The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no. 4525

AsHBfTBTOi. : Tuesday, June 2L 189S

PRICE : ONE PB.FJSY



THE NEW CailNEl SYNDICATE a -» United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. ?• -■ ' Brisbane,- June 18 L The correspondence between tha promoters of the New Guinea Land Grab, and the Imperial and Queens- land authorities has been published. It opened with a letter from Mr Lowles, M.P., to the Oolonial Office, submitting proposals for the formation of the Syndicate. Sir H. Nelson, then' Premier of Queensland, who waa then m London, to whom it was submitted, m replying to tbe letter, approves of the development of New Guinea, and states that he was not inclined to re- gard m an unfavourable light the pro- posals submitted, aud suggests that Sir William Macgregor's views should be obtained. After further correspon- dence between Mr Lowles, the Oolonial Office, and Sir H. Nelson, dealing with the details of the scheme, there followa a letter from Sir W. Macgregor to the Governor of Queensland, m which he points out that the acceptance of the scheme would practically settle the vexed question of Queensland em- ployers obtaining plantation labourers from New Guinea. He regards the settlement of the contract from this point of view as very desirable, be- cause it would provide employment for a large number of natives m their own country, and practically render re- cruitment elsewhere impossible. After the draft agreement had been signed between Sir W. Macgregor and the syndicate, Sir H. Nelson wrote to the Governor, Lord Lamington, stating that he could see no objection on be- half of the Queensland Government, why it should not be. approved. Next follows a letter from Sir W. Mac- gregor, giving the reason for his ap- proval of the acceptance of the scheme, and notifying the approval of the New Guinea Council. The remainder of the correspondence refers to tbe objec- tions subsequently raised by the con- tributing colonies, which have already been dealt with. Melbourne, June 15 Sir George Turner considers that the New Guinea land grab correspondence shows a breach of faith with the con- tributing colonies. The negotiations had been proceeding for months with- out any hint being given, and at the recent conference between Sir William Macgregnr and the Premiers m Mel- bourne no mention was made of the matter. Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — " \\ hat cannot be cured mv-f 1- te endured" lead not be 8-id to tl-osc who Buffer from the effects of bad legs, Boorbutio and scrofulouß .ores, as Pkl oway's O.utmenl and Pills are ■■i^enflid specifics for these dis-rc-sicg ffl ctions. The earnest grntitu>ie of thousands who have exi>e;ienced the wonder- fu! i. fl euce of these remedies, so that they aye been raised f.nm a position of prostrate h lpessne s to one of independence an;, comfort, is being constantly expressed, both personally and by letter. Their va'ue ia known throughout the world for every form of disease. In cases of indigestion, ague, feverß and disorders of the stomach and bowels, the pills are an infallible remedy. For gout, rheumatics, neuralgia, &c, the Ointment is a blessing to thousands cf poor BufrV.ru. c -" -..—-. -_-v-_-_- ■-» NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. I JUVENILE CLOTHING. THIS DEPARTMENT of our Extensive Business is deservedly popular with • Parents and others who appreciate Perfect fitting and Fashionable Garments. WE are now showing a Large Choice of the hew NORFOLK SUITS WITH GOLF KNICKERS, Also — CAMBRIDGE SUITS, Also— [ MARITIME AND SAILOR SUITS. To Fit Boys up to 16 Years of Age, AND INVITE INSPECTION. 1000 SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM HALLENSTEIN BROS. & Co. A- G. BARTON, MANAGER. ASHBURTON , pOULTRY, "piGEON, & /CANARY I SHOW. ' JULY Ist d 2td, 1898. i GRAND DOLL SHOW— Best Dressed 1 D .11. First Przi, 15s ; Second Prize, 10a } T lird Prize, s*. No Entrance Fee. First P.izato become the Society- property and to be sold by Auction. GRAND ART UNION — Tickets, la each ; admit to Show. Prizes to be seen at Miss Shkehan's, Messrs T. H. Undbilli 1 & Cos, and Mr H. C. mirimpton's. . i — liOZIJB TEA puro i*



