The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL xix, no. 4437

Ashbuktois : Saturday, March 5, 1898.

PRICE • ONE PENJ*Y



'• HB !■ don Star U responsible for the statenri'it that the world fs about to *, witness a battle of ir BATTLE OF the gianta between 3 GIANTS, the Bothichilds and Mr Bockfeller, the American "multi-millionaire." It is a battle for the possession of the mineral oil market of Great Britain. The Rockfeller combination, by means of its Standard Oil Trust, has long con- trolled the oil market of America, and it now cherishes the lofty ambition of giving light to the world. The Rotbs- ohilds would like to illuminate at least a corner of it, with the oil from Baku, ■ n the Caspian ; and, in the pursuit of this modest aim, they have crossed the path of the American giant. But most of the means of this distribution in this, as in other countries, are in his hands, and his presumptuous rivals have had to create a totally new Bystem for themselves. They are now, it is said, prepared to put a new oil in the market, white and pure, with a flash point of 103 degreesr And this is to baas cheap as the article with the flash point of 73, which so many public authorities consider to be the cause of many accidents with mineral oil lamps. At this rate the close of the century will witness a conflict unparalleled in the annals of war. Tn conuection with a question asked in New South Wales Parliament, a committee. -of mili- RIFIE SHOOTING tary ofiicSrs was IN WAR AND appointed to inquire PEACE. into the subjpct of rifle-shooting under active service conditions. Its report has now been prepared. It states that the present system of Government grants to rifle associations encourages deliberate individual fire under con- ditions which would not exist in time o£ war. The unsoldierly condition of the shooting has degenerated into gallery science, in which artificial aids have been introduced in order to make the result of each shot more profitable to the firer. Slow aim and artificial a'ds are held to be impossible from a military point of view, and to render a soldier unfit for the varying con- ditions which he must meet on service. In dealing with the Randwick .Rifle meeting, it is observed that prizes for that kind of shooting absorbed eight- ninths of the whole amount. The committee urges radical changes in raatch V Bhootir g, in order to lift it from a mere pastime to a valuable adjunct in the training of soldiers. They recommend that half the members of the National Rifle Association's committee of management should be appointed by' the commandant of the forces, end that say £500 out of the association grant should be devoted to a rifle meeting on entirely service con- ditions. It is suggested that this meet- ing should take place immediately at the conclusion of the Easter encamp- ment. Hollo way's Pills. — Change of tempera- -1 ture and weather frequently upset person who are most careful of their health, and particularly in their diet. These corrective, purifying, and gentlß aperient Pills are the I best remedy for all defective action of the f digestive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway's Pills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that account are peculiarly well adapted for the young, deli- cate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the paat, so will it preserve it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualtiies and the impossibi- lity of its doing harm. Q T.~P~alTr I C K^S T\AY SPORTS. TO BE HELD IN THE ashburton domain. ' THURSDAyT~MAECH 17, 1898. Patron- E. G. Wright, E*q., M.H.R. President — Rev. Father O'Donnell. Vice- Presidents — His Worship the Mayor, H. Britton, Esq., T. Connolly, Eeq., John Devery, Eeq., H. S. Drummond, Epq., Dr. Hunter, John Lambie, Etq., Denis McKendry, Esq., Donald McLean, Esq , John O'Grady, Esq., K. G Bheaiman, Esq , John Small, Esq., J. Seuiy, Esq , Bon. Major Steward. PROGRAMME. To be run under League of N.Z. Wheelman and N.Z. Amateur Athletic Club's Rules. I— lOG Yards Handicap— First prize £1 s*, second prize 10s. 2—120 Yards Hurdle Handicap — First prize £2, second £1. 3 — Half-mile Bicycle Handicap — First £2, second £1. 4 — loo Yards Handioap (amateur) — Firßt £1, second 10s. s—Hop,5 — Hop, Step and Jump Handicap—First £1, second ss. 6 — One Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £3, second £1 ss, third 10s. 7 — 'nali Jig— Firßt £1, second 53. 8—250 Yards Handicap — First £2, second 15s. 9 — 120 Yards Sack Race Handioap— First) 10*. 10— National Tug o' War— First £2 10a. 11— Highland Fling— Firßt £1, second 5 1. 12—220 Yards Handicap (amateur)— First £2, Becond £1. 13 — Three Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £3 10a, second £1 10i, third 10a. 14 —Throwing the Hammer (handioap) — First £1, second 10s. * 15— Hornpipe — First £1, second ss. J6— Sword Dance — First £1, second ss. 17_440 Yards Handicap—First £2 10s, pecond £1. third 10a. 18 — Putting 161b Stone (handicap)— First £1, second 10s. 19— Five Mile Bicycle Handicap— Firet £5, second £2, third £1. 20—440 Yards Handioap (amateur) —First £2 10s, second £1, third 10s. 21— BoyB' Irish Jig— Firßt 10s. The above is not the order in which the events will be run. Amateur events amount represents value of trophy. Entrance Fees. — Amateur Events, 23 each. Cash Events, 5 per cent on first prize. All Events Open (t xcept 4, 12, and 20): Entries for Events No*. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, together with last three performances, close on FRIDAY, Maroh 11, at 9 p.m., addressed to the Secretary, Box 62, Aahburton. D, MdDONNBLfc, ' 18 Poq, ScgreUry,



