Ashburton Guardian

TOL XIX, NO, 4455

AsHBURTO* : Monday, March '28, IS9S'

PRICE : ONE P¥NJ>Y



LOW VIIALITI DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypuphospbita of Ume U presoribad by the facility for the core ofConfinmp- Uon, Chronlo Cough and general debility TT contains two ol the principal Ingredients necessary ■*• for bnilding np the Hnman Frame, and \rhioh an considered defioient In the above complaint* vl Phosphorus and Lime« It oanno be toe Ughl recommended fox delicate children, Dr Churchill's Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES s real brain food, and m oases where muKula* J anfl nervous exhaustion has aoquiied a world-wide repat tton. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. pa^us THE GENUINE DR GUILLIER ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoas. and Anti-Billons, Pre* pared by Dr Paul Gage File, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Kuo de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's llixir is one of the rooßt economical medicines, both as a Porga* tive and as a Depurative, id is the beab reoccdy againsc all bilious and g'airiout disorders. F v niora than feventy five years Dr (iaillie'd Elixir has been empkytd wiih uccess aoainsr diseases of the liver, the pken, iho heart, rheumatiem, gout, fev^r, i> flji-rzi, si m diseases, etc. Bswftre cf imitations, and see that i'oa get tho Gennine F*r G uiHic-'a EHsir, rfhi'.h beajs the signitare cf Paul G*go, .n.^ murk that es»ch bottio is aceon; panted by Treaiiae ou Glasis. Sold by D;ag^u»B, Pa'ent Medicine Dt-Rlew-t, and hy AUSTRaLIAK DRUG CO.. Sydney. IS .S W. HDULOOR S U H A R Hi 'I he only t-ugir permi'ted to Diabelio Eufferers. i Gi'es to Diabetes, the illusion o. Oaue-EOgar, of which it has not the in- ronv^ncies. Is swecteuing power bt-ing cosisidrrablo, each lump of the siao of a tentil ia sufficient to sugar a glass cf wat« r, a cup of tea, cofft o, milk, choco- late, grog, eic., find isequiva'ent to a lamp of ordintry sngcr. lias not t'.> be confounded with Iho ?ravie sacuhsriue, sd impure jrodaction which causes frt-qusnt acfidrnls. Fracce, M. Ch Garai^r, 8, Uuedes Franks Bourgeois, Par's. TflfS AI:ST«ALI\N D UG COMPANY, Limited, -ydney. S. CLEAVEK IS now SHOEING at the following prioea :— DRAUGHTS ... .- && per set. HACKS 4si per «et. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 819 ASH BURTON,



( old Medal — FA"»';l^. ASTHMA AND < CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, Neurulgflti, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pcctorul Fumi- gator l£tspie is the most efficaciom of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs, fcseventy years of success. Jv ESPIC) Par** 20 rue SU Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Bold by all Chemists and Druggists, Require the signature on every ciga- rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. \T EATING'S POWDER IV \7 EATING'S POWDER, j/ EATING'S POWDER, J£ EATING'S POWDER, J£ EATING'S POWDFR, \T EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, is utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all Insects (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life). All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the Powder before pacing awtjy. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment insist upon having 4 Rating's ' Powder. No other Powder ia effectual. tKLGS, FLKA,S; MOTHS, BRRTLES, mosquitoes. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bucs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Yvr.s and rvery other spcuies of insect. Sportsmen find this invaluable for destroying fleaa the dogs, as also ladies for their pec dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of 'Ikomas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold ia Tins enly WORMS— • CHIL r RRNS ' WORMS—' CH I LDB EN'S ' WORMS— 'CHILDREN'S » WORMS—' CHI* LRE* 'S ' WORMS— 4 CHILLREM'S ' RE A TING'S WORM TABLETS i» a unique medicine (a fURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) hoth m appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a certain 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



GiCQQnkF a i|^^ For )m^_ > LADIES" RINOS '■?%:?" \ -?ji KEEPERS And Ai'fe^Vv' KNOT RINOS. Gold Watches ?^> Silver Watches ■ qOLO /\nd SILVER CHAINS | Brooches, &c. ' O L A F F Aliment of economy against fa'igua hunger, and thirst Antideperiic, antifatigu ; ag, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Vclocipcdiste, ascrn. tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and lo any of them who have a muscular effort to develop | Fr*r,cp, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue der j Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. > THE AUBTHALUN DRUG 1 COMPANY, Limited, Sydney



FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ank'e straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellous Zealandia Boot •*• tore. FISHING Season. — I em now showing a gteat variety of fibbing requisites m all the latest designs, including Hods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, R< els, Gut, Linct, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Hardley, Ea&t Street. WAJSTED Kuown— That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Bcotß and Shoes (black and tan) m strap I and lace up, which lie will sell at a good i Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the beat is kept et J. Moison's Premier Boct Dopdt, AshburtoD WANTED Known — Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllor's, Tancred Street. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Eronio (Blucher).— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoea m greab variety at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. FRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Bananas Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes etc.— H. A. Flower, Fruiterer, etc., East Street. FOR Pure Nutritious Sweetß try my own manufactured Toffees, Caramels, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, Ashburton. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey,— Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Fggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores,



Wanted.. "Y^f ANTED Known— Spcc'iul Del, very r. V? our Spec : al Kid Giovos, brown 2/t per pair, black 2/11 p;r pair.— W. H. Collier, "Tho Corner." WANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, Dresses, Trimmings for Ladies, Misses and Girla.- W- H. Collier, " The Corner." yi^ANTED Known— That we are no* *T showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and ■ 3oya' Straw and Felb Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shiits ju3t opened.— Mitchell & Tubkbr. VITANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye ▼ f Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lino at S. Sat.bk'b, Optioiau. riIENLjERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellos's Indeat.ucuble Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' I Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all al landed cost. — Mitchell & Tubkeb. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique Eeleotiou of Blouse Goods and Tiimmings now showing FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aad thoej. — A>ply to Mellor, Tancred iStreot. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 43 lid-— Wellors Zealaudia Boot Slore. The Wife's Welfare. l^eitise posted free. It will teaoh you more than •11 the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Specialist. 4 Colhns-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- ■elves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, i Collin* place, Melbourne.



