The Ashburton Guardian.

vol xix. no. 4426

Ashburtojs : Monday, February gi, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PENJNY



IN GOOD DEMAND The Aahburton Publishing Company'! book almsnao for 1898 has been m auoh demand that some of the loo»l booksellers have been twice sold oat, and have had to obtain a frei?h supply. Persona requiring this excellent and useful BOOK OF REFERENCE & GENERAL INFORMATION should secure one immediately. Price— Six* penoe. T. Bui lock. TOWN SEOTIONB. * PERSONS Desirous of purchasing Town Sections or investing m other town properties are invited to inspect the list I have for Sale. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. Premises m Moore Street 30 LET at low rental, viz., 5s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DESIROUTOF RENTING A SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM A SCHOOL. TO Let— l4a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreet School, together with two roomed cottage erected thereon, and other improvements. For farther particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALEi /COTTAGE and Sections, Cox street East, VJ numbered 807 and 808. On 808 there is a 4 roomed cottage, etc. The property is to be sold as a whole or separately. Offers are invited as the owner is leaving the district. Very eaßy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO I_E_\ '•- [ COMMODIOUS PREMISES. "I f\S f>T> PER Week. Suitable for -i-\J \J sale room^ and bicycle expert premises, fronting East Street, I main thoroughfare, and adjoining Mr James, butcher. T. BULLOCK. ________ NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILLS, LOTS 77 and 78, each containing bmog put of block known as Walsh's, aud near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. Apply to' _ T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE, HAMPSTEAD. -£OO PRICE of L . ot 75 » containing &Q&& i-acre, well situated and having nearly 2 chains frontage on Cambridge Street, T. BULLOCK. mo those wanting BUILDING SITES JL within the Borough, the following Town Sections are for bale ac the prices mimed : — T.S. 780, Peter s'.reet, £36; T.S. 816, Aitken street east, £12 10s. T.S. 739, Wills street east, good land, nice site for a house ; offurs are invited for this. T.S. 79, Kermode street, with small cottage, £80. T.S. 259, corner of Moore and William street, good site £47105. T.S. 1161, Wills street west £21. T.S. 818, Ail ken street east, £15. T.S. 25, Dobson street £24. T.S. 875, Grey street, near the High School, good Bite for a^house ; offers wanted for this T. BULLOCK. T^ EATING'S POWDER TLT EATING'S POWDER, 1^ EATING'S POWDER, IZ EATING'S POWDER, l£ EATING'S POWDFR, T£ EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, bo celebrated, is utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all Insects (whilßt 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. fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS -{MOTHS, BEETLES, I. MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m the dogs, as also ladies for their peo dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of _homas Keating Without this any article offered is a traud. Sold m Tins only WOK MS—' CHILDREN'S ' WORM--—' CH I LDREN'S ' WORM S— * CHILDREN'S » WORMS—* CHILDREN'S ' WORMS— ' CHILDRES'S ' KEA TING'S WORM TABLETS is unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) hoth m appearance and taatc furnishing, a most agreeable method of ndmisiisteriDg a cettain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London FoKisumasTUJN, the beat remedy is nn doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free fronc injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did to»i« und a gentle aperient. For nearl> 190 ye*ra they have proved u_equalle<? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and for Livor and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles .s l^d, 2b 9d, and Us, by all -fed • nine Vindora throughout) the world "CIAHRE'S B 41 RILLS are warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Eree from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid! land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln]



WANTED. WANTED Known— That we are now showing the finest; assortment of Gents' Ties, Bowb and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felb Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi. to just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— Spectaoles, Eye Protectorß, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical iina «tH Satyr's, Optician. fTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellor's Indestruotible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two oases of Sample Hosiery for -sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fanoy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell k Turner. WANTED— Ladiea to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at I A. HARBISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Chriatchurch prices, , and equally good Ducheaee Chests at from £3 \oi ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. 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. Collier's Clearing Sale, "The Corner." PEOPLE Should not MUb the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ; - __ j FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce, biinply delicious with hot or cold joints. /CHRISTMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- V-^ l^te Boxes ; largeßt stock m town to. select from. Call and inspect, at H. A. Flower, leadiDg Confectioner. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies^ and Men's Boots and fchoea. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred btreet. MRS ALCORN'S New Toy.-, Dolls, I Balls, etc., for Clnibtnias and F>ew I Ve»r lire now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Mellick stamped work, Eaibroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All \ kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive str;ci attention. A good assortment of Coitumes Urets Goods, Prints, Muslina, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4d lid>— Mellors Zealaudia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorra, where visitors will find a long felt want, supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a homo. The Wife's Welfare. treatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your* ■elvea. Professor Hermann, Specialist, < Collins- place, Melbourne. LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glaßa at W. C. Page's Store, Eaßt Belt. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — Mellor'b Zetilundia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ank'e straps. — Mellor's Zealundia Boot Store, mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellor's Zealandia Boob > tore. ____ — — — • FISHING Season.— l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites m ail the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses ou sale.— J. W. Hardley, East Street. WAM-ED Known— That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black ami tan) m strap and lace up, which he will Bell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depo:, Ashbu'ton WANTED Known— Good value for little money ab Mellor's, Zsalandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, 1 ancied Stret-l. WAIN TED Known that Flktcherßros. are selling Groceries, Crockery ware, etc., lower than auyone m the trade. F LETCH EX BROS, have the Largest Stock of Flour, Brau, Sharpß, etc., of any Store m Ashburton, to bo sold at very low prices. WANTED Known- Ladies' Pietty W»lking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Slore. TT v i« A P B Aliment of economy against fatigue hanger, and thirst Antidepertfc, antifatigirag, stimula- ting, reconstitnent Indispeesable to Velocipedists, ascen- tioniss, rowers, racers, honters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop Fr»tce, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue de* Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUO COMPANY, Limited Sydney