W anted, TT^ANTKD Known -That we are noi * T showing the finest assortment c Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have eve had the pleasure of submitting. Men's an; Boys' Bfcraw and Felb Hats in endlc assortment. Now Goods in Tennis Shi just opened.— Mitchell & Turner. E . VXTANTED Known-rSpeotaolPs. i- j TT Protectors, Goggles, Fo'".r:- . I Everything in the optical lins »t H Sack's I Optician rpENDERS wanted, to wear out 100C X pairs of Mellob's Ihdeso. uotiblt Boots. Wear like braßs. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two oases of Sample Hosiery for sale, L .dies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Frtncj Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed oost. — Mitchell & Turner. a . W 'ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Ur.sa making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now BhowiDg WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at A: HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christoburoh pricep, and equally good Duohesse Chests at fr- id £3 10d ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15s ; tour- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. AH other things at reduced prices, 12 94 FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, " The Corner." PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." WANTJSD— Wise Mothers to try our . Indestruotible School Boot. Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's 1 Celebrated Tomato Saace. Simply delicious with hot or cold joints. /CHRISTMAS Presents in Fancy Choco- KJ late Boxes ; largest stock in town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies- and Men's Boots and fchoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid-— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. Treatise posted free. It will teach you more than ftll the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Prenoh Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your* selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Collin* Dlace, Melbourne. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of - Children's ankle straps. — Mkllob's Zea)andia Boot Store. 1 npENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealtvndia Boot •" tore. T7IISHING Season.— l am now showing a JJ great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Habdley, East Street. , WANTED Known— That J. Moison haß received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Bhoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairß aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depos, Ashburton WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known that Fletcher Bros ] are selling Groceries, Crockery ware, etc, lower than anyone in the trade. TTI LETCH ER BROS, have the Largest I* Stock of Flour, Bran, Sharps, etc., of any Store in Ashburton, to be sold at very low prices. WANTED Known— Ladies' Yi etty Walking Shoes in great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. / FIFTY Years Syne; The Jubilee Memorial of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland. Published at 2s, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orders now booked. Review of Reviewß, Ladies' and Weldon's Journals, Windsor Magazine. New Books. — H. M. Jones. EDULOOR BU(* A R The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o, Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convflncies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass cf water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch, Gamier, 8, Rue des Francs -Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DhUG COMPANY, Limited, riydney. To the Deaf and those troubled witb Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, has just issued the 100th edition o his illußtrttted and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nioholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the newß of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and ( Indigestion by the same author, may ;e had from M Sh»W 00 receipt of oUmpi, f



COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO OJHE SHEEP FARMERS OF TH ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR O. H.~OWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of OOOPER'6 CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPIN( POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same suooess is ensured ii DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Whioh hag given such unanimous satis faction to its supporters in the past. The beat evidence of WHAT DIP PAYS BEST is the faob th,ab MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COGPEKM SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAK R, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurob. GBAHAM & CO's DAT E 4 N T PERMAN E»T 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, Marlborough. In nr your remedy for Foot Rot I have no hesitation in saying it is the most effective bave met, and has been used in the district under my charge with the best results. I have reoomtuendf'l baa shall oontinue to recommend it to any owners of feheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say is so often negtecend until it takrs euoh a strong bold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it iiJght bave been easily put down at its firm appeararoe by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Infpector ot Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your requeßt ae to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dreesiDg sheep at Mr Lysaght's an IVL Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence in saying that the' oure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and tbe examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole cf the toot having rotted off I should reoommend all sheep owners to nee your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled witb Foot-rot, as it is easily pQ.on, and I am sure it will give Batiifaotiii*— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stook. Joje 28, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND CO*, Oarlton Gore Road, Roeeneath, WeJHngton. T. H. USD BILL AND CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. TT7"E beg to. a 'ntimate that we have RE- MOVED to shop' a few doors lower down Tancred Street (next Mt E. W. Hall s), as temporary premises during tbe building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE. SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS i & PICTURE FRAMERS, I TANORED STREEII I ■ :



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Ooourred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made "Atalanta "Jßloyole whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, oan obtain the exclusive use and choice^ AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted, with Dnnlop Tyres, new, and eqnipped with all accessories necessary tojender a maohiae absolutely ready for' use- FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system ai supplying Bioyoles would soon ezhansb the largest stock in the world, we have decided to limib ,lts applioation to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers ab Ohristphnroh, Duneditij and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particular! requisite for their participation in the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, OHRIBTCHUROH ; 125, GEORGE STREEOJ, DUNEDIN; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFFICE— I39, HI Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. ! landellsTand son, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olab.) The oldest and largest Cycle Bnilding and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and Seoond-hand Bicycles on hand at prices whioh will , defy competition. SEOOND-HAND^MAOHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,!£12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Btoek^of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddleß, Toe Clips, .■■ -■ -and every i hing connected with the Bicycle Trade. «. SHE APKST> EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 TZZZ 15,000 TZZZ ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY yun »n..i i ,, BY Hi. |v uv©"^^ 5 THEY HCTRN LIGNITE, 00 AL OR WOOD UP|TO 24in no setting Required. , With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With OMb Iron or Copper Boilers. (The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBUBTON, TTNDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering 1 , Woodworking:, & Blaeksmithing. KILWORTH & BON, ASHBUBTON. NOTICE OF o BEMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T>E6S to notify that he has REMOVED to Premises lately oooupiedgby MESSRS L. P. ANDREWES & G. J. NEILL. Friedlander's Corner,



