at Fletcher Bros., C»sh Supply Stores. N" EW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Yau.Bg England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo» peep, Sunday, The Prise, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Ksilly, Kiogs of the Sea, Princess Sarah, Fascination of the King, Lilac.' Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Dv Maurier'a ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Rook (by Anderson}, Ready Made Speeches, Mis Bobbie, etc.—A H. N- Akpebson's, WANTED Known —Two oases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at |t*nded 9Mt,— MIgQMH* * Twjfc



Hollowav's Pills and Ointment.-- Bilious affections with all their ooDoomitant annoyances induced by Atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be cheeked at once or serious consequences may ensue. When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual, .his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by disinclination for all exertion, physical or mental, he maybe quite sure that he is in immediate need of some alterative medicine. Let him at once st'nd for a box of Holloway's Pills, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful feel ing. If the bowels be irritable Holloway's Ointment should be diligently rubbed over . the stomach and liver every night and morn iug -, Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.} Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. TTTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock *V Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, i SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES* SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: > Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from &£Om per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. - I, J TTIVteRYONE accustomed to using the AC Oiniment. Will find equal satisfaction in using to Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee h in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's tras> iriend ; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, lsnd. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—as 6d AC Horn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite eqna to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWEH GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? 'vshurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, . The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any hiug :— Dear Sirs,—We have great pleasure 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, .. Seukplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 ' Dear Sir,—l have sold yonr Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known ©£ one purohaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case wkich "has come under my notice, given every s&tisfsction Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment^ small siw», at yeuar earliest convenience. Yours *niy, . A. K. Sticks ChesMsS. . Hundreds of efchs*testimonialst«*.aw*f»pus to publish*