The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU XVII, NO. 4)200

Abhbu&to* : Wednesday, May &6, 1897.

PRICE: ONB PBN> _



Shipping. ,i^MWvV NEW ZBALAND LIKE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimataka 4515 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 3 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Rnahine 6127 — Sept. 50 &.M.B. Rimataka will call at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, j R.M.S. Ruahine will go through Magellan | Straits (weather permitting). i This line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straita, the finest panorama in the world. We are now prepared to book through J passages to the West Coast of South America an I Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ash burton.



ABHBURTON 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, j instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Q W. J. PARSO.N6, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchuroh. R. HANDCCCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 2 125'



JJTEEDMAfTS SOOTHING POWDERS. incsboybr PoB CHILDEEN tSJbL CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of teething. I The Words "JOHN STBBDMAN, Chemist, Wahvorth, Surrey," , Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each pac?<et. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents. NOTICE. mHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," J_ published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other Dews, can be obtained at RAK&IA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in j their names to this Office, or to Mb Street, j Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS j Dark A rorpatic Ping Tobacco. THE CELKBRATEI) & BEST BFANE MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. "pOYAL MAIL STEA -fffMCTS XV) MERS, with superior jgm^^^S^ accommodation for all classes •^^^™^" of passengers, calling afc Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. Tons Commander From Date. lonic ...4753 Kempson.,. Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Ridley ... — Sept. CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari ... 35831 Levack ... — IMay 8 Matatua...332O Holmes ... — May 22 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatfc ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon ptumeogera only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. L'Tnion steamship company 1 OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited bTEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymoiith—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictoß, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchureh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars spply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton.



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresspassing 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. 4 33 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 can obtain a true lubricant ike TILVOLH JK which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounoed UnequallecL Obtainable from all Storekeepers 0* th Agents JEBWABT* BEEGE'&SONS OHKISTCHUROH



MUSICAL. MUSIC. TIT ISS "r\ ARS ON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDB, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUKDEKS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. ; ME OSBOBNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "VT HOTOGRAPH .1 J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the beat apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Ohristchurch when you can get the work done jubc as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. * PLATINOTYPE,—The finest artistic work done for Ibbs than Christchurch prices. — Jm i\/r itch cl l, . ± . IVJL ITCHELL, PORTRAIT A>iD LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite . English Church, Tancred Street AvSHBUKTON. 10 13 E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDBBTAKBRS, Cabinetmakers, and KJ Upholsterers, Buenett Street, Abhbubton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. #3 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED,



Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HAKMONY, AND MANDOLINE. TheNEWTJKKM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1, A CABD MRS A f| f\ LA RIDGE, -cL. \J. UIiAIUDGK, TEACHER CF i PIANOi'ORTE, ORGAN, and SINGIN(, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. i Terms on Application, lANOJFORTE, SINOING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. l\/r RS TjOWMAN Tji 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havblock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. f _im _ i_j L iijj j^Mg^^Mjbijngirai^iiij-ii-iiii!^ "TT7"ANTED Known—Nothing bub up to Tl date Goods are so»d at Mellob' vb prices that defy competition. WANTED mothers to know that the oheapest shop for school boots is Mellob'S Zealandia Boob Store.



I NEW GOOUS JUST OFiStfED. CKAIGHEAD & BERKYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29



BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, AS a B U R T 0 N, (Close to Arcane) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLAPS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeeriug and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours, A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashburton, return, 13; Tinwald, return, Is 6d. TREVURZA Be OS 4 46 PROPRIETORS. £ OR COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHM I Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o t£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for fX Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints \f AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Golds, is equally iV aervicesible for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia. Faceoohe &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LIKUM CATHAETICUM PTLLS d gostivo, oorra.t tive, and agreeably aperient f -\OAeULINE—Cement for Broken Articles. So Vjr everywhere. Mann factory, Rtockrci < E nglan LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, s. s A L E X*K * JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensure JLJ comfort and correct eight. Done ! poil yoor eyeb . rasing hudly fittin I Spectacles.



