THE ASHBCRIOfI GOABDIA3 : MOfcltf.Y, MARCH 21, 1898

Printed and Published by the Aflhburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Offioe, Barnebt Streea Aehbnrbon. MONDAY, MARCH gl.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE ORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (expreßs). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaveß at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the r*orth every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12. 4S noon (express) Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12. f>.* noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somera branoh me every day at 4.26 p.m. The branoh rain arrives m Afihburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on {Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trams leave Methven at the following times rasp-otively -6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10. dV Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. BANDEk «& »<ms JSuoa.- lyi>ii Isx«r*iet. Under the distinguished patronage of Hw Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, Maroh 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medioal Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. Ihere are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming orude resinous oils. In order that these orude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, Maroh 2, 1878, we tate: — It U proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifßwald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz.Profesßor Of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dn Mossier, Director of the Medioal Clinics at Greifswald, that only produots that are saturated with oxygen and freed of da resinous and other aubstancos, adherent to primary dißbillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant \ll orude oils, or bo oalled Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an nternal adicament. These orude oils, or so oalled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— whioh our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m speoifio density through the presenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reßiaa and tennates. If these crude oila, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m caseß of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeaskalwaysforSANDEß&SON'SEaCA- liYPTI EXTRACT.-— Sandhurst, Victoria, AUStra SANDER & SONS. IN GOOD DEMAND ~* The ABhburton Publishing Company's book almanac for 1898 has been m such demand that some of the local booksellers have been twice sold out, and have had to obtain a fresh supply. Persons requiring this excellent and useful BOOR OF REFERENCE & GENERAL INFORMATION should secure one immediately. Price — Six- pence. LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S .Syrup ol Hypophoapnite of Lima la prescribed by the faculty fortheenre of Consump- tion, Ohronio Cough and general debility TT oontaJnstwo of the principal ingredients necessary X for building tip the Human Frame, and whioh are considered deflciont In the above complaint* vi Phosphorus and ■ Lime* It canno bo too higbl recommended tor delioate children. Or Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES b leal bra'm loo<l» and In cases where muscula and norvous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide roput filon. Kaon bottle beam Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. OCTAVIUS DIGBY IS STILL ALIVE, and Selling Best Quality Meat afc Christchurch prices, as quoted m tho daily Press, viz : — Sirloin Beef, sd ; Ribs of Beef, 4id ; top Bide. 4d ; other Joints from 2d. Pork, 5<J. Mutton — Forequartere, 21 ; hindquarters, 2Jd; legs, 51; sides, 2*<i. Veal— Fillets, fid; other Joints from 2£d. Dairy Fed Pork Sausages, 4d. 3 4 COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OF TH : ASHBURTOA DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR O. H~IX)WDING, - Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the past. Ine best evidence of WHA.T X>II» PAYS is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPEB'ri SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christohureb. To the Doaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist aud Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition* his illustrated aud descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be bad from Mr F. Shr -, 160, Adelaide Road. Wellington, NZ. , on receipt) of stamps Mr Campbell, of the same addrepp, was greatly relieved of bia deafness by Dr. Nioholaon'e tystfrm, aud Ukea pleasure m spreading the news of tho great specialist m New Zealand. A littleboob on tho cure of Kheumatism, Coip-ilecio Luaibng . and Indigestion by the aamo author, may c h«u3 from M Shaw on receipt of otamps. KO2T7E TEA



Public Notices. • WOOLSTON " ST£AM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTOHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned be«a to notify that he is ScooriDg aa heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christohurch or Woolston Station jwill receive prompt attention. Quiok despatoh and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. 10 99 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday,;^© 7fch day of January, 1897, this Offioe will be P 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^ PALM AND JOKO Tfi^ INDIAN AND OEYLON. (XU& 2s 4d' INDIAN (Palm Brand) la V_/ noted for producing 200 largo Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This Is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instancaa of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. /Imitation la sinoerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii rrom all the prinolpal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohbistohubob LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best und Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES •CO O. T. PARK, MOUNT SiO|M;E|R S. STKATHMOEE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED In"tHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE «.nd FEMALE .PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas per week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED Br THRU OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— the matron, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road; (just over East Belt), (Qbriri 135 churoh. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform bia customers and the public that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the OLUB OYSIER AND FBIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fiah by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. POULTRY ASPEOIALTY. 9 B. DUCKWOBTH & SON TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and V_J Upholsterera, Funerals condnoted at the folio wingpr ices:— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, Bilver plated furniture' £8. Children from £2 10a Burnett Street, Ashburton. Residence— Opposite Fire Br eed Station. 105 THE TRADE SUFPLIKL 1 .