I WANTKD. T_> KST Value m the Trade. — If you want _D to buy m the Cheapest Market go to i McDonald and McDjahmid, Jfasc Street, ANTED-Beauty of" "Hebron and Beauty of Bath Seed Potatoes, must be good sample. —Apply Fletcher Bros. W~ ANTED Known- Ladieß' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. TTILOWER'S Refreshment Rooms, East IJJ Street for Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa, Afternoon Teas a specialty. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladieß' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier, «* The Corner." A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete se of Samples m Men's Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties, the newest styles at very low prices. Every description of olothing m stock and to order. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known. — That every de- partment at Mitchell & Turner's iB now fully Btocked with new and .select goods which are invariably bought for cash m the best European. Markets, four oases ex Rangitira now showing! PIOTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does tbe work himself j therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 ENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 pairs of Mellor's Indestiuctible Boots. Wear like brass. . WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zeaiandia Boob Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and moab reliable Boot Shop. — Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aud Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4. lid* — Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle atrapß. — Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Stoic. rpENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot -"tore. WANTED Known— Good value lor little money at Mellor's, Zeaiandia Boot Store. WANTKD KNO-VN.— Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Giovea 2a lid, 3s 61, 4s 6d per p„ir. Worth double. --W. H. Collier, " The Corner." NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get woiiderf ul value at Mellor's, i ancred Sue* t. \\TANTI-D— Wise Mothers to try our VV Indestructible School Boot. — Mkllor's Zeaiandi- Koot Store. WANTKD eveiy buyer of Flaneilette to .te ours, before purchasing e'&e- where. Best makes m Blankets and Sheet- ing aud Pillow C-jKous iv ail widths and » ze->. Four Casee J »cker., Mantle." and Fur Goods per Rangitira just opened.— Mitchell an Turner. WANTED— Six:y strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. IXO2-I*_ TISA. T. H. UNDRILL J [_. A. UNDRILL ] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ft jv^v^W —^aS^—M—.— >>»*''*'' .- TaJaiSbfe-^****-*'*'"'- 313 *™**"*^ *■' *** WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous clients, we have pur- chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, aud that we are prepared to furnish funerals m the beat possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H. UNMILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Note Address— Opposite Aroatfe, and next Building Sooiety Office. 5 217 STOCKTAKING SALE. CLEARING LINES THIS WEEK. A r\ Cases Keroßene I 50 dcz3n Lamp Globes and Chimneys I Case Lamps (assorted) 16 cwt. New Washing Extracb 25 Boxes Candles 1 Cask Each of Flour of Sulphur, Ground Borax, Ground Saltpetre, and Ground Alum. 1 Case Enamelled Ware 1 Cask American Batter Dishes 1 Cask English China, inoludiug Cupa and Saucers, Plates, Milk?, C» earns, Sugars, 6 tc< 3 Crates English Earthenware, inoluding Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, Table j Ju^s, Cheese Stands, Teapots, Toilet 9 Ware, etc. Also a Full A.sortment of Table and j Pockob Cutlery, Nickel Spoons and ( Forks, Eleotroplato, etc , c *LV. AGENTS IN ASHBURTON Si. FOR DEi_lCi^o'3 MAZAWATTEB EJ3AJS.. CABSON & CO., j t ~---~r *cers, Tea Merchants Grocers and Ironm^« dek i TANORED STREET, *XV AROADE, \ . ASBBURTQW;



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the publio that he has removed from Tan-red Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot snppers oan be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hare. — large or .mall quantities, at once POULTRY A SPECIALTY. | STRATHMORE PBIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"""I AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS | TERMS . From 2 Guineas per week*] PATIENTS OAN BE ATTENDED BY THFjU OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. I Apply to— THE MATRON, | Strathmorb Private Hospital, : Ferry Road (just over Eaßt Belt), Christ 135 churoh. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINC AND INVESTMENT SOOIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, I ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manas; ■ QUCCEBS IN BUSINESS IS ONLY ! TO BE OBTAINED BY CAREFUL BUYING. t ANDREW ORR Has Purchased About — i 100 LADIES' JACKETS and CAPES, Which will be Offered during the Next Few Weeks AT a TREMENDOUS QACRIFICE. REMENDOUS OACRIPICE. THEY ARE ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE GOODS, . — lncluding — Seal and Olotb oi Evory Shade. - " ANDREW ORR ' ~AT~THE D.I.C SALE Ol* *AHOY GOODS. TUST PURCHASED.. *° '* S ° ld * O whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOU, SEMAN - 8 STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. . I ■ — __ — ■ Mirrors, Eaael Pictures, Oleographs, Ph.. .< Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wii Goods, Easels. Brush Racks, Writing-deskß. , Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, j Stamp Albums, Brass Gooda, Inkstands, j Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, whioh will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE .PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Boom to Display these special lots, they will he put ont m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. ' AT THE AT THEf D.I.C. D.I.C . B, HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. ' E, Q, BROW^,. Manager )



