The Ashburton Guardian.

you xviii. no. 4211

Ashburtojs : Tuesday, June 8, 1897.

PRICE: ONK PINFT



Shipping. ___ /ssMfo!t NEW ZEALAND OO.S -■■>■  ■ ■ LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mont* Video, Toneriffe * Plymouth. Best) Accommodation for all classes of passengers »t Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers, Tons, Departure. Date. Kaikoora 4607 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept, 2 Raahitia 8127 — Sept. 30 Bimatak* 4616 — Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through pMMges to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par Median on application. For farther particular* apply to FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. : ,:. : ■ Agents, Ashbnrtcn. SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,^i ITjOYAL MAIL STEA ,|jHAk XV MERS, with superior jl^^^K^ accommodation for all classes <^^^^^W of passengers, calling at Mbit* Tideo or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander] From Date. lonio .*. 4753 Kempaon... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6338 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6345 Scotland .„ — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. *"" ' CARGO STEAMERS. " Pakeha ...4331 Prosßer ...lWell'n July 8 Maori ... 6200 Moffatt ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — | Mamars ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmee ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passenger* only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. DNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER; For Westport and Grey mouth—Weekly. Wellington—- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Bailings see advertise ment in Christohurch 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 Chriatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL, MUSIC. ii/r iss r\ arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. ~ THK~YIOLm. ~ 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 and Saturdays. Terms on application. A OABD MRS A fl C\ LA RIDGE, iL. \Jm ULARIDGE, TEACHER GP PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. < MR OSBOENE COOMBE," PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and Hurrounding Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. Llewellyn Owen, M. o. h«m; ," ju. k. l-c. »i. PI&NOFOKTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1, lANOFORTE,«BINaiNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TT/T R S ~r> OWMAN Tf O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK StEEBT, AbHBURTON. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. _____ "OB COTOHS, OOLDS, BRONCHITIS, AS THM ™ Inflnenra, Conwunption, Ac, &o XAY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOH OF LINSEBB \ Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, *c <AY'B COMPOUND, ft demulcent expectorant, tor Cough* Colds, and Chest Complftlnts £ AY'S CJOMPOUKD, for Coughs and Colds, is equall \ dervJooable for horses and cattle CAT'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia-: Faceoohc- Ac Contain Qixinfce, Iron, *o LINUM CATHABTIOUM FILLS d geetive, oorra.t Mve, and agreeably aperient /-\OA&tfLINB-Oement for Broken Articles. Sold \j eyerywhere. Manufactory, Stock poit Englaid WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at MMjLOB's Zealandia Boot Store fVMttom <md Retmkint—Mw Vmm



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7fch day of January, 1897, thie Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, 1 ON THURSDAY, inßtead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on? Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. /?j_ W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchuroh. R. HANDGOUK, Agent). Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. ■ 2 125 (Jteedman's SOOTHING POWDERS. Htsßovm PoX OHILDEEN yVaVs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, COsViILSIONS, ETC. Pceserve a healthy state of the coneti tutiou daring the period of teething. The Words "JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet. Kempthorne, Prosser aud 00., Agents. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANE MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAP ■ t—> Pmm medal FUBEGEYIOHSDUUN TEAS Run Within fee Reach of AB pure rT7SI CEYLON I/® tSiDIAIS J/^IP BLEJJOED f SOU) STALL 6ROCEBS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. E. DUCKWOETH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakera, and KJ Upholsterers, Buenett Street, Ashburton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. WANTED Known—The celebrated P.D Corsets in all prices and colors.—- A. Ore. 314 WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MkLLOR's Zealandia Boot Store. WHA L everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte money at Mbllor's. WANTED Known—The New Flannel etts, half wool and cotton, 36 inehe wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 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 r F om Mr Campbell, also free, 317



NEW GOODS JUST OPiSNED. CEAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors find outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29 BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, AS H BURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. A Conveyance will leave the Poat Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyarde at; 11 a.m Ashburtoo, return, Is; 'J inwald, return, la 6cl. TREVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. loz Prevention IS WORTH P9UND3 OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true J "brieant ike T A L V O i I I fc. which haa been thoroughly teated all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tb Agents EBWABT* REEOE & SONS OHKISTOHURDH NOTICE. riIHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other bows, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening ,on arrival of the Express, Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mr Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. GRAHAM & CO's DATENT P E II M AN E NT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maelbokotjgh. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in spying it is the most effective have met, and has been used in the district under my charge with tbe best results. I have reoommended &nd shell continue to recommend it to any owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often neg'eoted until it takes euch n strong hold on the nook that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by & little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysagat's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Bot Speoifio, 1 have every oonfidenoe in Baying that the oure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sfaoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.—l remain, yourß truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22,1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Carlton Gore Rood, Roseneath, Wellington. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible Schoo Bootß ANTED Known—2so New Jaoktt Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful gooda, German made.—A. Orr. 3 14 Kozie Tea, the best, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr & Co Sole Agents. fragrant and Invigorating—New Vmut



