The Ashburton Guardian.

voh. xvn. no. 4186

Ashbustoa : Monday, March 8, 1897.

PRICE; ONB PENNY



Shipping, hipping oo t ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe,& Plymouth Port of ' Steamers. Tone. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Feb. 18 Ruapehu 4202 Wellington Feb. 20 Tongariro 4163 — April 15 Ruahine 6127 — April 29 Rimntaka 4815 — J May 13 and thenceforward every FOURTH THURSDAY Splendid accommodation for ail classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money, or approved guarantee for same. The Ruahine will go through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Ritnutaka will go Home through the Straits of Magellan and call at Monte Video Rio de 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 an.l Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticuiars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jkl "DOYAL MAIL STEA fjrIJSh, _ JL*l MERS, with superior _\K^B^Vg^ accommodation for all classes "^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. ___ Tons Commander From Date. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... Lyttel- Mar 6. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... ton Mar 18. Kothio ...7730 Kidley ... — April 1. lonic ...4753 Kempson.... — June 24 ' CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200)Moffatt ...] — Mar 2 Mamari ...3583 Levaok ... — May 1 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ...#331 Proß3er ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. 1 ] NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited HTEAMERS R AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weetport and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chriatchurch 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 Chrlscchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. IS EATiNG'S'POWDER ■j^- EATING'S POWDER, TTEATING'S POWDER, \T EATING'S POWDEK, |£ EATING'S POWDFR, "^EATING'S POWDER, rBUGS, I FLEAS, KILLS I MOTHS, I.BEETLES, BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BDT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. It is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookeoaches, Beetles, Moths in Efbs and every other species of insect . Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Ihomas Keating W. hout this any article offered is a lraud. Sold in Tins only CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN BUFFER from WORMS, which ruins their health. KE A TING'S WORM TABLETS are PURELY VEGET ABLE SWEETMEATS, furnishing, both in appearance and taste a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tina by all Druggists. Proprietor .* Thomas Keaiing, Lon dori PREVENT FITS, COKy'JLGICKS, F»li *V«B«rv© a. healthy state of the torus* r*'"^*»n during the period of Tec* The words "JOHN STEEBMAK '? "Jhamist, Wsdwoith, Surrey," p9 ffMfWrtd on tbe Otvtrnmmt Stamp <ifixed to tacit t a«*S> Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents. loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE ■A- Why ruin your Reapers and Mowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike VALVOLUfcI which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents JJBWABD EEECE & SONS QSRISTQWKOH;



uSHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMKNT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this 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. Baker Bros. TJUJRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ Corner of Wakanni Road and Caas Streets and at Bi*ker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY KEQUIHiTE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 T>UY YOUK WATCHES. CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,. /^i W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDOOCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125; TEE TEA OF THES AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor .Bjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and good quality ZLA F B Aliment of economy against fatigae hunger, and thirst Autidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue dcs Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney " ORCOUOHS, GOLD 3, BRONCHITIS, ASTM ** Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o _-.—•» <AY'S COMPOUND BSSENOB OP LINSEBD Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c <AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, Ipr Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints / AY'S COMPOTTND, for Coughs and Colds, is equall, \, serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia-. Faceacho &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTIOTJM PILLS d gestive, com tive, ami agreeably aperient COAGULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sol everywhere. Manufactory, Stockpoit Englan THE TRIANGLE ELSTON and LEGGOTT. Painters and House Decorators. NEW PAPERHAKGINGS AND NEW STOCK TO SELECT FROM. SCRIM, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISH, GLASS, etc, AT LOWEST RATES. ESTIMATES GIVEN ELSTON & LEGGOTT, TRIANGLE. rpoWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for female -"- quxkly correct all irregul ritie?, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the S9X» Boxes Is ljd to 2s 93, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and UlidlaDd Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Englandl Whole sale of »U the Wholesale Houses. Peware of Unite ions.



