The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XIX. NO. 4441

Ashburtois : Thursday, Mireh 10 189 S.

PRICE : ONE PENjnY

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

m ■ ■■ The North Canterbury Board met yester* < ay. The following is of local interest :— The Chairman reported that 148 com mittees had v ted m the election for three membera of the Board, and three papers had come m too late. The voting was aa fol lows :— -C. A. C. Hardy 157, A. Saunders 118, M. Dulzie!, jun. 85, J. L. Scott 61, 3. Brant 26, J. Ricbardßon 9. He therefore declared Messrs Hardy, Saundere, and D&l --ziel eleoted members of the Board. The Buildings Committee reported that a letter was received from the Department notifying the allooatien of £6000 as the Board's share of the vote for school buildings, and advising that m the distribution of tnu vote m future years it would probably be* come necessary to pay less regard than had hitherto been paid to the proportionate population of the eeveral districts; also stating that the Board would shortly be - advised as to the conditions under which claims might be made upon the vote avail* able for speoial assistance m newly-settled districts. It was deoided to take no aotion until the Department's farther advice should i be received, when it would be necessary to make urgent representations with regard to the need of teaohers' houses, and to the large number of buildings to be kept m re pair. In view of the large number of build ings m need of painting from time to time, it was resolved to recommend the Board to consider the question of employing its own workmen to paint the sohool buildings. The Board then proceeded to consider the application for inspection of the Roman Catholics sohoola by the Board's inspectors, and after a lengthy discussion, it was re solved that it could not devote any of its funds to this purpoie.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Wellington, March 9. The Pplice Commission were engaged to day taking further evidence of persons who watched the hotels m 1893, and detailed the number of people going into the various houses on Sundays.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Tinwald

The monthly meeting of the C mmittee of tbe Tinwald school was held on Tuesday. Present— Meastß Clot heir (chairman), Jamea Hampton, J. M. Hampton, and J. Stephens. Messrs C Doherty and J. Bonnington sent apologies for their absence. master's report. The master'a report was read, which showed the roll number to be— Boys 79, girls 73, total 152 ; and the average for the pabt four weeks has been — Boys 61.3, girls 59.1, total 120 4. The object lesson cards are m a very had condition, and I would ask you to apply to the Board for a new set. 1 here seeing to be a leak m the roof. It was decided to write to the Board m regard to the condition of the roof, and also to ask for a act of Oliver and Boyd's object) lesson cards. IRREGULAR ATTENDENCE. It was dicided to send notices through the police to the parents of the irregular attendants. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of £1 18a 7d. The meeting then adjourned.



§ Sim? 1 2 LJ, >gl. V I— (I r .! H•" £■ g. h-H 3 §!"" m w S[mm QO h^ tni.sag i* 2 XJI o R. J. HUGHES, FHUITEBER AND <■■ CONFECTIONER. TRIAKGLE, Ashburton. 2 189 tg Pur©



Holloway's Pills —Factory Operatives and Workers m Manufactories — The re- markable remedies which have been dis- covered and perfected by Thomas Holloway, and which have for more than fifty years been successfully used m every quarter of the globe, are especially useful iv all the manifold ailments which afflict those who by reason of their occupation are confined for years, or all their liveß, m crowded buildings and workshops. Holloway's Pills and Ointment are associated remedies, the former restoring the vital powerß when diminished, and always acting as an efficient blood purifier, whilst the latter relieves local maladies, checks inflammation, and actß as a cleansing and healing agent m oaeeß of bad legs, bad breasts, ulcers, and unhealthy sores of all kinds.



FOR Sale, Cheap — Six Dozon Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. npENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 _I_ pairs of boots. — Apply to Mklloe'B Zealai>dia Boot - w tore. FISHING Season.— l am now showing a . great variety of fiahiug requisites m all the latest designs, including Rod?, Minnows, Flies, Tr&cc-s, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc \ Fishing Licen&eß on sale.— J. W. Habdley, Ea&t Street. WANTED Known— That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depot, Ashburton WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob'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, Crookeryware, etc., lower than anyone m the trade. TjIL ETCHER BROS, have the Largest Sj Stock of Flour, Bran, Sharps, etc., of any Store m Ashburton, to be sold at very low prices. IKANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty VV Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. FIFTY Years Syne ; The Jubilee Memorial of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland. Published at 2a, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orders now booked. Review of Reviews, Ladies' and Weldon'a Journals, Windaor Magazine. New Books. — H. M. Jones. STBATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /~IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE «nd FEMALE [PATIENTS TERMS -. From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TH*V_ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmoeb Peivate Hospital, Ferry Road (Just over E&afc Belt); Christ 135 church.



