The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII. NO. 4161

Ashbustoj*: Wednesday, April 7, 1897.

price: one penny

Australian.

Pres« Electric Telegraph— The Drought iv Western Auttraiia, Prrth, April 6. The drought haa bten very severe m the north-west. There has been no summer rain since February 1692, and with the exception of a fair winter rain m 1894, nothing of consequence during the last five years. Stock are suffering severely, and squatter! are demanding a remission of rents.



snipping. ! | H~E ■ ; JfflfaJ^ NEW ZEALAND inHELii' BHIppiNQ °o.s LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FUR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. R.BO. TONGARIRO AND RUAHINE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JDBILEE. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington April 15 Ruahine 8127 Lyttelton April 29 Himutaka 4515 — May 13 ftuapehn 4202 — June — Kaikoura 4507 —- j July 8 Jhes.is. Duke of Sutherland will sail from Lyttelton about the middle of April for London. She has very good accommodation for about 24 saloon passengers, the passage money is about 45 guineas from the same ports as our steamers, inclusive of coastal fare. Her cabins are all on the upper deok of the saloon, and have two berths and a settee. The Ruahine will go, through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Rimataks will go Home through the Straits of Magellan and call at Moote Video Rio da Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to London. Her sailing date from New Zealand will be the 13th May. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulara on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ..Qki T>OYAL MAIL STKA fffIBSK •*-*' MIRS, with superior jjK^Bfcj^ accommodation for ail classes ™^^^^* i of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mooth. Tons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... Lyttel- Mar 6. Aotea ... 6346 "Gotland ... ton Mar 18, Gothic ...7730[KMley ...[ — 4pril 1. lonic ...4753 Kempson... — June 24 CARGO STEAMERS" * Maori ... 5200 Woffatt ...j — ]Mar 2 Mamari ...3583 Levack ... — May 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser .. — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. I I KION BTJfiAMjHIP~~COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 8 AIL FROM LYTTELTON AB UNDER: For Weetport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays KOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Zhmedin — 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 fox dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. ~ "musical. ~~ ~~MUSIC. -jyr is s /i ars on MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. 122 "MiTObBORNE COOMBE7 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding D^tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR L.LKWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. '""""thFviolin. " MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TV/I* R S BOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Asbburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.H'M., I^.R.L-CM. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. TheNEWTjfiRM will COMMENCE on, MONDAY, February 1 A GAUD Mrs a h r^LARiDGE^ iIL. \Jm V7LARIDGE, * TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, ahd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. T*rms on Application.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVEBTM NT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, thin Offioe will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, s ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, 5? d 6 open unfcil 4 P-m 0D Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Q. W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Chrißtohuroh. R. HANDOUCK, Agent. Samples can be eeen at my offioe, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. ■■ 2125 SMOKE THE NEW YENOb Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANUFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers and sAovreJ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic^ tire year horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant Ike TALVOLIIfei which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and prononnsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agents EBWARD REECE & SONS OHRISTCHUR3H NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. I IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re pr'cs of the New Coal, I take this oppori v. Ity of stating that the Price hay NOT been liaised, on account of the Superior Quality aa is generally Bupposed. Ifc is etill 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 Droraore 16a 6d Winalow ... 16a Od Chertsey 16a lOd Hinds ... 16a 6d lUkaia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19e Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Coal Merchants georgTe pack, MOUNT SOMERS. J^ZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Aahbnrton District, S. S A L E Xi JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHRURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure JLJ comfort and correct eighc. Done poil yonr eyet» _. oslng badly fitting Spectacles. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. npRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professob Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and gocd quality WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of i» home. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash tore. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4s lid to 303. Mkllor's 2o»lii»dia Boot Store.