A WONDEKFUL MEDICINE BEECHAMS PILi.S. rjV'R Bilious and Nervoas Disorders, such as Wind and Paia the Stomach, JO kick Headache, Giddiness, Fullness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Bieavh, Oostiveness, Blotches on the hkin, Disturbed Bleep, Frightful Dreams and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will give Keliel in Twenty minutes, 'ihis is no fiction, Every siffdrer is earnestly invited to try one box of these pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " Worth a Guinea a Box.' Beecham's Pills, taken us directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. B'OR A WE ii STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER., They act Jike magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs • Strengthening tbe muscular system ; restoring the long lost Complexion ; bring ing back thff keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame, For throwing off fevers in hot olmates they are specially renowned. These are " facts " admitted by tbausands *,n all classes of socieiy, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and De bilitated is that " Betchaiu's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the World. Full direction on each box. Prepared only by Thomas Beeoham, St Helens, Lancashire, England • mmihim — ii—■!■■ ■ ■ irimtr ■ —w—i—mmi——M«n»irrmn-w»«Tn-»T-ii ■mm—him i iii—hmi uh, £3 "&■ >m m % &t Mil ~ r^* CL< /I's Mm I « JL SM ff£ f~\ ® s>; wrm jA* JJ ~WALTEn7"WOQD~^COr~ HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and have pleasure in introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW TBREE AFRON OPEN REAR' REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY 3RIED AND TESTED, having been n use] in America and England for the past four seasons, and in Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE"APRON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. j The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night) throughout the harvest MR R. B. RES TELL ia'in Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT. J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plato Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at [shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OF P i :ture~ Frame M ouldings. 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. CORNER OF ABCADE. Telephone $5.



j 1A PerCent OFF MABKKD PRICIs.B. ' P«r Ce^c |f\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our laitß, with the exception of Watches. We have paifl Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection thab CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. —Among Other Things We Show- Fancy Articles in Sterling Silver Articles in Silver Plate, new designs Gold and Silver Oharma and Pendants Links" and Studs in Gold and Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Albertß Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches in Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices R. lUEBAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS TO FARMERS. REID & GRAY DESIRE TO INTIMATE TO FARMERS and OTHERS that their late manager, *• v • - TAYLOR, haa been compelled to leave their employ owing to ill health, and that m future allJobbiug, etc., will be under the supervision of Mr J. H. PAULING, whose work has always given satisfaction, and as Reid and Gray only use the very best of materials they would respectfully solicit a continuance of your valued support. Our DOUBLE and THREE-FURROW PLOUGHS (over 13,000 at work) as now made with duplicated mouldboards are perfect. CAST SHARES are extra hard carbon chilled, and especially suited for stony districts. TRIPOD and ROTARY HARROWS specially suited for working down Twitch and Clods. / 6 Grubbers Harrows Eureka Grain and Manure Drills Drays and Rollers Cbaffcuttera Broadcast Beed-Sower.?, &c ' Oils Turnip Cutters Chaffcutters and Baggers Fencing Standards and Wire Blacksmith's Rasp 3 (extra quality) AND ALL FARMING REQUISITES. Sole Agents for Deering's Steel Binders with Ball and Roller Bearings. Our Latest Illustrated Catalogue free on application. 3 Farmers and Others will kindly address all letters direct to j % REID AKD GRAY, ASHBURTON, TO ENSURE PROMPT ATTENTION. 2 94 SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK — AT — "THE CORNER." = NOW TAKING PLACE. = COME EYE-OPENERS IN BAEGAINS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. W. H. COLLIER. i "^iSX VICTORIAN .^wot ' r^^maa^^M^ steam carriage" factory, /om^ \^V • \ZSs- SHOEING FORGE. <mmdo*m*lm*»> F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. i Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming—- Now is the time to have your traps put into sood order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. ! Ironwork Department— ' We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or | repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— la this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. E. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD THE NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE IS MOTHER'S MILK, AND THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. YOUR INFANTS CANNQT DIGEST STARCHY FOODS, A PERFECT ARTIFICIAL FOOD FOR INFANTS MUST, THEREFORE, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. MELLIN'S FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH, BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. MELLIN'S FOOD for Infants and Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughou the World. G. MELLIN, MARLBDRO' WORKS,- PEOKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. AGENTS—Chryatall & Co., Ward ell Bros. & Co., & Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Cbrietchurch.



