The Ashburton Guardian.

rot,. xviii. no. 4^19

Ashbubto2N : Thursday, June 17, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PKNFY

Official Directery.

1 Ash hut ton Borough Council—-Town Cerk* C X Fth.ks; assistant towa clerk, H. H* Fook-; engineers, C. B Foofei aod Sou. } Mayor of Aohburboo—Mr Jo eph Seftly Eas* street .Agricuiturai and Pastor** Asitooifttion— President, James Brown ; Secretary, Wm Simpson Aehburton Building Society—Chairman. l>r J £ Trevor; Manner, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Building Sooiety— Chaiimau, Henry Zander; Seorstery, J 0 Duncan Ashburton Club—Secretary, Wm, Bsrat * Manager, G. Anderson. Ashburton Borough Sohool Committee— Chairman, David MoPhersoa j Secretary, J 0 Dunoan Caledonian Society—Preddtot, Q. A. 11. uokley, Esq.; Secretary, J. looker Canterbury Woollen Mill* — Manager* Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Floor Mills—'Manager. Thosßollitt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joteph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Courts and JUoenting Oommffetat —T W Tayler. •-■ -'■ ''™ County Council—Chairman, Edward 0 Wright j Secretary, Frederiok Mainwarinf f Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Daviwrn Westßtreet Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooki: I Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, WE Dolman • Gas Company—Chairman, Tho» Ballookf | Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmester, agent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, jW J Crooks; Secretary, J 0 Be)l j Hampetead Town Board—Chairman, o H Maynard; Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board- Chairman, Andrew | Orr j Secretary, Ctias Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, JDr J E Trevor Secretary, F Mahiwaring; Matron, Mrs E ' Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Bade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Aloorn, Thos Bullock, AlfsS*-"" Harrison, G J N«ill, W H Rjtle, David Thomas, D Williamson, E 3 Coster, and the Hon W J Steward . Longbeach Koad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hall Custodian, W Dolman Orange Hull- W. Pmtterson. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm St George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing (Jlub (A&hbur ton)—Seoretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald) —Secretary, A A Fooks Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Sa'eyards Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secretary—albert Koberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Courts house Tjr.wald School Committee'—Chairman, J A C othier Tiuwald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gales ; Clerk, A A Fooks



Shipping. jmmfS NEW Zealand LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of p»Mengeiß at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tobb. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4607 Wellington July 3 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Raabm* 6127 — Sept. 30 Bimutaka 4SIS — Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through paisagea to the West Coast of South America ani B&hia, Pernambuoo, and the \ Falkland Itlandi. Rates and other par tloniars on application. Fo nrther particular* apply to FBIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. I Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jj^l OOYAL MAIL STKA- ~t\> MKRS, with snpertof "vA^^^K^ accommodation for all classes *^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date, lonic ...4753 Kempaon... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6258 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ...6346 Scotland ... — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 4331 Proaser ...IWell'n July 8 Maori .„ 5200 Moffatt .... — Rangifeira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua.., 3330 Holmes ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UiioN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE~For extra sailings see advertise ment in Obristchurch 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 Ohrlscohurch daily papers foe dates and boor of sailing For farther particulars apply to F» FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, thia 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. r^ w. j. parso.ns, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christohurch. R. HANDCOCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. I 2 125 $ TEE DM A ITS SOOTHING POWDERS. •nosec™ Fob CHILDREN SSs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of teething. The Werds "JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and 00,, Agents SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BBANL MANXTFAOTDBED BIIOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresppassing on the Kiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted 5 (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A. Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinde of Dental work executed on the premise. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Stebbt, Ashbcrton. ]— ' j BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUETON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLAgS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TREVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS.



MUSICAL. MUSIC. TUT IS 3 pARSON MUSIO TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE. VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays »nd Saturdays. Terms on application. A OABD MRS A fi fiLARIDGE, i\_. XJm V^LARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBUKTON. 1 Terms on Application. s m■ i a lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS TJOWMAN "HI 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBLOCK STREET, AbHBURTON. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. ME QSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISI^S Aehburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz , Msrch, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. Llewellyn Owen, JMt.O.S'M., JL/.R.L.-0.81. PIANOFOHTE, susgino and harmony, and mandoline. The NEW TifißM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1, Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un ■doabtedly Nobton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended ac being mild m operation and absolutely free from injiiriouji drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonia and a gentle aperient. .For nearly 100 years they have proved mcequallec 1 for Tndigestion, Dytipepsin, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles la l£d, 2b 9d, and 11b, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the wrK, A » mpl«. •»*<» Rnd onr^sin pfi«n««'y Kozib Tea, the beBC, and yet within re*jh of all; Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Oo Sols Aganbs.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lasb twelve moutha. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. One Box of Clakke's B 41 Pills warran tid to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Baok Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4a 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent modicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Thh Lincoln and Midland 'OountibsDbto Compact, iinsoln, Knyland



NEW GOODS jrjST OPENED. CEAIGHEAD & BERKYMAN, The leading Tailors pud outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29 NOTICE. ii. ii £ i JKanrow . TTAS REMOVED to >ore centra Premises opposite Mitchell^ Turneb's, TANCRED STREET.



TH VERYONE accustomed Jo using the ±h | A.C. Oiniment Will find equal satisfaction in using ths Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee la, in the centre, and Fdward Gallichan'a 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, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AO Corn Cure, for hard or sofc corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EOWIH OALIIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, j MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— i 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, hHARPLIN & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AO 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 in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction, ifour Bee Ointment has I 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. F. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish.



NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER; , WANTED Knowa—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea, air, and water- 3 139 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed 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 be had" from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of, Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free, 3 17



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance Hi Kstatc Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker. ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—-Tinwald and Aehburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbiday§ Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari as Sales as per arrangements AGENT F OB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Okristohnrcb 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures »t -i beg to m*oTm my Rak»i» Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W. Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRrOE OF PLANET JJi^ TOOLS DAVID THOMAS aSHBURTON



= WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON



ft "^ y > LI > ® t xj«# SPECTACLES. _ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Oocaeqaenceiof the large 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 pla»««B r,f SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. 8 °f OUR Mk R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Opticß, 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&.e 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 .



F. CLARK, HAIRDKEBSFR AND TOBACCONIST, RAST STREET, ABHBURTON, T AM NOW SELLING a OBACCOB OF THE BEiST BRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, WilU' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Ib, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEON9, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, ' Cavours la per box, Manilla* 5 for U. WATCHES. | | AM SELLING CHEAP, * Perfection, Waterbury, etc. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE." PARLIAMENT has decreed that New Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of Slate, the Hon. Joseph Chamber- Jain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have aent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in structs and ability to aid old England in the ! event of war. ! That recognition will be, without doubt, ; a title to the originator and tactician who i haß carried his proposals in the face of a I hostile Becion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shows such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with I confidence to the Liberal Leader cf New Zealand returning with something more than a, "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There ia one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier wi'l go home aa plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as



LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He haa promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is Dot a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea His name ia known throughout N.Z. So ia that of ■ uratura Tea ! He has a reputation. ►wo has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordiuacy Teas JOHN ORE & CO., Agent.



TEN POTJN.DIS IEIAD Hi p COMPETITIONS. g t — £ $ mHIS MONTH the TRIAD 2 Q JL offers the following prizes : — t P^ Silver Hunting Keyless Watch m for the best Colored Map of New v Zealand (open to boys under 15). m y To close 20th May. g £2 2s for the best Short Story v, (aboub 1500 words, or a page of v jaJ Triad). To close 20th June. £2 2s for the best Photo of New Zealand Scenery. To close 20th July. £2 2s for the best Pianoforte Wa'tz, to take four pages of Triad. To close 20th July. J2 Eoch of the above competitions U! must bo accon panied by a receipt J p fcr 5s or more for goods purchased If from one of the advertisers in the H Triad, as enumerated below. 2 h, Ashburton Drapery Co. • Gates, Horace >'»., Music Ware /• house (agent for Triad). Lochhead, H. (V Nimmo & B'air, Seedfmen. (^ N.Z. Clothing Factory. Competitions to be addressed to Cj j Manager TRIAD, Dunediu. « M Subscription to the Triad, 3s per v *** annum. W L Agent for Triad, w ; HORACE GATES. 'JL'KN F*OUIN'JL»H



ii/r iss mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Aehburton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Ttrma moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country if required. Address —Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East-, Ashburton. n 235 STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT. — You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oat sheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Harop stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices, A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a ]an;e srock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discouut for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the pas!:, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best- sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton, 3 11§



I Friedlander Bros, Limited, JPOTATOfsTTpTAToiia'' Xy E AXE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. Tf/TE HAVE FOR SALE PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Dfl ACRB FARM AT MBTHVKN WE HAVE far Private Sale a Small Farm of a^Aoreu, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron 1* tale pan, adjoining the Public Library, Mtthren. The land ia of first-olaM quality. Alio,-40 Aor«i of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Fall particular! on application 5 10 FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd, VOX ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



FOE PBIVATE SALE. WE HAVE FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS, A FARM, Containing 1 4 Aft ACRES, situated at Hinds, and X db-ly-Q. lately occupied by Mr J. W. Sawle. The land is divided into three paddocks ; 170 acres are in English grass, 120 actes ready for ploughing, and the balance in tussock. Possession can bo given on JULY 1 next. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. *" "notice; ~~" MRS MORTON, (Late of Tauranga, Bay of P enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that she has com menced business in the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., Kasfc street, as FRUITERER «b CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, aye invited to give her a call; particularly on market days, when special arrangements will be made to meet the public convenience. All Fruits in season and imported obtain' able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late Diggle'u,) 680



RECORD SALE mo FURTHER REDUCE THE LARGE STOCK OF STATIONERY, BOOKS, ALBUMS, ACCORDIONS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS, The Sale will be continued for another THIRTY DAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15xh iksx., WHEN FURTHER REDUCTIONS Will be made in all lines. DO NOT MISS THE Record Month's Sale.



LAY IN A STOCK when goods can bo bought cheap at 1 H. N. ANDERSON'S, j (Late L. F. Andrewes and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. | NOTICE. pAL LE D BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET, 6 89 ! WANTED Known—The cheapest en most reliable boob shop in Asbburto "t MeUjOß's Zealaudia Boot Store. WANTED Known—26o New Jacket Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful eoo<?3, German made.—A. Obr> * _314 . WANTED Known—Nothing but ap to date Goods are aa»d at Meuor' at prloee that defy competition.



H. M. JONES. HOCKEY.. HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisdenand Co., London. footballsTlfootballs. New season's goods bow opening up from Wisden and Co., London. circulating" libbae*. Cheap reading for winter evenings, STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATENT IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE ~VVBITEB& LOWEST CASH PBICES. H. M. JONES.



ai 1 P3 ! m | W. CO O ! cq p5 25 i fc3 cd <si | 33 Ss?§ 33 S S^ i^ SI Q5 CD <U pj *J i s^ c: *5 o o o co °o j^; Uj Uj Uj T¥/"ANTED Known—The celebrated P. T T Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Orr. 314 IF your boys and girls are rough on boot* try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots. WA N TED Known—For good boot weu try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Stor« IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellob's . Zealandia Boot Stora. WANTED Known-A uplendid line of lAdiei Two-Strap gboea, 4i 94, r-Mzu,o»'e Ziaundu Boot Stpre,