NRDATE. I Gf^ fukeceylomihimii fe Within the ffeaeh of fill OH ii *■ ■i.iy T *. * AT jSzL^m ' EACH PEICE ■—■—4—- AND UP TO $% fj& SOLD BY AIL ftROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSL



WHAT everybody says musb be true You get wonderful value for litte mon^y at Mbllor's. W' ANTED Known-The celebrated P.D Corsets in all prices and colors.— A. ORR. 314 W" TINTED KNOWN —Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT— You can purchase Groceries, Enairelled 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 yfcore. Telephone No 76.



J. WILSON. COKNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. JyJ-IXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISI3 materials, picture frame mouldings, scrim, enamels, varnishes, <£c., in stock. PAINTEB, PAPERHAIifGEB, & SIGNWRITER. Telephone 65 p.Q, g ox jg



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTOK, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbnr on Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari a Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOE- Matson and Co, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Co;npuny Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field TooJfc Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and osiers th'it I have appointed Mr W. Baroock as my Agent in the ftakaia district DAVID THOMAS, tohburfcon GREAT REDDOTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBTJRTONJ



= WHITE'S == = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MAEKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON.I SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Ooiaeqaence oil tne larße increase in 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 patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Mubbay 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 sight, 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 it necessary, and also h«.. c Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLEAVER who worked so Jong for Harry Paget is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates ft specialty, 4 250



THE III" ASO 3 WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Laratsi Jl Engineering Works in 'he County of Ashburton, BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work doni • you may require, from the Kepairiag of a Sewing Machine to ,_a S the making of a Combine. G j> BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are tti g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fej go to employ local tradesmen, 5> < % fail BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work S P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same « line of business put together. A BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have gent S EH clo«e on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WOitKj^ Ashburtoii.



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EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE ' BANKRUPT ESTATE h. F. ANDEEWES & CO, T)REMISES have been secured for a further term, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. [Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. H. N. ANDEESON, MANAGER,



ml &. ' ' *^.W T7IVERYONE accustomed to usiog tb A.G. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using th» Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's ( Factory, ABhurst, New Zealand, on the end , of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the I strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is eapacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Fills, for male and female. use, 30 pills in every box, and quite ©qua to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishnrst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G, P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The • following testimonies to the value of the Ointment) are good enough for any thing :— 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 aa good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Shakplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn 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. Four 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. K. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish.



NOTICE. 11. BiIRITOW TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turner s, TANCRED STREET. ANTED Known—That J, Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boota and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount; for Caah. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing bub the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier i Boot Store, Bast Street, Town Hall, Ash burton., 3 115 IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellob's ZeaUadi* Boot Stow, ,



WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mfxlor's Zealandia Boot Store IP your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mbllor's Indestructible Schoo Boots _ JPrapant and InviwraHtymtftw Vttm



Fiiouia.iOe. Bros., A-uuiuwl. TITE HWB FOB BA]»* t'BiME Table potatoes FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. T^uT ANTED TO PURCHASE -100 Tons OP BBIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROfc lm Q£> ACRE FARM AT &f_THV_N. TTTE HAVE fob Private Sale * Small VV Fwin of 86 Aore«, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's *al« plan, adjoining the PuMio Library, Methyen, The land wof firit-olMi quality, Aleo, —10 Acres of Land fronting Winter*! Road, Allentoa. Full pai dculars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltb. TjIBNCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standard!, VITE ARE CASH BUYERS Of WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



FOR SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn towing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, CAPE BAHLKYand RYE CORN. RKD and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR. NIP.S. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &o. SHEEKDIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con. venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S P.JWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Bole ■Ageuts, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. STOEKB. BTOEES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORE'S Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and «• cellent quality j JOKO, PALM, and othar TIC AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR. CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILB.



MABSEY-HARRIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICEB# WE are now in a position to give »pc» cially low quotations for oar cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp v Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY.HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lesson* to Ladies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BROS., I/ro. m \. _ i i DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF T E ETH NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work exeoated on the premises. Satisfaction Guabahtmd. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburtoh.



WANTED Known- A splendid line o! Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4s 9d. —Mellob's Zealandia Boot Btore. ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche < ide, everlasting wear.—A. Orb, 3 138 NOTICE.— Are you going to boiidf. Peeause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spou*. ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boiler*, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Haedi.ey's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. "ANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on Retting the latest style ard besb quality in Autumn and Winter Mil* linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street, Children! 1 millinery * specialty. Do not fail to Me the wiadovt Ladies own materials made up^ ANTED Known—Every pair rf Zealandia boot* soaraßtted at