Business Is?oticor. r ""pHYSIOUM Erlaagen (Bavaria). 1884; ;X State Kxam. : ftlunuh, 1888; late j A. sistant Dootor at the University Hospital, lErkngenj late Military Surgeon, Leipzig, HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE^ AT ASHBURTON, And may be consulted tor tbe present at the Drug Company's office. Hours 9 to 1L a,m. 2 „ 3 p.m, 7O »» o »i SMOO THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic "Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED * BEST BFANt MANTJFAOTOBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF t I>RIZE MEDAL Z-J ---PURE CEYLONaIHDJAU Horn Within the Reach of All PURE I H /ifli CEYLON I/® oil ' .^. 4/PERLE A^f^k SOLO BY ALL CROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. SAUNDERS 1 BUILDING. T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEARING SALE, COMMENCING FROM TO-DAYf When a Large quantity of Up-to-date Goods, in All Departments, will be put on offer at prices which will effect a com plete and speedy clearance. OOME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 500 yds Washing Prints, good, at 3s lid per doz 700 yds Printed Nainsook, at 3a lid doz 1000 yds Crepons, Ginghams, at 6d, 7£d, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Eatamine Serge, double width, in black and colours, Is 9d per yard. 300 yd«( All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, Is Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, in £»rey and fawns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd at Is lid per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere, 10£ d, Is lid, and 2s 6d per yd—worth double ALL MANCHESTER GOODS at COST 500 yds Cretonnes, from 4d per yd 20doz White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4Jd each clothing and mercery to be sacrificed. Men's Braces 6d per pair Kaiapoi Suits 27a 6d—for 20a Kaiapoi Suits 45s —for 35s Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd All other lines Reduced. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women' two-strap leather, 4s 6d; Men's Can vat Shoes, 5s 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers i ailed or plain, 4s lid per pair. , AU other lines Equally Low. Bargains in CROCKERY W^RE and GLASSWARE. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and * TINWARE. BARGAINS. BAUGAINS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDT^GS IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellob's Ztalandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—What the people say. That Andrew Orb has the largest and besb assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. n 125 TNTEI) Known-A~sjjkmdid line ef Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d, —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Fok INmGKSTionT^fII6 best remedy is un dojbtedly Norton's Camomile Pills, Thty cao confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toni» and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles li lid, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Modi cmo Vendori throughout the wtr<% A limiilc, Mft mi wrt»la remedy



#f &afo£n*itttt! ♦ Ant j-<s*jwm% DRAGftS I GfSdsgui-Bromureorlron. I tgvf.ry outlay ma&t far th « (nm<>/U <>f farflltt I i» on economy, » t»r. hOCHABA. »r. HecqtieV* Bnwi«i are the befit ofaJl the rcrrugliMHM medicines against; ANEMtA. CHLOROSIS, MEttTMML DISEASES, LEUCORRHCA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI TATJONS of the HEART. CHOREA, and all diseases proceeding from the impove rished condition of the blood. — why? Because it is the only remedy which without ever constipating, vegeneratca the blood and soothes the nerves. For, out of ten chloro-anemic persons, nine are enervated, excitable, subject to headaches, palpitations, and all nervous symptoms, which are only to be cured by »r. Kecquit'a tniiw, because these alone, are at the same time rc(S©nstituant and anti-nervous. Do«* :To take *' Bm* ,»s, lattr 08, rour, » .its H dragiei a day, berorf tlie meaU. ■ ELIXIR and SYRUP of Or. HECQUET I of Sesqui Bromure of Iron. I Mfsa NCB, MONTAGU.. 13. Rue Lombards, FARMS &YDXKY, Australian Drug Company Ld- '^X Henry kanler. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO BAOS I A/r AURITIUS QUGAR. } usb;no other for your jam> Henry Zander, X/heapest Grocer in Ashburton. | TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con* \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on band. Advances made against Shipments of Lxmb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. •HBNBY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilks, 100 Oaßes CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VaLVCLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STE^L COLLARS HOKNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE! 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, . WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS ' BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MEROHA.NT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN^ on Storage at .. Lowest Current Rates. My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to f hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. LOW VIIALITI DB OKURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopliosphits of Lime ii presorftMd by the facmlty fortheenre of Consnaip- UoDi Ooironlo Congh and general dobiUty IT contains two of the principal ingredient* nucMaVy for building up thj unman Frame, and which sn considered defloient la the above oomiriaJnta, tU, Phosphorus and Lime. It oanno ba too hf^l reoommanded for delicate children. Dr ChurcMll'B Compound Syrup ot HYPOPHOSPHITES __ b real brain food, and in caaee where muscula ud ~ nervous exhaustion hag acquired a world-wide repvt Won, Bacli bottle bears Dr Churchill's signMurti Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS HE GFJsUINi~~DR GUILLIEi ELIXIK Ton c, Glairona. and Ant i -Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy, live de Grenelle, S. Germain, Pari3. Dr Uuillie's Elixir is one of the noosb economical ntoaicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Deporative, it ia the best remedy against all bilious and glairlous disorders* Fcr more than seventy five years Dr Gaillie'a Elixir has been employed with success against* diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fever, li fluenzi, si in diseases, etc. Beware cf imitations, and see thit you get the Genuine Dr Gail lie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied y Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by v AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO., " Sydney, H,^W. !