The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XIX. NO. 4440

AsHßtnm)* : Wednesday, March 9, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PENJNY



COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. mO THB SHEEP FARMERS OF TH I X ASHBURTOxN DISTRICT. 1898>. Arrangements. MR 0. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of CO' PER'd CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will ccc that the same success is ensured m DIPPIHG SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the paat. The best evidence of W HAT X>l£» J? A. Y» BEST is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPE&'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Chriatohurob. GBAHAM & CO's PATENT PERMAN ENT FOOT-ROT- CUEE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and cau "do applied aft a coat of less than ONE HALFPENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Marlbobouoh. In « your remedy for Foot But I have no hesitation m saying it is tho most effective have met, and has been used m ihe distriat under my charge with the best results. I have reoonunendfl and shell continue ta recommend it to any owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often negieotfld until it takeß enoh a strong hold on the uook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention an.d the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, ' Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawbra. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing tbeep ai Mr Lysaoht'a an ftL Niohoias' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidecos m Baying tbat the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very we: and stormy, and the examination was only cix days after the feet had been dressed.' 1 Some of ihe Ehoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foos having rotted off I should recommend aU sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, ns it is easily put on, and I am sore it will give satisfaction. — I remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, Jtae 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOiIAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO', Cerlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the Engliah Baptist Church at Minersville, , Pa , when . suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain* Pain Balm. He sajaj " A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. Ib subdued the in- flammation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm » trial it will rrfease roe." For o*le by tho Aihburtoc Drug Company,



Hanmer and Graves. * Dippiug Season,, j B — — - WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite tr 3 | the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall me J LITTLE'S DIP Whioh we are also prepared to Supply to j Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. ) , , : CORNSACKS. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AT LOWEST RATEK r "\\7~ E ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF OHAFF, WHEAT, O&TS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, £10. 810. SUTTON'S SEEDS. HAVING been appointed Agents m Ashburton for Messes Sutton and Sons, we can supply all this firm's well known RAPE & TURNIP SEEDS, ISeBidBB a large variety {of GARDENi VEGETABLE, FLOWER [SEEDS. These Seeds are all carefully seleoted, and we cau confidently recommend them. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Shoit Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fire Teßt), Crm.hed 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, Sharps, Salt (beßt table), Rock Salt., FeaciDg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on 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 ACRES AT RUAPUJSA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Kuapuna. This .property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms— Small cash dopoßit, balance at a low rate o interest. HANMER & GRAVES. Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. 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- t ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. 1 Advances made on Goods plaoed mmy hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay- ments from *sOh per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12a per week HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. X , ■■ - ' MRS. C. E. THOMAS TTAS taken over the RESTAURANT m TANCRED STREET, lately occupied by Mb Healey and will Buppply MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS THOMAS respectfully solicits a hare of the public patronage. 2 115 B. J. HUGHES, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER. TRIANGLE, Ashtourton. 2 189 JXOZIEi TJfIA. * * j



r Wanted WANTED Known— That we are now showing the finest assortment o: Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have evei had the pleasure of submitting. Men's an: Boys' Straw and Felt Hats m endlesi assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shict« just opened. — Mitchell & Turner Y^ANTED Known— Speotaolea, Eye '* Proteotors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lina «t % 8a kick's, Optioian. rTIENDERS wanted to wear out 100 C X pairs of Mellob's Indestmotible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo, oalf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two oases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men'B Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.— Mitchell & Turner. 'ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Kuown— That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christohuroh prices, and equally good Duchease Chests at from £3 10a ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15s. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collibb's Clearing Sale, "1 he Corner." PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The Corner." WANTED— Wiae Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce, fcsimplj delicious wiih hot or cold joints. /CHRISTMAS Presents m Fanoy Choco- |Kj late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. o*ll and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies* and Men's Boots aud kfhoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Mea'e ßluchers only 4* lid-— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's WeSfare. treatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the yeara you've lived. Every woman should ' read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne, YOUNG EVIEN, Write tp me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiat, 4 Collin* place, Melbourne. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Stote. nnENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot store. T7IISHING Season. — I am now showing a Jj great variety of fiahing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Habdlby, East 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 ab 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 Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known that Fletcher Bros are selling Groceries, Crookeryware, etc, lower than anyone m the trade. TpLETCHEa BROS, have the Largest X; Stock of Flour, BraD, Sharps, etc., of any Store m Ashburton, to be sold at very low prices. U7ANTED 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 2s, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orders now booked. Review of Reviews, Ladies' and Weldon's Journals, Windsor Magazine. New Books. — H. M. Jones. STRATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST i COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE *nd FEMALE IPATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THF/U OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ I 155 Qburob. I i



