The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashburtoin : Monday, June 6 I^9s

Vol xx. no, 4512

PRICE : ONE PKyHYi



A TERRIBLE COUGH A (TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE OOUGH 94, Commercial road, Peokham, July 12. " Dear Sir, — I am a poor hand at express* mg my feelings, but i should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders io relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the sam+ as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough ; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been aoftened, and I nave been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. South Park, Cardiff, South Wales, • September 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure m adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it qow for the last eight years m my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great) benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron. chitiß ; your Lozenge is the only romedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.— Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D , L.R.C.P. and L.M Edinburgh. L.R OS and L.M. Edinburgh USB KEATINO'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USJi) KEATING'S LOZEJSGES It is 80 years ago since Keating's .Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sals is •arger than ever, Lecause they are unrivalled m the relief and cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, and Bronchitis ; one alone gives relief. JTTERLY UNRIVALLED ITTERLY UNRIVALLED JTTERLY U2JTRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throa* Troubles, are sold m tins by all chemists J7 O L A F i Aliment of economy against fatigaa hUDger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatigu'ng, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedfsts, ascen- (ionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier 8, Rue def Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney Gold Medal — PARIS. 4STHMA ANB CATARRH ilaj-Fever, Oppression, iNeur-algjia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fmnt- g-ator Espic is tbe most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J- ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue St- Lazare, Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on every ciga* rette. Each box. of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. EDULOOB SUGAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o. Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convpneies. Ifs sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to eugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- iate, grog, etc., and is equivalent to * lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with th© trade saccharine, aa impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue dei Francs Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSIaALIiN p ,UG COMPANY, Limited, -Sydney. Baker Bros. BURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Qorner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and UroKru'c Ooaah Factory, Havelock Street. EVER* REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tkikpkonk No. 69. KEWARD." ONE POUND R~d will be piven to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone puttiug m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damag ng th« Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton, 5 115 _£. MARSDEN* NOTICE. " ■"pHE Kuunere who deliver the Guardiait L to regular subscribers will nob m future cell single oopics. These can b« itaiued from the runners engaged for that ..urpoae, and the Agents — Messrs Jonet, Sounoess, Mareden, Williams, and Mil Adams. Smtkt Aim Vmpj



WASTED, PIK Muilona— Vie Mellone foriim, choioe Orur-ges, Bananas, etc.— H. A. FLOWER, Fruiturar and Confectioner. STOP that Cough — Flower's celebrated Cough Drops will do the trick. Try them. H. A. Floweb, Confectioner, Eaet Street. A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete se of Samples m Men's Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties, the newest Btyles at very low prioes. Every description of olothing m stock and to order.— Mitchell and Turner. TV^ANTED Known. — That every de- T T partment at Mitchell & Tubnbr's is now fully stocked with new and select goods whioh are invariably bought for cash m the best European Markets, four cases ex Bangitira now showing^ .._ T ,.^. PIOTURE-FRAMING.—W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, doeß the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stook. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED KNOWN. -Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3a 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collieb, " The Corner." fTIENUERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mbllob's Indesbiuotible Bootß, Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Booc Store. - , — . — . j T7IOUND — In Tancred Street, the cheapest JD and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — 'Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. IriOß Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tanored btreeb. FOB Sale, Cheap — A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid'—- Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle Btraps. — Mellor's 'Zealandia Boot Stote. npENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boots.— Apply to Mellor s Z'-alandia Boot - v tore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealaudia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition j you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, lancred Street. "171 GGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dcze>, Fiesh I'^-i Kggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey. — Fui/roHER Bros , Cash Sapply Stores. EGOS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Ftesh Kggs; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Btoreß WANTED every buyer of Flaneilotte to see ours, before purchasing e'*e- where. Best makes m Blaukets and Sheet- ing and Pillow Cations m all widths unr> szes. Four Cases Jackets, Mantlea and Fm G j-)da per Raugitira jus', opened. — Mitchell jsd Turner. WANTED— Six y strong men to try the new Kromo (Bluuher) — Melloh'. l Zoalaudia Boot Store. STOCK TAKING SALE NOW ON. rtKAA WORTH of New and Second- obt)UU hind Bicycles, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, 'loe Clip?, Bacdle Jriars, Tyres, Vulvas, Chains, Chain Wheels, Trouser clips, Westwood Rims, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, etc., etc, AT VERY LOW PRICES FOE CASH. Remember — U^-SALE ONLY LASTS 4 WEEKS. ECLIPSE CYCLE W0BK8,! BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately occupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NEXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be pleased to see his Old Customers. He also notifies that he has secured the services of MR F. PRICE, who was Hairdresser by Special Appoint- ment to the late Sir William Jervois and Family, and Lord Onslow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two years experience with Messrs G . Douglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Koyal Famil; ), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdressing Saloon, Dunedin. MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the Cliioroform Hair Was 3», so well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. MR PRICE heing THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladies' Hairdresßing, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singed once a Month, and m oase of Ladies' Hair falling oe turning prematurely grey, to consult him at once. Lidice Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties, and Weddings. H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET. 5 179 NOTICE TO ADVfaimsERS. A DVERTISBMB^TS nob axcf-edin^ r\ sixteen wonis will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will bo Two Shilling and Sixpcuce. Adverbi>emcutß costing under five shillings cannot bo booked, except to regular clients. JOHN MOIS6N, HAVING considerably added to his Stock as well ua his Shop sooommo- dation, is m a position to supply Boots and Shoes at lowest cash values— his own make, which iB not to be surpassed, and the best is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole elather and at once, at J. MoiSON's, the I only Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall,' 1 E>it Street, Ajhtmrton, " 6 16Q