In a!I Par s of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTH ER'S SVI I LK, and TH-S DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. Ycung Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN 51 ARCH. CO^^SINS XT© STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. A •K\/i i\'S I* ;:<>'> : -,- .'nfants :ind Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World ;-„,..,.... Fogs i/oms, iiMmm, lomdon, England.



■A. 'Wonderv-ai X^ecUolnOi ! for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Fain m the Stomach, Sick Lieadache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose wiix give relief m twenty minutes. This fs no fiction. Every sufferer 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 as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach. ; Impaired Digestion ; Disordered Liver ; they ac!; like magic. A fow doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Mußcnlw System ; restoring- the long lost Complexion ; bringing bnck the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the .Rosebud of Health the whole physical energy of the hxxman frame. These are " facts admitted by thousands m all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and debilitated is that Betcham't Pill* have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m the Kiyrld. Full . directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BHJ3GHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, En«-iond Sold everywhere, m Boxes, Did., I*. lla., and 2s. 04. each. M REVOLUTION IN BUSINESS!!! BUSINESS UP TO DATE ! ! ! TERMS- FARMERS' CO-OP< PRICES. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. ALL NEW GOODS, NO OLD RUBBISH. TERMS OP CREDIT CAN BEIARRANGED. W. H. COLLIER,, " THE CORNER." ASHBURTON.



WHEAT. WHEAT, j j VTTT fiS ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Ofl PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAKKKT RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account In oar New Grain Storae West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fal eiced Oornsaoka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLffT&CO., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STOAEi.. WEST STREET.



QQ I EH* ii is ° § feISOOTHIN^I PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preaerve a bealtby state of the oomtl« tution during the period of Teething, £ Tlie words "JOHN STEEDMAN. P< OHCHIBT, WALWORTH, SURREY," An waraved on the Government Stomp a]Ute& 1$ *-*? each Packet, • - KempthorQe, Prosper aud Cp.j A^Qnt



DRINK DELICIOUS ' PERFECT IN (QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tina, the delicate Aroma 1 Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS A. WARRENT BASKETMAKER, "VTEXT E. W. Hall'B, Herbalist, (nearly oppoßita Aroade), TANORED STREEi\ ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Order and Repaired' 12 2 HAIE CUKLING FLUID. THIS FLUID is a secret reoipe, and is used by the leading ladies of England and America, and now used m all the Bret- class Saloons throughout the world. It is delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a first-class Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moisten the hair with the Fluid, and adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendency to curl. Then ran your fingers through it to lighten it up, as you desire. PRIDE— 3s PER BOTTLE. PREPARED BY C. 0. ELEY, LADIES' HAIRDRESSER. New York, U.S.A. J. B. KIRK, Agent. BUSINESS NOTICE. I HAVE THIS DAY disposed of my Stationery and Fancy Goods Business m East Street to MR P. SOUNESB, who intends carrying on the same m the shop known as Blue House. In thanking the public r>r the liberal sup- port tendered to me during my two years' residence m the town, I would kindly ask a continuance of the liberal etipport to my succesesor Mb Souness. H, N. ANDERSON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVJO, and m taking over the very large and well assorted stock of Stationery, Books, Albums, Bibles, Prayer Books, Law Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, iucluding all lines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a, CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FKOM THIS DATE, when every line m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, School Committee?, Road Boards, County Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, I invite you to inspect my Stock, and see the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUB HOUSE, P. SOUNESS. 2 6 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE vSPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton Dlstriob, S S A L ■ X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensnre i_J oomfort and correct eight. Dont spoil yonr eyes by using bidly fitting Spectacles.



■S'g'S'S g h^ GO rA ssslw Ph Wo - 8 § o «« -"is S- S! % fe§ £ Fob iNDJoiiSTiON, the beat remedy ia un donbtedly Norton's Oamomile Pills. They :an aonddently be recommended as being ; nild id operation and absolutely free fronr injurious druga. Acting atonco as a eplen- di«i tonis ftad a gentle aperient. For nearly IJO years they have proved uv.equallec' for Indicoßtion, ).»yppopBia, airk HeacUohe and for Liv«r aud Stoni&ch ocmplainta. Sold m boulvu 4 s IJtd, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Afedi jOiii? Vijndo.?i thnaybmii tbo woylfl



