The Ashburton Guardian.

A.SHBUBTOJN : Thursday, February 17, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PENfIY

VffjA xix. no* 4423

SPORTING:

TARANAKI RACES. Picas Association— By Electric Telegraph I Nkw Plymouth Racecourse, Feb. 16 j i here ia beauufut weal her and a good »C --: tendauce for :.ne fiSt <ia>'s races. Results. . FIBST Hubdlks— Napoleou 1, Saltador 2, Dummy 3 Secrecy aud King of Downs aiso started. Ring of Downs fell. Won by two lengths, Time-2.54§. Dividend— £2 18s. Hack Hurdles — -idam 1. bt Hick 2, Raupo II 3. Nugget aud Su>rm King also started. Sfcorm King fell. Won easily. Time— 2.s4^ Dividend- £2 14j. Tabanaki Cup.— Vedette 1, Lorlei 2, Merry Maid 3 Swordfiab, St. Crispin, Coronet, Crusoe, Donovan, Legion of Honor, and Klima also started. Vedette led from etart to finish and won with a bib to apare by three lengths, 'iiine — 2.36g. Dividend — £4 43. Hack Flat.— Okoari 1, Bowsprit 2, The Don 5' Won by [a neck. Dividend— £2 16s Time— l 44|. Hbnui Handicap — Kanaka 1, Wiorongo mai 2, Aastralina 3. Won by a nose. Time —1.48. Dividend— £B 3a. Haoe Soubbt.— Singleshot 1, Cornoure 2, Thelma 3. Won by half a length. Time — 1.4g. Dividend— £6 93. Flying Handicap. —Sylvia Park 1, Dono. van 2, Bo we hot 3. Won hard held by half a length. Time— l.l 6*. Dividend— £l lßs

ROAD BOARD.

» Mount Hutt. The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 10th inst. Present — Mesara Morgan, Holmes, and Cameron. It was decided to transfer the Board's banking account from the Bank of New Zealand, Rakaia, to the Bank of New Zea land, Asbbnrton. The clerk was instructed to sue for all rates, 1896-97, unpaid, exceeding 53. It was decided to have the road opened at each end of tho diversion on the Bakaia Gorge Road, and a track chipped through tho imsocka. Owing to the absence of two members it was decided to hold a special meeting of the Board on Wednesday, 16th inst., to consider matters m cenneotion with a ford on the Lynahurst road. Letters were read from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Btating that the Land Board had recommended that the shingle reserves at Highbank should be vested m the Road Board. Received. From the name, respecting unpaid rates on tec' ions forfeited at Highbanb, that he was unable to give a legal opinion as to the persons liable. The clerk was instructed to find out m whom the land was vested. From the same, advising payment of thirds — Received. Mr P. Quin's tender for formation of Orr'a Road was accepted. Accounts amounting to £29 6s 8d were passed for payment.

FLYING DUTCHMAN PLOUGH.

At. the invitation of Mr David Thomae, a number oi "Wakanui fa.imerß assembled on the farm of Mr I. M. Thompson yesterday afternoon to witness the operation, of the Flying Dutchman plough. Thia pl-ugh, it will be remembered, was exhibited here last year, bub was late iv its arrival on the scene. The work intended for the implement is stubble and cross ploughing, though m m d.urn country grass land it may be handled eiaily, aud with a saving of horseflesh. The Flyinp Dutchman is a double-furrow plough, oapab'e of skimming or deep work, and cau bo regulated by a lever to any depth re qu;red, from one inch to seven, turning over a twenty-eight inch furrow. Three horses can with ease work the machine, which can be handled by a boy of twelve years as well a3 by an experienced hand. The work done yesterday consisted of various depths of stubble land being turned up, aud so well was thia done. that no trace of stubb'o cou:d be seen, aud the ground ■was left as if dug with a spade. Built entirely of steel, the plough is practically unbreakable. Ie is aleo extremely strong and light m construction, and as three h0c863 worked with ease the heavy pattern, and two the light pattern, it must be ad mitted the draught is by no means heavy. It was readily conceded by those present that the way m which the gronnd was handled by the plough was all that could be desired. Ml- Thomaß is to be congratulated on having secured the agency for a machine so beneficial to the farmer, for the price being within range of almost all, and the work capable of being done more than equal to tho ordinary plough proves the Flying Dutchman to be an article that should be much sought after.