Itei Zealand Insurance Company. EBTARLIB h"bD° L _ 18 5 9 CAP/TAL^OnF MILLION. THE PKSMIKfi AND"IrEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARWB RISKS, ALBO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMBR & GKAVES AGENTS ■vV' V •* r\ 2 ~ IB 4 f &« f4o 5r s © Ml ' 111 *■ 1 THE EEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works va the Oounty of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done j» you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to |j H^ 1 the making of a Combine. [£ pz BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are fed BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel qq go to employ local tradesmen. fr* [x^ BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work Ph done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. <) W 3 W BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent £3 EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWORTH &. SON, BBIPGE WORKS, Ashburton, DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent," 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 Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurcb 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, Dunedin Planet junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures WHITE'S SHEEP DIP THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MAKKET. D. THOMAS. I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointe Mb W. Barcock as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ajhburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB._ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



HARVEST CHEQUES WANTED! A BARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. H* ATW?wn« C6ive/ £^!£^Quailtit y of Scotoh« West> of England, and Colonial GENDINE REDI CTIONS FOR CASH:— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure usual M«r.»» q 4. l ,r price S» reduced to 75s cash Men 8 Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual M**> r- i •i m „ ,pnce 9°8 ' red«ced to 70s cash m« » nr i. x , 30s« reduced to 22s 6d cash Men s West oi England and Worsted TROUSHRS to meaeure, usual price 255, Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to raasMef^Sl price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d oath Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17« 6d to 20s reduced to 15a 6d cash. ' ' PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. «ST OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT SiYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. ' CKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, AsHBURfON. ___, ft,.'. CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums oi Money for Investment at Low Bates. 1 would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortenges running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- I 486 acres rear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty Water. Easy Terras. Price Low. 98 acres First-quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces oi land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grag 3 , adjoining Springbnrn Railway Station, being R. 6. 29674. l * A L So,— 833 ACRES, being B.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District ■birst-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low 1093 Acres, being K.B. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearßromore, and known as Bobert Clark's F B rm. The land is m splendid order! fences good water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now bemg iut into Crop, with which Gnsl beed will be sown. Ihe balance of the land is m clover, two and three years Old—a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quiod's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. JS* jtok IMPORTANT NOTICE. m'^mmmm^"amef'^^^^ n BEAT SALLE OF (P%|| LINOLEUMS. 111111 l LINOLEUM, "^^®f LINOLEUMS. ;^B OARPETS,' jffM t ' , I^Rto MATTING, RUGS, etc rt^B FURNITURE OF ALL ;KINDS, T. H. UNDRILL & Co We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and Otarama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUM^, CARPETS, -FLOOR-CLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES 'JO MEKi' THE TiMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators. J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, [at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OP Pi:ture-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. * COKNER OF ARCADE. Telephone 65. Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FHIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY.