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his oustomera and the public that he has removed from Tanored Street, to the r JLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPEOIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers oan be (jot at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of HareB — large or small quantities, at onoe ' POULTRY A SPECIALTY. STRATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED^ UNEQUALLED INraE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. ! /""IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pel weekD PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TBFs^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— * THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Obrlst 135 church. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF-2 HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY ' instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHEN?, Manager DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the las twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SO MERS. ■ NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. NEW YORK LEVER WATCHESj ■*tew l york: lever watches, ONLY lOs Od, a. jesson. SOLE AGENT. i



a gigantic Idea HAB Ooourred; to" the Proprietors ot the New \ Zealand made .":ATALANTA« Bloyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman AN "AT AL ANT A" BICYCLE, I ■ ■ Fitted wita Daatop Tytse, new, and equipped with all accessories neoeasary to render i i a tnaoWne absolutely ready for nae FREE OF CHARGE.i As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest stock m the world, we have decided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Ghristchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of thiß colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of thiß lour| latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON^ WHEAT. __ WHEAT. TITE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIJNG WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKFT RATES, We are alao prepared to Store GraiD on Fesmere account In onr Kew Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms' Ful slued Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST OUKRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOREL, WEST STREET. -SEASON -« A. P. WILLIAMSON TS NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeds, Serges, Vicugnas, etc., suitable for the present Season. NEWEST TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Eto. FIRST-CL&SS DRESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannelletteß, Calicoes, Sheetiogs, Tablings, Etc. New -Tartan and Floral Flannellettes and Moletons, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. |MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS.' TWEED SUITS, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Shirts, Sooks, Scarves, Hats, Capß, Braces, eto etc. PRICES RIGrHT. SPLENDID VALUE IN MESf'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS , A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER," rriHE Choicest Collection of New^Goods that has ever been displayed at " THE CORNER " is now on view, Speoial Attention having been given that only the Neweßt, Most Scylisb, and] Most Durable Goods will be supplied, combined with lowest prioes. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES* These Goods- are Exceptional Value: HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. (t The Corner" gives the BEST Value. DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Best Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. • JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, m Great Variety. • MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. New Crush Hats, Ties, Shirts, and Collars. Specially Selected and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Speoial prioes Warm Slippers, Children's from 9dj WomoVe j 1/6 per pair, W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER."



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED.OLEA.NING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared'TO CLEAN for Farmera any description o! SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the buahel j and OOOKSEOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs to the bußhel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which mußt be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKlOuu, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOMJ MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £g 7£d PER DOZEN.' WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL also- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The beat quality on Sale. day id Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Aicernately 4 Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season • Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT F OE- Matson and Co, Ohristahurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company % . Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfaßt Manures RAX AI A DISTRICT SALES.! I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, RaUata, to act aB my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ajhbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ §> ROBERT MURRAY, (f^^^^k EA ST STREET, ASHBURTON. XS^LIU^aF (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) TNVITESJthe publio^to Inspect his magnifioent^atook WATCHES, ffi - * CLOCKS, Q JiaWJi2JI,JL.IGieY, 0 |4 ■ ' \Sc E»JLiAXJ2JL> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,w n . v VFatcbes of all grades from the lowest price to the higheat quality— -non-magnetio London hand-made goods. 0 Clocks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oabob, the n higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m p| Je"wellery and Plated Groode— Newest designs, " beßt quality, loweßt prioes. - Q Holding the moßtperfeot plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mubray can offer exceptional " Advantages m the execution of Repairs. pj 90 TeMS Experience m the trade. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, XTNDERTAKE all k"ads of Engine Work, ail kinds of Millwright's! Work, General Engineering, Woodworking*, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH <& ISOJS, ASHBURTON,



shipping. ffliH 33 J^^^Mi NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe A Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Paaiengers at Loweab Bates, Port of Bteamers. Toss. Departure. Date, Kaikonra 4507 Wellington June 9 D. ofPtl'd 3822 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — August 4 Rimutaka 4615 — Bept. 1 ~ CARGO BTEAMERB. Waikafco 4766 — June Otararra 3808 — July Rakaia 5628 — Aagnab R.M.S. Ruabine and Rimutaka will call at Bio de Janero as well as Monte Video. Fer further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Ai T3OYAL MAIL STEA- fgjgSfrt _ MERS.wlbh superior SwllyJffi^ accommodatlonforallolasses ■■™^^*E* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Tonß Commander From Date. Gothic ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Deiphio ... 8355 Sowden .„ Wel'tn — Aofcea ... 6340 Scotland .« — lonio .... 4753 Kempsou M [ — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton .„ P Chime April 30 Mamari ... 3583 Moßougall Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 5320 Bvana .. — Maort " »• 5200 Moffatt ... — Fakeha 4331 Proaser ... ~ HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY 1 OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMER!? !? AII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Weßbports and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate . Thursdays . The above are enbjecb to- alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchuroh daily papers foe dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. TVT R TT "R RYANT "iting, (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 -150 Llewellyn Owen, M.C.S-M., JL.)t? I>CJMC. PIANOFOKTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD. MISSIBESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), • VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., h" aroh, July, and November, and Methven ai per arrangement. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN afc his Music Studio, Aroade Ohambera, Aehburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TUTRS "DOWMAN Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBLOOK SIBBKP, AbHBUETON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A V^ riLARIDGE J^« Vy« VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEMBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Public most heartily for their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mus- eren' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stook with » large MBortmenb of Stationery a *w prfow, Only Stool Roller Flour kept.