Bolloway's Ointment.— Minet9 and Workers m the Goldfields.— This invaluable and renowned Ointment is extensively used and patronized by such people to their very great advantage. Being m pmall compass it is portable and easy of application. When 1 used m cor junction with Holloway's Pills m accordance with the clear and concise direc- tions for uso which accompany each pot and hox, there are but few of tLe diseases which tiftiicb mankiud that will not yield to the sanative powers of the combined remedies. Holloway's Ointment and Pills do not deteriorate, by keeping nor by change of climate, and as they contain no deleterious mineral drug, they can be used with the most pet feet safety under the most adverse climate and sanitary conditions. PHASES OF THE MOON. February, d h . m Full mooa ..... 7 554 am Last quarter 14 0 5 pm Xow moon 21 7 11 am First quarter 28 10 43 pm bij^Takds. IV/TR ROBERT HILL has become Letse of ihe Commercial Hotel BILLIARD ROOM which has been reupholstered and decorated, thus making it one of the BEST AND MOST COMFORTABLE ROOMS IN CANTERBURY. Mr Hill has had a large experience m thin connection and hopas to receive a fair share of patronage. 11 OH COOUHS, CULDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA I* lufluonza, Consumption, &o, &o _„__ IXAA-S COiIVOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED W Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &O KVX'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant tcx Coutfbs, CoWe, and Chest CompJatota i . !> AY'ECOMFOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally |\. EarvioeaWa tor horses and cattle IX AY'S TIC PILLS, ft Bpeciflc m Neuralgia-. Paccftona IV &o. Coatain Quinine, Iron, &o' LtNUM OTHAKTIOUM PILLS d geßtiveiiOOite.t r^ra'^l^^ofLkcn ArUoloß. Bold CJevorywhwe. MnDi>it>ctotv. Stookpoxt. England I£O2Sl£2 TJE3A.



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Fos Indigestion, tho best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can eonGdcnLly be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fronr injurious drugß. Acting at once as a aplen- d)d torn* and a gentle aperient, bor nearlj 100 years they have proved ui.equaLec for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stom&oh complaints.™ Sold m bottlea *a ljd, 2a 9d, and Ua, by all Mod . oino Vundors throoyhpnt bfe» ttorla.



WANTED. VITANTED Known— That we are non TT showing the finest ab&ortment of Ganta' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of aub.i.itting. Men's and Boya' fciiraw and Felt tlata m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi ts just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. f¥7 ANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye T * Protectors, Goggles, folders, and Everything m the optical lina »t S Sa^kk's, Optician. WANTED Known — Two 'cases of Sample Hosiery for Bale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Yeats, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turneb. XT7"ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell TT & Turner's Dreasea and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at A. HAERISUN'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duchesee Chests at from £3 10s ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15s. Atl other things at reduced prices. 12 94 BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, "The Corner." PEOPLE Should not Mies the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The Corner." FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Saace. tfimplj? delicious with hot or ookl joints. f^HRISXMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- \J late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Cull and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Uolls, \ Balls, etc., for Christmas and .New Year are now opened up aud inspection is invited. Mount JVlelhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Piilow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All 1 kinds of Underclothiug, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes Liress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroiderie3 Laces, Jacketß and Capes. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lat el j- oscupied by Mr ( i. Neill, intends to open same as Ladieß' Dining and Refreshment Rcon a, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals &t ail hours. A few be aiders will find all the comforts of a hotue. Th© Wife's Welfare. Tteatiss posted free. It will teach yon 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* selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Collin* Vlace, Melbourne. LOOK HKRE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinka at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. FISHING Season.— l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites m ail the latest designs, including Rode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reelß, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, eto. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known — That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer 800 ts and Shoes (black attd tan) m strap andlaoeup, which lie will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing bufc the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Dep6fc, Ashburton WANTED Known- Tugar, Sugar. Beat Cane Preserving Sugar, 14s per 701 b ba«, at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. Fern Laaf Separator Butter, 10d per lb. FLOUR, Flour— Roiliti's Supreme Flour redujed, 251 b bag 33, 50lb bag 5i lOd, 1001 b 11s 6d, 2001 b 22a — At Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. njIHE Appointed Time, (Dimbledyp) L Someone, (W. Parker); Whitaker's AUnanao, The Ten Commandment*, (Jack- sou) ;Is my Bible True, (Leach.) Christmas Number, Windsor Magazine, Sixty Years a Queen, (Bond.) Bibles, Prayers and Hymns. Tennyson's Works, latebt editions.— H. M. Jones.



HERBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN HTHANKS the Publio moat heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, .BfJ',^" , ererß' Boota being a specialty) Saddlery, ' Ironmongery, Paints, Varnißhes, Brushes of every kind,^OUb, China, and w « e » cannot be surpassed at tho prices Patent | Medicines of all de«oriptions"kept In stock, with a large asßortmenb of Stationery »t



Baker Bros. If URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnai Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaob Factory, Havelook Street. EVER* REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tblkphosb No. 69. ' § i t> g S g £H . &.| S I o pi 8 * I)? g GO S *■ m d s : 5 1 s** o »gw M M O lJ ■ O ~ ? c c- ■■ 2 u-i I— i l— w k! w y ~ A §»g XP" ■Q I % » H Si *"> iP " -2 *►> * g I • Q > 1-3 <§\ i \ a ® W. * bi * Vv O NX 13 v (A Vv m O \