Wanted, TTTANTKD Known— That we are no* v showing the fineßt assortment o Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have eve; had tba pleasure of submitting. Men's an: Boys' Btraw and Pelb Hats m endle&i assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi ti just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— Bpeot»ole3, By* Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lina »t ** SatiSk'h Optioiao. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellor's Indestiuoiible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two oases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stookinge, Men's Socks and Vests, ail at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turnbb. TlTfANTED— Ladies to give Mitchkll yV & Turner's Dresses and Drts& making one trial. A unique selection oi Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can got Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Cbristohuroh price*, and equally good Ducheaae Chests at fr-.m £3 104 ; five-drawer Cheats at £2 15* ; four- drawer Cheßtß at from £1 16a. Ail other things at reduced prices, 12 94 T7IOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest U and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Booh — Mbllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Purity and Excellence try Floweb'b Celebrated Tomato Sauce. Simply delicious with hot or oold jointß. /CHRISTMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- \J late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladiesj and Men's Bootß and Bhoeß. — Apply to Mellor, Tanored Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a Hd — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. Iteatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh Specialist, i Collins-place, Melbourne, YOUNG MEN, Write to me lor valuable free Book ooncernlng your- selves. Professor Hermann, Speoioliit, « Collin» place, Melbourne.



HANMER & GRAVES. Henry Stephensbn. HENEY STEPHENSON, j (successor to Alfred Harrison.) j Established 20 years. j AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12. o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. jT Agent: , Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay- ments froih *2Os per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12a per week HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. E ' ... ■ UAIK CURLING FLUID. npHIS FLUID is a secret recipe, and ia I used by the leading ladies of England and America, and now used m all the first- olasß Saloons throughout the world. It iB delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a firßt-claßß Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moisten the hair with the Fluid, and adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendency to curl. Then run your fingers through it to lighten it up, as you desire. PRICE— 3s PER BOTTLE. PREPARED BY C. G. ELEY, LADIES' HAIRDRESSER. JSew York, U.S.A. J. B. KIRK, Agent. Kbating's Powder destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other inaeots, whilst quite harmless to domestic) animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder ia extraordinary. Ib is perfectly clean m application. See the article you Durohase is <( Keating's," as imitations are I noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is !»»d 2» 6d eßob, by a ll chemist*,



SUT ION'S SEEDS. HAVING been appointed Agents m Aahburton for MbssSs .Button and Sons, we can supply all this firm's well known BAPE & TCJKNIP SEEDS, besides a large variety of GARDEN, VEGETABLE, FLOWER SEEDS. These Seeds are all carefully selected, and we can confidently recommend them. TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGH 3 Long and Short Feed Outs, Priaie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150d t g. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharpß, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Pending Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing of) turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils — Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, : Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. 500 AOEES AT RUAFUJSA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each pad .lock. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms — Small cash deposit, balanoe at a low rate o interest.



Hanmer and Graves. Dipping 1 Season. WE are prepared to "DTP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARD 3, oppoaite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP Whioh we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Poeßible Quotations. CORNSACKS. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AT LOWEST RATE^, Tl^E ARE BUYERS OF ' GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, O&TS, BARLEY, RYiiGRASB, ETO. ETO.