T. H. UNDBILL^ AND CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. TTTE beg to 'ntimate that we have RE- MOVED to Bhop a few doors flower down Tanored Street (uext Mi E. W. Hall b), as temporary premises duriDg the building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE, SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLBTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS TANCRED STREEP |



SUTTON'S SEEDS, i HAYING been appointed Agents m ABhburton for Messes Sutton and Sons, we can supply all this firm's well known RAPE & TURNIP SEEDS, Beßidss a large variety of j GARDEN; VEGETABLE, FLOWER SEEDS, These Seeds are all carefully selected, and we can confidently recommend them. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGH 3 Long ami Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150dcg. Fire Test), ! Crushed Barley* and Wheat for Pig feed, ! Whole & Broken Chick YV heat, Agricultural | Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, j including Tea (specially packed for us and j imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oc-tinwil, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt. Fcncicg Wire (plain and barbed), Siaples, Galvanize! Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ou turnips), Clover and Turnip SeeJ, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils— Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheet.) &c, &o. 500 ACRES AT RUAPUJSA. 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 paddock. The buildings consist of an eight- : roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms — Small cash depoait, balanoe at a low rate o interest. HANMER & GRAVES.



Hanmer and Graves, Dipping 4 Season. WE a-.e prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. I i ■ ■ 1 CORNSACKS. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AD LOWEST BATEH. TIJE ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, O&TS, BARLEY, EYEGJRASS, ETO. ETO.



rz= 15,000 =zz ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY: SNACItLOCKj 1 H II I THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTINGItEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron 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, DUNE DIN. 631



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T>E*GS to notify tbab he has to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS L. F. AKDREWES & G. J. NEILL. Friedlander's Corner, EAST STREET.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. t XT/"fi RAVE jnst landed a choice Beleotion of Plated Goods of Jffiequisite Designs, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and persona requiring Presents for their friends will do well to oalljinapecb our atock, and make their teloction early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEEKS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBUETOF, TTNDERTAKE all k'nda of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering', Woodworking 1 , & Blacksmithing*. KILWORTH & SON; ASHBUBTON.



A GIGANTIC IDE L HAS Occurred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made "ATALANTA' Bicycle, .whereby they are^determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "A TALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Danlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a machine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. A 8 the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bioyoles would soon exhaust the largeat stock m the world, we have decided to limib ite 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 thoae applicants the nature of thia colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this cur latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CfIRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELL^AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olab.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and.Seoond-hand Bicyoles on hand at prices whioh will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,£12—M UST BE CLEARED. Large Btook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, [Toe Clips, and everything oonneoted with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND] 10 179



= 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 same at work. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 26lbs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16ilbs 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£d PER DOZEN. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4£d, and 4f d per lb, less 2£ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



J5 ROBERT MURRAY,. (sSSm^k BAST STKEBT, ASHBUBTON. UW/\SHBUR7DfJ^iJ X^^^^^p^ (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District,) INVITES the publio to inspect his magnificent stock * CLOCKS, H |4 &c PLaATLluiy GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. * n — W Watches of all grades from the lowest price to tho higheab quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. OH Oloclis m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oases, the g. higher grades being manufactured on the premises. n A Je^vellery and I»lated Goods- Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. A Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. H 50 Years Experience in^the trade.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, 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 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES* "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to 3 aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District,' and m oonjunotion with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



A OABD Mrs a r* r iLARIDaB A. CLfLARIDGUfi TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Aehburton. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hear* or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition) hia illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ncsa and Anral Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Sb*-', 160, Adelaide Aoad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same addrees, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nioholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbag/-, and Indigestion by the same author, may :e had from M Bhaw on receipt of stamps. EOZIE TEA Is Sm>erb



MUSICAL. M R H. B™ K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, M.o.«' M.., J_.fc* JL-C.M. PIANOFOHTE, SINGING, HAEMONY,AND MANDOLINE. QJhe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inßt. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TiTRS BOWMAN Jjl 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBLOOK SXBBET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Popila prepared for Trinity College examinations. ________ A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN j Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton,



lonio ... 4753 Kempson. ~ Wel'tn Mar. 31 .Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell ... Wel'tn April 7 Gothic ... 7750 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphio .« B3ss Sowden ... — | — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — — ' CARGO STEAMERS. * Rangitira 4045 Burton .... Lyttlb'n May 7 Mamari ... 3583 Levack .„ Wellg'n May 14 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori .- 5200 Moffatb ... — JPakeha ...4331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weßtport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chrißtchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, 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 further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



Shipping. "~ ~ fai H E /^sf^Jiit jP NEW ZEALAND LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Paßßengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington April 14 Waimate 6688 Wellington May 12 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 [Congariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — August 4 R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further partioulara apply te tfRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aehburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. •V»_ T3OYAL MAIL STEA- Jfij&Egjfe^ -*-* 1 MERS, with superior \|§gj||§gkS>' accommodation for all classes ■■W™n™ri o f plungers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. r iTonsiOommanderi From I Date.