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDEtiL^AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next, The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Asbburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and Second-hand Bicycles on band at prioea whioh will defy competition. SECOND-HAND.M ACHINE 9AT £2 103, : £3 105, £5, £6, £7, £8, £lO,:£12-MDS f D Larce Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bellß, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERKD IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 7ZH15,000 == "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY sli* trsf *ffl : MHMKL»eXj{| « fi ' " " OUHOW THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With CMt Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera 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 GREAT CLEARING SALE Summer Drapery & Clothing 1 , FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — — (x) Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargains Genuine Clearing Sale OF Siirplus Stook. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET}



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Ocourred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta "jßiqyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, can obtain the exclusive use and choice of AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a maobiae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhauat the largest stook m the world, we have decided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company a Depot Managers at Christohurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then "plani 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. I COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN|? AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFifEOE— I39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.



New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED' «. — 1859 CAPITAL^OnF MILLION. THE PBEMTBB AND WEAIiTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED -FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o. t AOOEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRBNT RATES HAKMIIB & GRAVES, i AGENTS



Q ROBERT MURRAY, /^f£^j\ BAST faTBEBT, ASHBUtcToN. \N^LlM^r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat m the District.) INVITES the publio to inspeot his magnificent stock of WATCHES, • <JLOCKS« « JUiW^JWLJLiKWY, 0 y Sc PJL.A.TJb.J^ GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk W Watel*e» of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. 0 C^loolcS m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Cases, the a higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W Je^wellery antl IPlated Groods—Neweet designs, " best quality, lowest prices. <4 n Holding the moßt perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and p^ the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robbbt aJubra* can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. W §0 7o&VS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans JNegotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariae Sales as per arrangements AGBNT FOR- Matspn and 00, Ohristchnrch Bqotfoi MpDpnald and 00, Ohristoburcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Ooxupany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY &CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to f aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction With them it wilhbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCL.SB. 1 J DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET Jfo TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON! = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of coßt, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO OLE AN; for Farmerd any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, j and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. j I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 441bs to the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs 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, ASHbORTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. J 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 4S 7£d PER DOZEN*. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4£d. and 4f d per lb, less %\ net cash. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



Shipping. r f|*HE jQ^Skx NEW ZEALAND •■■ : ;" 1 ■"■' "•' line ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olastei of Pauengen at Lowest Rates. Port of Bteamen. Tona. Departure. Date. Tongafiro 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Ruahin* 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka 4515 — Anril 14 Kalkonra (4509 — May 12 F«r further particular* apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lob. Agents, Ashburton. SflA W, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON* jjjLji. TJOYAL MAIL STEA- ifIHAk -^ MERS, with superior * AJ^^^E^t accommodation for all classes •^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte' Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month; Tons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland _ VVol'tn Alar. 3. 'Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 lonic r- .„ 4753 Kempßon.^. — Mar. 31 Qotbio ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphic ..- 8355 Sowden ... — — OARGO STEAMERS. * Maori .« 5200 Moffatt ... Wel'tn Feb. 3 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosaer ... — Feb. 14 Mataiua... 3583 Burton ... — Rangltira 4045 Levaofc .» — Mamari ... 3320 Evans .. — Aotoa and Tokomaru carry saloon paaeengen only. '" For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, . Agents. T7 ISlOtf: STEAMSHIP COMPANY Vr V OF NBSW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER : For Weitport and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs •.day and; Saturdays • NOTE— For extra failings see advertise- ment m Chriatohurch papers Duhedin — 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 Ohriscohurch daily papers for dates and honr of 'sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aflhburton. MUSICAL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEAO&ER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, -' '■ - JWt ' * "TTTILL. Kesume Teaching on TUESDAY, VV' 1. At Home to Pupils after FKLDAY, January 28. Baunden' Buildings and Allenton. Llewellyn Owen, M. O. H'WL., J^. ft? LC.M. PIANOFOKTE, BDiiSrING, HAi^IONY, AND MANDOLINE, QDhe new term will commence on MONDAYVtbe 24th lnat. MR OSBOEN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—^viz., March/ July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN O^EN ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD M3 8 A rT^nLARiDaB iL. \J. V^LARIDGUfi TEAOtLEK OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING dOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND ' THEORY OF MUSIC. TVI^R S "OOWMAN "P ox Member of the Canterbury. Society of - Professional Musicians, HAVKLOOK STBBBT, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. PapUa prepared, for Trinity College •xammttioni. IBS ri ARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. ma* b ryaot k ing (Knellor Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokis, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven onoe a week.. 11 150 A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, meacher of the violin.. Saundkes' Buildings, Athburton. HOZIE TEA