The Ashburton Guardian.

TOL XX. NO. 4494

AstiBUBTO* : Saturday, May 14, 1898.

PEICE : ONET PHFJ^Y

FATAL RIVER ACCIDENT.

United Prets Association— By Eleojtsio Telegraph— Copyright, v i" " Blenheim, May 13 A Bad accident occurred this morning nnr Renwick. JMisa Kate Seymour, of Tyijtes* field, accompanied by two sisters, were crossing the Omaka river, above Renwiok, when the trap got into a hole and capsized. Misa Kate Ssymour was imprisoned underv neath the trap, her two sisters being washed down the stream. On getting ashore they; immediately Bet off for assistance, which unfortunately could only be obtained a6i distance of over a mile, where James Barf was engaged ploughing. He . immediately proceeded to the scene and released til* body of Miss Seymour, but nil efforts weri of no avai\ the young lady having beta di»wned while assistance was being prff. ctred.

CORRSPONDENCE.

I<We do not ho!d ourselves roponcib'c tor tat opinions expressed by out correspondents.)

THE HOSPITAL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, — I have read with some surprise ' "Dis3atisfied'a" letter m Thursday's Mail, reflecting on the management of the Aahbur> ton Hospital, and can only, m justice to the surgeon and matron, giW'iny experience pi to the treatment received by three members of my family whilst m the ..Vospital. My son, William, was laid up'there for six weeks, Buffering from a spinal complaint) of long standing, which we considered a very doub ful case ; but owing to the exceptional treatment and attention .rendered by both the doctor and the matron, he was turned oat completely and permanently cured. My daughterwas also an inmate of the hospital for some time, and wahv'aisp completely cured. The third case Was a very severe attack of typhoid fever 1 that laid my son John up for fourteen week*. Hej as m the other two cases, was .turned out completely cured. _ I feel that I owe. Dr. Trevor and Mrs McKay a debt of gratitude, which I shall never be able to repay, for their skilful treatment and consideration-,- and feel that m simple justice to them J" should pen thii reply to your correspondent. —l am, eto , Jojin .Doyle, Ruapuna.



Ho-w to JP*v»-vcnt Croup. SOME BEADING THAT WILL PROVE INTEREST- ING TO YOUNG MOTHEES. HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE. v j- Croup is a terror to young motftera and 'to post them concerning the cause', first Fynip* tomß and treatment is the object 6f this item. The origin of croup" is a common cold. Children who »re subject to it take cold very easily snd oroup is almost sure to - 1 follow. The first symptom is hoarseness } I this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotton by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first be* comes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given all tendency to croup | will soon disappear. Even after the cronpy cough has developed it will prevent the attack. Ther^is do. cßttiger- Ln v jgiving tbia - j.raptj^dy -for It- contains ;H©thiDjf injarious/ ;. jfoteskle by Aehbur ton Drug Company. , -v •>y-"*..-yg;..-:^- - ; ,»?. - v^<*-> .-.;■'■ '. ■ .' »■ ■■ i O >\ to W O (Q> Vv — \°- w W p • 3 \ I 8 © \Oo notdepefisuacfecffo I \fiqya/?y off/ief/p/fafiom* j [>/wJ/ on Aa myr ll \(A^rXd GoWenis//ver^^/s) 9 \ cmoNo^simfpp^sl \ 7Jfflafßpfff&aßOWfißfeSQßmi \ m ffiemsf money and . \ expemnca cap oi&, is largest safam#ysffa7as/a.\ IJ£gLß,gy AII, GROCEB^J SMOKE THE WEW VENUS Dark Aroroatio Plug Tobaooo. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAND MANUJfAOTUaKD VROM



1 WANTED, -< Ipi CT I7 R E-F RAM X N G.~ W. ADAMS. JL Arcade. Praotioal Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choioe mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers* work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED KKO WN.- Ladies' Far Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collikb, " The Corner." WANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Cycling Knickerß, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great. variety. Special prioeß.— W. H. Collier, « The Corner." TTT'ANTED Known— Speotacleß, Eye t T Protectors, Goggles, Foldera, and Everything m the optical line »t «3 Ba&kk's, Optioian rpENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 _L pairs of Mellob's Indestruoeible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen emarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tanered Street, the cheapest and nioat .reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTtfD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestttuctible School Boot. — Mbllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Bootß and Shoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 43 lid'— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Sir iVDofcen Pairs of ' Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted Jor the sale of 5000 J_ pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot -Store. LjIISHING "Season,— l am now showing a JJ great variety "of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Rnels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, eto. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Hardlef, East Street. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mkllob's, lanored Street. ANTED Known— Ladies' 1\ etty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs ; aleo, one ton Pure Honey. — Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Want, d 1000dczeD Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash bupply Stores AiVTISD KNOJSN^Mm ' Kni^V Caab Purchaser of Clothing, ..£ueß*> acd. Furniture. Letters promptly attended to.-JBarhig'Squaie. -V .; 4 108. ABSOLUTELY Pure, therefor^ Bes£ FLOWER'S Celebrated Anchor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. WAITED Known— That J. Moison has receive J a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount tor Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depot, Ashburton WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. Iwatiae posted free. It will teach you more than kll the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Speoialiii, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne, YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your, ■elves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Collinj. Vlaoe, Melbourne* :' Henry Stephenson. HENEY STEPHENSON, (oncoessor to Alfred Harriaon.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, eto., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as psr 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. I Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and I Agency Company. \ PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from £sOs per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12s per week HENEY STE*PHENSON, AUCTIONEER. D. THOMAS.' "Rambler" Bicycles. IHE "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconds and two thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started. The KAMBLEE is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market and has NO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, and Good Points. Price Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inspect for Yourselves."^ D. THOMAS. A<l B»I,