Hew Zealand \mmm Ooflpnj. BBTABLIB hlTd*' 1 _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND~IoALTHIEBT COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GEAYES, AfIEMTS DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ash burton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbidats Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari xtt Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Go, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohurch 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 loolb Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W. Baroogk as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON = WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, — THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. < DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHC ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPES, S H O^U LD GALL AT ONOE ATj A. ORR'S, WHERE THEtf WILL FIND THE VALUE, SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 6d to 453 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Capes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—from la 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets-—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s I Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d, j Gents' Waterproof Coats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS ever^ ehown^n Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—34 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR. WHEAT. WHEAT. T*T E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are atso prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account In our New Graln^Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Omasss and Sxoebs WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPEBHANGINGr. PAPEEHANGTNO. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in AshburtoD, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN Bent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDEB EABLY. W.H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGEBS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, THEi BOOT TEADE. McDonald & mcdiarmid OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly'in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind«, including the Duke of York, Bostook, Beehive, Wolfe, Otto Hera, STROK.OSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. . JN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. FVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M CDIAEMID, B< OT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE, WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Hole Agents for Ashburton. This oil k Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchutch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. £> TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from anj adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. "~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be Been on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BEOS., MARKET HOUSE. . - - Telephone 55 THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L I M I T E D), 1 SOLE AGENTS FOR: "NUMBER," " SWIFT," "SINGER? "TRIUMPH" AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBERT lias Had More Genuine Successes Than any other Cycle In the World nud Still Oeig-ns yuprnme, WE ARE THE GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GRADE machines ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melboubne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH, 123, George Street, DUNIDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, AS33BURTON.



EX " Gothic." Barrett Bros have re- j ceived through their agents, direct j from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," Eaab Street, BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—*' The Hall," Badt Street. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qualify in Autumn and Winter Mil linery.—Miss F. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up FOUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall." East Street. WATS TED Known—The cheapest au most reliable boot shop in Ashburto nt m.siaob'B ZeafcndjA Boot Store.



WANTED Known—Nothing but ap to date Goods are ss>d at Mcl lor' et jt prices that defy competition. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 8 KEATING'S COUGH LOZ RNGES'—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove fche cause wi'hout any after f fleet; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins Is l|d each. f 1 For Indigestion, the beat remedy is-un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tome and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallef for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout tbt wtV, A I mp!»i M>f« m 4 o#rUt!B rwntfy



"TTTE H..VE FOB tAfl'.^ PBIMB TABLE POTATOES _~~ i FRIEDLANDKR BRO*., Ltd, "ITT ANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OF BEIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BRCX Lro. ■ 1 Q/3 ACRE FARM AT MBTBVKN WE HAVE foTprWate Sak • Bml , Farm of 86 Aores, being Lot 6, Mr J D. Umflron'sMlepluMMHoiaiagtbtPtoMto 1 Library, Methven. The land is of 6rsVokM qnality. Also,—lo Acres of land fronting Waiter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltb. TjIENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standard*. TCTK ARE CASH SUITERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT k BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 FOB S~ALE. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IK STOCK and for SALE * Seeds for autumn vowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS. DANISH. 4 CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &o. SHEEKDIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venienca of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPEk'S PdWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. STOBES. STOBES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and otht* ThAS in lib packetß and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILB. MASSEY-HABKIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to gire upe cially low quotations for oar cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, 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 lessons to Ladies free of charge. FBIEDLANDEB BBOS,, Ltd. THE TEA OF THE AGB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI NO OTHER.; SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Profkssok Bjckekton reports toad SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of good quality S~~T AR T LING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoot, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp* stead, and have Goods delivered at vow door at Town Prices. A quantity of tk* famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam makings: just to band.—E. Mahood, £a«t Belt Guf fl tiboro, Tel»pb,o M |fo 76. I