Baker Bros. tpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Caas Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaob Factory* Havelook Street EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. GO S H 's d Its 3 3 S I" : * : t> 1 s to rpj as q m S S . a* H d ! ■ = zj o ?gM „Ha a fcrj fcT 1 k^ § f ™ L-J a~ 1 1 =► ■ q ki ...g. g; «w l<^ a q . . (^ i \ O fe> w Vv O Vv . — ' - ■ - ' ■ *■ J HENBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREK STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN npHANKS the Publio moat heartily for X their const-ant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand -Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mue- erera' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tho prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions Kept In stook, with a large aaaortmenb of Stationery at pwprigee, Only S^el Roller Flour kept,



I A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to' the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta "ißioyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, can obtain the exolusive nee and choice of AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a maobiae absolutely ready for nae FREE OF CHARGE. An the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest atock 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 Christohurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of thia our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, GHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFFICE— I 39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. jBl. "VSTozxciLoirtt'u.l. Saffiocixelaa.© . for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, 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 wilt, give relief m twenty mjnutes. This fe 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." BEECH AM'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 Live; ; they act liko magic. A few dosea will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the ! Muscular System ; restoring the long lost Complexion ; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud or llkai.th the whole physical energy of tho human frame. Those are " facts admitted by thousands m all classes of society, and one of tho best guarantees to the Nervous «»ul dobilitntcd is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m the world. Full directions with each box. ■ n Prepared only by THOMAS BBBOHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, Bneriand Sold everywhere, In Boxes, 9&d. t In. lja., and 2a. 9d. each. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. I LANDELL^AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Asbburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10b, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10 JI I £l2--MUST BE CLEARED. j Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe dips, and everything connected with the Bicyole Trade. < CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 In all Parts of the World the NATURAL POOD FOR A BABE is MOTHER'S MILK, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. j Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for J Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. j CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. ■, MELUX'S FOOD mr Infants and Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughout the Warjd. €► ■ MELLIN'S FOOD WORKS, PEOKHAi, LOHDOH, ENGLAND. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Slimmer Drapery & Clothing 1 , FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — <*)— Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain*. Genuine Clearing Sale of Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET



# ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (For the last 18 years the only practioal Horologist m the District.) XNVITES the publio to inspect his magnificent; stock of . WATCJHLJESs, ® " BLOCKS, Q H & P.LiA'XJb.l} GOODS. - OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,w 0— . © Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. _ 0> ;■-.•:. -P Clooks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Oases, the ;, higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfecb plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. H 50 7©ftTS Experience m the trade. , DAVID THOMAS. s Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ashbubto'n Loans Negotiated ... Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>tb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari as? Sales as per arrangements AGENT F OR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field 1 ooia Bel'ast Manures RAX AI A DISTRICT SALES. ~l HAVE made arrangements with MRSSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction With them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. , DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID 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. , ,<.- ... s. ; I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. 1 can supply best RTEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, Up>s to 16|lbs to the bußhel 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. \TOOL. 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. COBNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7£d PER DOZEN". DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4£d. and 4|d per lb, less 1\ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES. FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS. W H. COLLIER, CASH DBAPBEJAND CLOTHIER.



Shipping. ..-••■ ' i i H E "JzkfiSKt NBW ZEALAND 00. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of FaMengers at Lowest Bates. Fort of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongarlro 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Ruwhlne 6127 — Maroh 17 Rimntaka 4515 — April 14 Kaikoara 4507 — May 12 F©r further particulars apply to, FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. :kJILjL 'OOYAL MAIL STEA- rfQfi^k MERS, with superior accommodation f orall classes I^^^^^^ m of passengers, oalling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. ' month. Tons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... Wel'tn Mar. 3. Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 lonio . M 4753 Kempson.~ — vlar. 31 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — — "~ CARGO STEAMERS. " Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... Wel'to feb. 3 JPakeha ... 4331 Proaser ... — Feb. 14 Matatua... 3583 Burton ... — Rangitira 4045 Levaok ... — Mamari ... 3320 Evans .. — -■•*■+•■• Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, i Agents. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Greymouth — Weekly.. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs ' • day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays Tfie above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chriacchurch daily papers for dates and honr of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, , Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, OJEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, WILL Rcßume Teaching on TUESDAY, I February 1. At Home to Pupils after FRIDAY,. January 28. Saunders' Buildings and Allenton. Llewellyn Owen, M.O.W'ML., JL-.k? L-C.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAKMONY, AND MANDOUNE. The new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, MB OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWE IST ab his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD MRS A i^iLARIDQE J^Lm \Jm V^LARIDaE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBORTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. T\yrßß bowman Tp ox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBIiOOK StBBET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. TV/T IBS pARSON MUSIO TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. t^24 M E H. B RYANT K mß (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS,' mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Aihburton. KOZIE XJQik Economical !