D. THOMAS. ] "Rambler" Bicycle. /CYCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE CALL AND INSPECT THE "RAMBLER/* THE STRONGEST AND BEST FINISHED MACHINE MADE. D. THOMAS, AGENT 115 PUBLIC NOIXGES » MRS. C. E. THOMAS XT" AS taken over the RESTAURANT m TANCRED STREET, lately oooupied by Mb Healey and will suppply MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS THOMAS respectfully solicits a hare of the public patronage. 2 118 THE TEA OP THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fJIRY IT, AND YOO WILL HAVE HO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Fat , essOE Bjoke^ton reports t\& SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pore and of good qaality I ■;> ' •'-'■ For .v; :_.V... LADIES' RINOS KEEPERS And KNOT RINGS. Gold Watches Silver Watches QOLD /\i\d SILVtp CHAINS Brooches, &c.



THE FIRST .SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. Jt should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, 1 MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ; ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol 1, an universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name i Spencer Vincent's Great ESenjamin. Gum Extract PRICE Is 0 Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. i Woolaton, August 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincknt, Christchurch. Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a moßt painful cough. J had quite given up hope of its ever leaving mo, jib least or tho remainder of the winter, and fearod that it had become chronic, I seeing tint other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became *o intense that I waa afraid of hijuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gdm, and I may say that I hadn'fc an atom of fiulh m its curative pi-opeitioa, but. feib that I must take something to c»ee the pain. I ( .Irank contents of n'rab bo* tie very freely 1 and am thankful to aay m less than twelve i hours I was wholly free irom cough. I P«a v- i *v E> w> BJBABS ' l



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A 1 avi i m N KVE R faila an y ODB i n AT.IeLA.UJ.iI 6 uch a predicament. To eufiererß from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persona afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the faot that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- i pation, and produces no inoonvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM CUKES Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Losb of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition. NOTE THIS WJEJUL,— The whole system of a human being may be ■perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the or t>s of the boay may perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment; of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The Bystem then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot) be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be " juafc as good.^ It may be better — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instsnoe the dealer is not the one who needs help. t FROM|ALL CHEMISTSg&SSTORE-J KEEPERS. PltlOß 2s6d



CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AMD SUBURBAN PBKEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interosf. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, ; Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchiirch. J. H. KIOHARDSON, Government Inauranoe Commissioner, 2217



f T. fcsuiloek. ! HAMPSTEAD. ; To Persons desirous <f purchasing t-üburb»u Allotments. TWO sections for sale, cheap :— viz £19 10a each, being Lots 21 aud 22, frout- ing Church Street, each coutaiuing £-aore. Terms can ba arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Agent. TO LET. COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, nearly new, situated m Aitken Street East, Rtntal 6a per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY TO LEND ON Approved Freehold Security. £2000 and other sums at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. House of s-ix rooms, also Stable, with two aotes of laud, near the Woollen baotory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET\ ' /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Btreet, front \J ing the Domain and near the Railway Station, Apply to, T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. fTIO Let at a low rental, Cottage and one _L acre of land, fronting Harland Street. Good cooking range. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF RENTING A SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM I A SCHOOL. TO Let— l4a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreet School, together with two roomed cottage erected thereou, and other improvements. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. AROADB. TO LET at a Low Rental, viz , 6s 6d per week, small Shop or Office m the Arcade. _ T. BULLOCK. \T EATING'S POWDER IV [/ EATING'S POWDER, VS EATING'S POWDER, J£ EATING'S POWDER, l£ EATING'S POWDFR, \T EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, is utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all Insecta (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life). All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the Powder before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment insist upon having • Keating's ' Powder. No other Powder is effectual. fRbGS, FLEA.S, KILLS \ MOTHS, BEETLES, \,MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Fuus ami 'very other species of insect. Sportsmen w find chis invaluable for destroying flea^ the dogs, aa also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the lufcograph of Thomas Keatihg Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold iv Tins only WOK MS— • CHILHRRN 8 ' WOSMS—' CHILDREN'S ' WORMS— 'CHILDRKN'S' WORMS— 1 CHILDREN'S ' V, ORMS-' CHILDREN'S ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGE TABLE SWEETMEAT) both m appearance aud taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a curtain remedy for INTEBTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Ping Tobaooo. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BPAND MANUFAOTUBBD JBOM OBmCEST VIBGINA LRAP EDULOOB SUGAR The only sugar permitted to . Diabetic sufferers, Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o. i Cane-sugar, of which it has not the m- j convencies. I ; s sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of watf r, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., end is equivalent to « lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to ba confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Grarnier, 8, Kue den Francs Bourgeois, Paris. TBE AUSTRALIAN D-UG COMPANY, Limited, bydney.