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY! JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street, has been appointed Agent for Aehburton of tbe Famoue RUDGE-WHITWOKT,H BICYCLES, Without doubt the beat machine ever offered ' to the public. Call and inapeot them for quality and price. 231 MR OSBORN COOMBE, Late of Rudd & Co., London), PIANOFORT- TUNER and EXPERT, TT7ILL visit Methven on May 23. TT Orders may be left with Mr Miller, hotelkeeper, Methven, or Mr Bryant King, Maslc Teacher. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform bis customers and the public that he haa removed from Tanored Street, to the QLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH .SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUOKB. WANTED to Buy, one thousand paira of Hares — large or small quantities, at onoe POULTRY A SPECIALTY, I STRATHMORE PEIYATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /^IAN Accommodate upwards- of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas pei week I PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY TH.W.< OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. I j" ' 'Apply to— j ' • THE MATRON, v ; ■ STBA^HkoBK Private; Hospital, . Ferry Road- (just over E«*nb Bolt),- Chriat 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-I HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, 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 SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled during the las twelve mouths. 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 SOMERS, '



A GIGANTIC IDEA. HAB Occurred to the Proprietors ot 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 acoeesoriea neoeeaary to render a maobine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bloyoles 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 Chrisfcohurch, 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 this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTCHURCfI ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN} AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY^ '*' WELLINGTON. nzi 15,000 = I ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY tf,* xt 4l i i h • "I ouNtSK THEY BURN- LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD* UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast 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, DUNEDIN. 631 BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. landellsTand son, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) Tfae oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bioyoles on hand at prioes which wilt defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10b, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8. £10, £12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Soe Clips, and everything connected with the Bioyole Trade. I CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 YOU ABE IKYITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdxarmid's cash boot stobe. EVERY Artiole is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRICE Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bosrtook Brand "of Lai dies' Boots and Shoes, jusb to hand. BESPOKE WORK Sc REPAIBISj ISvery Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Loweßt Price Possible, by First-olasl and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald BOOT MANQFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, MaNAOEB EAST STREET,



THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TJNDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine: Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering, Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH <fc SON, ASHBURTON, = PURE SEEDS. =■ T HAVE lately ereoted, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspeot the same at work, I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmew any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to' e the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16 Jibs 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, COENSACKS, LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY «fes 7£d PER DOZENS WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL' > . ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately 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 FOR— Mataon and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohants, Rakaia, to _ aob aB 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, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ ©^ ROBERT MURRAY, U^^^^i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. N^gU|^^(r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) TNVITES the public to Inspect hla magnificent stook . WATCHES, ® « CLOOES, P |4 & PJL.A.TIQI> GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. r k n — g "WatchiOS of all gradea from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. ft D v CJlocliS m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Oaies, the higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and Plated GJ-oods— Newest designs, H best quality, loweßt prices. Q Holding the mostperfeot plant, the largest etook of materials, and J the most skilful Btaff of workmen, Robert Mqbbay c«n offer exceptional advantages m the exeoution of Repairs. Pf . 90 Tears Experience m the trad?,



Shipping. rpHE • . NEW ZEALAND . OO.'o LINE ' ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Besb Accommodation for all classes of FMsengera at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Waimate 6688 Bluff May 19| ' Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 Tongariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — Auguab 4 Rimutaka [ 4515 — Sept. 1 R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will oall at Bio do Janero as well aa Monte Video. For further particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., I/bd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,*WX T>OYAL MAIL STEA- -Li MERS, with superior jHKHsSJteX accommodation f orallolaases vBBaB^Gt o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. Tons Commander From Date. Sothio .« 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland „. — — lonio .... 4753 Kempson.«[ — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... •— — " CARGO STEAMERS. ~~ Bangibira 4045 Burton .„ PChlms April 30 Mamari ... 3583 M«Dovg\ll vVellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori .> 5200 Moffatb ... — Fakeha .... 4331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymputh-— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tueßday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chris tcburoh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tueßday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohrlatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to Pi PERBIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M R H. B RyAM K INO (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, M.C.H-M., I^.« X--O.JML. PIANoioJRTJB, SINGING, :HAKMONY, AND MANDOLINE. tDhe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, npEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundbrs' Buildings, Ashbarton. MR OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISIT3 Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left) with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TtT R S "OOWMAN TIOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVEipOK STBBET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A oabd MRS A fl pi LA RIDGE V^« VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEKEY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANES the Publio 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, Boots, (Mufi- erero' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, oannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept hi stook with a large assortment of Stationery a ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. KOZiE TEA. Most Reliable