NO SETTING KEQUIKED. With Stove Fipe can bo worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAEEES. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizesf 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 FOUNDKY, DUNEDIN. 631 1 ■Fill' *% tß^F** llili W i rM " ! flr i : ■ V \ JmI^HII^HUH New Zealand Insuraace Company. BSTABLfSHED* - — 1859 CAPITAL^ONE" MILLION. THEPKEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBHRAtiIT? FIRE ANdHaRINR RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATEB HANMEE & GBAYES. AGENTS, THOS. E. KILWOBTH & SON ENGUNEEBS, BEIDGE WOEKS, ASHBUBTON, TTNDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering', Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. KIL WORTH & SON, ASEBUKTON, j



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAB Ooourred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made •• ATALANTA' Bioyclo, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to^ender a machine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHABGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bieyoleß 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 Chrißtchuroh, DunedJn, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this oolossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTOHDRCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. i ~ 15,000 =zz •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY I i ( THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in



J2 ROBERT MURRAY, mI^S^ISI east street, ashbukton. UV^SHBURTWj^JJ vv!fULa^4r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horelogiat m the District.) TNVITES the publio to inspect hla magnificent itook « CLOCKS, Q jjuwj23Jl.jl.:kky, q y Sc PJLiA.*Xlul> GOODS. . OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk 0 — 0 Watches of all grades from the lowest prioe to the highest quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. ft y v Oloclcs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Caws, the r . higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W pi Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, best quality, lowest prioes. - ■ Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. £4 €0 YeaiS Experience m the trade. :..



4= PURE SEEDS. =i 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. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261b8 to 441ba to the bqshel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16£lba to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. . ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my bands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY <£s Wd PER DOZEN^ DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4£d, and 4|d per lb, less 2| net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL - The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, _^ A&HBURTON. BIOYOLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldeßt and largest Oyole Building and Repairing Shop In Ashburton. IMMENSE Stook of New andj3eoond-hand Bicycles on hand at prioes whioh will defy competition. SEOOND-HAND:MAOHINES AT £2 10a, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,!£12— MUST. BE CLEARED. Large Stoak of Outer Covers and Tubeß. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, }Toe Clips, and everything aonneoted with the Bioyote Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated : , . .-,•.,.. Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashbarton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fbid>yb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on -Commission OlearLuc Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch ■ Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchuroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting j London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. ~| HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Kakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distriot, and m oonjunction with them it>illjbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS.i DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON!



TOB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, Ac, &o /AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEBD V Aniseed, Senega, Sqoill, Tola, &c /AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent ezpeotonnt, toi \ Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints / AySGOMPOTJND, for Conghs and Colds, is equally V serviceable for horses and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a speoiflo m Nenralgia-. Faoeaohe V &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o mUM OATHABTIOUM PILLS d gestiveioom.t -■ £ Kj? l »BWBahly aperient r-NOAGULINK-Oinnont for Broken Articles, old \J overywhore. Mwmf actorv. Stockpox t E n? 1 * To the Deaf and thoße troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just lßsued the 100 th edition o his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had Troth Mr F. Shit.', 160, Adelaide /Road, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. . A littlebook on the onre of Rheumatism, Corpulence; Lumbag/, and Indigestion by the name author, may :e had from M Bhaw on receipt of stamps. KOZ.XIS TEi)



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weatport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thnra day and Saturdays NOTE — For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Fioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. "~ MusiCAxr. M R H. B RYANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) j ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. ' For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, M.C.N'M., I^.& T--O.JML. PIANoioJKTJB, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOL7NE. QJhe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OARD MRS A pr-piLARIOQE TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TV/T RS "DOWMAN TP 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK STBBET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAGHER OF THE VIOLIN Sawders' Buildings, Ashburton.



Shipping. x J^ff^Kv NBW ZEALAND HIPP ING OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasses of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of B team era. Teas. Departure. Date. Ruahine 6127 Wellington Maroh 19 Rimntaka 4515 — Aoril 14 Tongariro 1163 — July 7 R.M.P. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further particulars apply te FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JQ^A T3OYAL MAIL STEA- *BJfiSKSSj. MERS, with superior Jfl^^Hßto^ aooommodatlon for all olasseß .u^s^i^l^m o f paseengera, calling at Monte Video or Rio, TeneriflFe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From I Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland _ Lyt'tn Mar. 12 lonic ... 4753 Kempson^. Wel'tn Mar. 31 •Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — April 7 Gothic ... 7739 Kidley ...[ — May 26 Delphio .„ 8355 Sowden ... — — OARGO STEAMERS. * Pakeha ,- m 4331 Prosser ... PCmrßFeb. 19 Mamari .„ 3583 Levaok ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton ... — Matatua... 3320 Evana .. — Maori _ 5200 Adoffatt ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.