extraordinary Opportunity From Ui« *» t «« ry MrtiCt to -lle t'Hiiomtr OUB Company is soiling direct to the cub. tomer, thus procuring for the latter a unable eoonomy, namely, ifae profit of the wholesale dealer, and the more considerable one of the retail dealer, amounting to from 5e to £10 upon a emgie wa-oh. Berail watch dealers and jeweller*, usually seliios bat a few watches daily, are forced to make ao ex traordinary prcfic upon eaofa one sold m oraer to defray their general expenses. We manufacture as oar speciality only atethDg sifrea.or gold stem-winders (keyless watohes) Tbekeylegsmeotianiem of washes is one ol the most important and useful in ventiona of modern times. Instead of fum bling m oue b poeketß to find the key, which i when found is most slwaja filled with dust— this of course being transferred to the watch —one hse but to turn a knurled button fitted to the pendant (orrrife),n fe ), thus winding the watoh aDd regulating the bands by the came means. Our watohes are everywhere reoeg . meed to be the best m ttie market, surpassing all otmutß by the precision of their move ments aa well ac by their aoouraoy and \ cheapness. Oat factory, sinca its foundation m 1852, has acquired a world.wide reputa. don, and obtained the highest awards from ail the important Exhibitions. No watoh leaves our factory with having been oarefu ly examined and verified, thua being ready for immediate use. Bach one is put up m an ! elegant eiik-imed case, and accompanied by a warranty for three jears. The buyer may return any of our watohes within six months should the latter not effori him the most complete satisfaction. All articles sold Bie delivered post frae, and ouatom duty paid to any part of the woild, thus without the slightest trouble or formality to (ha receiver A'l repairs during tha 3 years of guarantee Are executed gratuitous y, if the w« eh b« forwarded to our London offlae. The follow ing are cah prices without akotuat: £ ' A. Stem* winder, sterling silver, hall ruaiked, jewelled m 6 aations, crystal glass, a strong and durable watoh .. 12 A.A. The Eame with double silver ca&e (fluntei), elegantly engraved .. ig B, Gold s.em-winder, hall marked, strong keyless action, jewelled m 13 actions, with gold cr steel handp, small eeeond dial, engraved m beau tiful designs, eogine turned or plain polished, with monogram, initials, arms, &j .. .... ... .! 2 0 8.8. The same as B, wi h strong double gold case, an exoellent and very ekgant timrkspper .. .. 310 0. Boyal ih-cncgtaph, 18 carat gold, i roost superior keyless movement, of the most aacurate workmanship, and 016 of tha best wear • resis ing watchfß 4 0 CO. The same watoh wih double arid extra strong case, 18 o-rat g H, ertistioilly engraved, ergine turned or plain polished, with monograms, initials, <fca ... .., 610 D. Impfcrisi aaltnaar chronometer, 18 carat gold, indiostin^ the day, the week, tha month, and date of m n'h, jiwelled m 18 ue ions, wish ail the latest improvement »nd inv^ntione, one of the beat and m jst magnificent wa*cheß manufaciured, such as are n.ver sold by retail dealers for less tan £25 jq q All cut watches are mannfao nred'in iwo ■Jiff ;rent s ze3 large and email {tot gerr.lenoen aod ladies), without difference of price. Old watobes, 0 d gold and siivtr, will be taken m p.yment at tha highest vrluh, if ftfrwsrded by parotl post to our address. R=raitlfinceE may be made either by poa al order, oh q ie, b»nk notes (postage a-amps for Bmall amount) of ary 0 uatty, m registered ktter. h is our aim to give tha utmost possible satisfaction (o oar clienie, km wing (his to be Ihe beat advertisement for our produotH, and a 1 whohive osoe rmereJ into bueinsps relations wi h us gladly recommend ue to heir friends and acqaainta ces. Address for letters and orders : MORSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 7, Bed Lion Court, Lundou, E,O. Wanted ati once, ia every locality, an in felligent pereon to act as our agent. No special kaowleige n quired, and without interfering with present occupation, Highest ealary and commissioa. An exoelknt cpf or* 'uoily for a capable young man or lady. ■3 32 SIMOATEXK? PURE CEYLONiIKMN TEAS tloui Within the Reach of AH PURE;:(I7O| CEYLON I/O PURE i/iii BLENJ3ED €%L EACHPRICE :' Vf AND UP TO (■ § A <Tf?miß.j&/*m\ SOLD gy ALL GROCERS, HAVE NOTHING ELSE. NOTICE. T3ESIDENTS OF CHERTSEY, who wish JLv to be supplied with the DAILY •'GUARDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obtain same everj evening on arrival of Express, or from Mr Shannon, Chertaey. NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GjffARDIAN," published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at HAK&IA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending m their names to this Office, or to Me Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealnndia boots guaranteed at MsiAOH'g Zealandi* Boot Store 1



Onk Box of Clarkk's B 41 Pills warms tad to cure all discharges from the Urinary j Organs, ia either sex (acquired or oons i cutional), Gravel and Fains m the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold ia Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Otamistsaad Fafcwjt medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Tine Lntoour and Midlak GnoNflißH Dboo Compaut, fine >la. Bay land - EWERYONE accustomed to using the A.G. Oimment Will find equal satisfaction m using tb» Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is m the centre, and Edward Gallicban's factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d AU Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warta, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIH CALUCHAH, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE* ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Berrenenrative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aehburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a<*e good enough for any* thing :-— Dear Kirs,—We have great pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beaat, 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, voura faithfully, \ / s fcHAKPLIN & CO. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has 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. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. "T ADIES from the Country requiring jLJ medical treatment will find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3,16 T THE™ ENCHANTED^ SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. THE ENCHANTED SWING has beeS) erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN S^*!RY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission—Sixpence. NOTICE. ' I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, P-iamber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, forths Ashburton County, Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER; ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPAFE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA. from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower EasS street, Ashburton. Umbrellas te-oovered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with bead materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED KNOWN, that you may' rely on getting the latest style and best quality iv Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Because the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Naila, Lead, Spout- -» ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and - Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known—Nothing but up tq date Goods are so id at Me&lob 5 | prices that 3 competition,