I A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made "ATALANTA' Bioyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories neoessary toTrender a maobine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. An the publication of the working of thie 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 Christohuroh, Dunedin, 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, CHRISTCHURCfI ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. BICYCLES, BICICLBS, BICYCLES. LANDELL^AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on band at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HANDJMACHINEg AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,;£12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, JToe Clips, and everything connected with the Biuyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 tzz 15,000 =zz ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY Jlj OM»I.| THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. "With Stove Pipe can be worked ont m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iroa or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double 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 WHEAT. WHEAT. VTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIE G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK FT RATES, We are Also prepared to Store GralD on Fsimore account In our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful slaed Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOKER WEST STREET.



SL ROBERT MURRAY,- --3 /Wv&j2rsM EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 \Sg<l_JL^ir (For the last 18 years the only practioal Horologist m the District.) f TNVITES the publio to inspeol his magnificent stook WATCHES, * * OIiOCKS, P JtLJ^VJbiLJL.ICS«fcY, Q |d •& EM-A/XJb-D GOODS, OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk ' Watches of all grades from the lowest) prioe to the higheab . quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. ON Olootcs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Cases, the n higher grades beiDg manafaotured on the premises. m p3 JeTvellery and Plated Goods- Newest designs, H best quality, lowest prioes. m Q Holding the mostperfeot plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robkbt Mubbat oan offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. ft 50 7eaVS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate ; Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated i Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats,: Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariiiK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Mataon and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristoharob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Oompoaition Wright,, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooia Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES "| HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to t act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Dißtrint, and m conjunction with them it>ill.,be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT RBDUOTTOK IN PRICE OF PLANET JR^ TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON* = PURE SEEDS. =. X 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 lam&at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinew any description of -•' SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGBASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14 Jibs to 16&lbs 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 hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7*4 PER DOZEK.] 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, ASHBURTON. GREAT CLEARING SALE AT : "THE CORNER." r SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at ; BARGAIN PRICES 1 FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. [ |Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. : GREAT BARGAINS i ________ 1 W« H. COLLIER, CASH DRAPER AND|OLOTHIBR.



Shipping. ' ri i H E jSJfwXk NEW ZEALAND j|g|||||ggßHlPPlNG 00.1 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONI3ON, Via Men to Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Besb Accommodation for all olaaaea oi PftHengera »t Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tom. Departure. Date. Ruahine 6127 Wellington March 19 Rimutaku 4515 — Anril 14 ITongarlro 4163 — July 7 R.M.H. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further particulars apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .fifc^x -pOYAL MAIL STEA- fiMg»v-_J-fr MERS, with superior jß^BJßfag^ accommodation for all classes ™^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teaeriffe and Ply- month. Tons Oommauder From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... Lyt'tn Mar. 12 lonio ... 4753 Kempson.. Wel'tn Mar. 31 •Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — April 7 Gtothio ... 7739 Kidley ...I — May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ... — — ' I CARGO STEAMERS. " Pakeha ...4331 Prosaer ... PCmrs Feb. 19 Mamari ... 3583 Levaok ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton ... — Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori . ... 5200 Moffutt ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nebon and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMANf Agent, Ashburton, MUSIGALT M B H. B BYAOTI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANoiOKTE, SINGING, HABMONY,AND MANI)OL7NE. She new teim will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst. A OABD MRS A C* r\ LA RIDGE . i\.. O.V^LARIDaE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, .ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tvt rs ~r owman Tr ox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbbet, A&hburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYB. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rpEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Sadndbrs' Buildings, Asbburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, IS now m Ashburton with the Manager of theD.I.C. Music Department. They »te shewing a magnificent selection of Re- liable Pianos and Organs at the Arcade, and intending purchasers should not fail to take advantage of ac exceptional an opportunity to secure a really good Instrument at a very moderate price. CASH OR MOST LIBERAL TERMS. ft . . — « To the Deaf and those troubled witb Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famec aural specialist aud Inventor of artificial eai drums, has, just Issued the 100 th edition) his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and, Aural .Troubles, o This.book maj be had from Mr' F. %r Sh* *, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt oi ■tamps. 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 cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same. author, may :e had from M Bhaw on receipt of . stamps. KOZIE-TEA v IP Superb