SL robert murr^ y^ s (n^^^^i B^ST STREET, ASHBURTON. NS^L^B^ar (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) f XNVITES the public to inspect hit magnificent stock wa;to)hleß, k * CLOCKS, M H Sc PLATED GOODS. 0 OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. , h 0 • — — V3 v Watohe« of all grades from the loweri price to the higheib quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. _ fs ■-..••■• • . H v Clocks in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nlokel, and Fanoy Oaies, the r <t higher grades being mannfaotored on the premisea. W J Jewellery and Plated Goods-Neweit deiigni, H best quality, lowest prioes. Q Holding the most perfeot plant, the largest stock of materials, and J ' the most skilful staff of woikmen, Robbbt Musbat can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. ft 1 §0 Toarfl Experience in the trade. DAYID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & J Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASH'BURTON, Loans Negotiated -Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tinwald- and » Ashbarton : »'Al'«eW»a«ely fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Vats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season - Grain Bought and Sold' on Gommission Oleari cue Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOfr- ( Mataon and Op, Ohristchuroh (-'Booth, MoDonald and 00, Ohristohuroh White'* Sheep Dip 'Walter A. Wood Oo ' Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company >i Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Oo; Duneiin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES* 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY * CO., MerohantSj, Rakaia, to ' act as my. AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that Distriob, and in conjunction With them it willjbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS/ Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF I ANET JR. TOOLS IMVTD THOMAS. ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. ~ , T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent , Farmers to inspect the. same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. 1 can supply best RYEGR ASS, weighing from 261ba to 441bs to the bushel j and OOOKSFOOT, locally grdyn^U^lbs to Wlba td "th^r bushel - also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which T must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST ANJ> SONS BEST ENGLISH OLpVERS TURNIPS' i RAPE, (LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. " D." THOMAS, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM ' MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. COBNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY gs 7id PER DOZEN.; DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4£d, and 4fd per lb, less 2^ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. ; , GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNEE." SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. [Genuine Olearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS W, H. COLLIER, CASH DRAPER AND.OkOTHIER,



Shipping. lji rri H E .o^Mj&jt NEW ZBALAND jB^g^sCSJHIPPING 00.1 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, / FOR Ik)NDON, Vl* Monte Video, Teneriflfe A Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasses o Passengers *t Lowest Rates. Port of Bbeamen. Tons. Departoro. Date. Tongarlro 4183 Wellington Feb 17 Ruahine 6127 — March 17 "Bimntaka 4515 — aoril 14 Kaikosra 4507 ~ 12 ' Fer farther pwrtioalara apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aihbnrton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j%^x '"ROYAL MAIL STEA- • '<3BiW^v MERS, withsapsrloc -•■ *< j xjj^^^K^ aocommodation f orall olaasea <^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneriflfe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date. Zotea ... 6346 Scotland Lyb'tn Mar. 12 lonio ... 4753 Kempaon_ Wel'tn VTar. 31 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — April 7 Gothic ... 7739 Kidley ...I — May 26 Dolphio ... 8355 Sowden .„ — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 4331 Proßser ... PCmrsFeb. 19 i Mwnari ... 3583 Levaok _ — • Rangitira 4045 Barton .~ — Matatua... 5320 Evans .. — Maori « 5200 Moflfatt ...— HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY <U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thars day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment in Chriatchuroh papers "Dunedin — .Mondays, Fridays and alternate'Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chriacchurch daily papers fox dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M s H. B BYANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, ABhburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen y PIANOFOKTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. The new term will commence on < MONDAY, the 24th inab, A OABD MRS A r\ /TILARIDGE A.A-/, Valaridgk , ■ ■ O-'EAOHER OF w PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS TjOWMAN "R 10 * Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of 'Professional Musicians, Havblook Street, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA-r-rTUESDAYS. Papila prepared for Trinity College examinitioni. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, IB now in Ashbarton with the Manager of 'the D.I.C. Music Department. They Me shewing a magnifioent selection of Re- ; liable Pianbs and Organs at the Arcade, and intending purohasen shonld not fail to take advantage of se exceptional an opportunity to seoure a really good Instrument! at a rery moderate prioe. CASH OR MOST LIBERAL TERMS. A OABD. iSJBB BESSIE SIMMONDS, meaoher of the violin Sadndbhs' Buildings,] Ashbarton. r , i Baker Bros. TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnai Road and Cass Streets - ■ 'i'A and' at Baker and Brown's Ooaob ' Faotory, Havelook Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tjnr«pyi No, 69,