»• WINTER SEASON <« A. P. WILLIAMSON X S NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweede, Serges, Vicugnas, etc, suitable for the present Season. NEWEST TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Eto. FIRST-CLASS DRESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannellettes, -, Calicoes-, Sheetings, Tablings, Etc. New Tartan and Floral Flannellettes and I Moletons, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. x MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TWEED SUITB, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Shirts, Sooks, Scarves, Hats, Caps, Braoeß, eto eto. > '  ' -P-BtICJ-B-S BIGHT. SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET Hew Mind MiMee Company. BSTABLIS hTd' L _ 185 9j CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPREMXEB AKD~~wiALTHIEBT COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED _?OR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY* FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON CROWING CROPS. THRESHING MAOHIrfX-S, &o„ ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES ha;nmeb & graves. AGENTS SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. TjURMERS REQUIRING the above NESTING would find Jit to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRIOES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and , Turpentine, always m Stock Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euamelware, at Christchuroh Prices. Splendid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coup-cm will he ; ound m every lib packet. GORE ••THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure,. j PLOUR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRIOEiS.:?* ! A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware, Goods delivered daily. Ordorß by Po.t promptly attended to. SfiEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months a* 5 20 cvm with the exception of THURSDAYS AND SAIUBDAYB, when we oloae t»t>.l p *m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. *' MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBTJRTOj^. MM^^Ma*----a___a__H__M_a__n__M__a_i_____«BaHM__^^ COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. mHE SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT Lasts Longest, is the Safest, Best, and by far the most Economical Coal ia the market for Household and Steam Purposes. EVERY FAMILY SHOULD USE IT, It will save you money and labor m cleaning. SOLE AGENTS— W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER Ie COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company Ltd, * i



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Asrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashbarton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clear! ova: Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristoharoh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES* J HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARD? & CO., Merohants, Rakaia, to aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Diatrict, and m oonjunobion with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ *----H-H---M-__H__a__H_M--a---H-H_-_^_a_-^ = PURE SEEDS. — T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the moat COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO OLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£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— HTTRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS] RAPE, LUCERNE, TRLhOt-.. Em D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal OASH 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 4s W PER DOZEN. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL 1 ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 0" ROBERT MURRAY, (I^^^M EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. l\!w SHBURID Wi| \S^O_J_a(r (For the last 18 years the only practioal Horologist m the District.) TNVITES the publio to Inßpeob his magnificent.stook WATCHES, * * CLOCKS,' fl JJ__,W_E_!___JL__E-_l3tY, Q |4 laSc PJL.-'V-CJE-l-* GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. * Watolies of all grades from the lowest prioe to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods, a. 0 Clocks In Ormolu Marhle, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Oases, the -- higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W »*} Jewellery audi Plated Goods— Newest designs, " beßt qualiby, lowesb prloes. ,4 — — b t Q Holding the most perfeob plant, bhe largesb sbook of maberials, and J the most Bkilful staff of workmen, Robbbx Mobbay can offer exoeptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. m 50 YeftTS Experience m the trade. WHEAT. WHEAT. Vl_7__ ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIIM G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are alio prepared to Store Grain on Fermers acconnb m onr New Grain Stores Weßt Streeb, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Ful Bleed Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFIQEB AND BTOREfc, WEST STREET.



Shipping. " "Z-gl -j 1 . he NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Besb Accommodation for all olasßes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of 1 Bbeamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellingbon June 9 D. ofPfcl'd 38_2 — Ju'y 7 Ruahine 6127 — Augusb 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Sept. 1 CARGO STEAMERB. Waikato 4766 June Otarama 3808 — July Rakaia 5628 — _ August R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For furbher particulars apply bo FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION OOMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. t£\JL. "DOTAL MAIL STEA- jj||||gk^J_\) MERS, with superior _V§|&mb£^ acoommodatlonforall classes of passengers, oalllng at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. mouth, __ Tons Commander From I Dabe. Gothic ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio ._ 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn 1 — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland __ — 1 lonic .„ 4753 Kempson «4 —| — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — ' CARGO STEAMERS. *_■'_■. - ■— a.-..-—- .■ ■■ I ■ ■-.- - ■■■■■11. ■ Rangitira 4045 Burton ...IP Chime April 30 Mamari ... 3583 MoDougali Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori _ 5200 M offatb ... — fakeha ...14331 Proaser.... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limmed STEAMERS SAII FFXMLITTELTON AS UJSUER: For Wesbport and Oreymouth — Weeklya Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day aud Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, 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 further particnlars apply to Fa FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. _— I — —■_— ■— ■ mm —^ b a_aaa__ — — i m — i m m m — — —^ MUSICAL. M R H. B RYAOT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. *~~~— t j For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLTNE. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TONER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding DUtriota every four mouths— viz., ' arch, July, and November, and Methven as per arrangemenb. ORDERS may be lefb wibh MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Musio Studio, Aroade Chambers, Ashbur ton, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MOSIO. TaWT R S DOWMAN TT ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklook Street, A_hburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations, A OABD MRS A fl P< LA RIDGE -_iL_ Kj. VyLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application, pßM_ll_a-«-_«»a-B_«M»--B__M_-M-B_M HEJSBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Publio most heartily for their constant -(rapport daring the past 14 years, and assures them thab the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mu_- erers' Bootß being a'*speoialby) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnißhes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed ab tho prices Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stook with a large assortment of Stationery a pw prices. Only Steel Holler Flour kept, c