The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol \x. no. 4507

Ashburtois : Tuesday, May 31, 189S,

PRICE : ONE PI? FEY



11XWAM) TOWY BOUSD. — —^ » , The monthly meeting of the Tinwftld Town Board was held m the Tcmperanoe Hall on Friday last. Present — Messrs E. Gate* (chairman), C. Doherty, M. Lagan, J. M. Hamptcn, and T. Williams. CORBESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from Mr R. M. Cuthbertson re breach of by-laws, and stating that convictions had been obtained m. eases lately brought before the Cbort for breach of tho by-law referring to the. driving of stock on Archibald street. ■ From Mr J. Daly, asking the Board to open the main road for the purpose of driv* ing stock thereon. — It was resolved that as there was a better and moie convenient road to the yards for travelling stock, and m view of the large expense incurred by tbe Board m maintaining Archibald street, the applica- tion could not be entertained. From the ABhburton County Counoil quot* ing rates they would pay for the collection of email birds' heads, and asking the Baard to allow the Clerk to count the heads.— -The letter waß adopted, and the wishes of tho Counoil acceded to. IT-LAMS, The Inspector reported on oases of breaches of by-laws, such as bicycles on footpaths, slaughtering within the distrust without) permit, etc.— The Inspector was instructed to send m a written report of the cases. BHHWLING. (The oommittee appointed reported having received lendeia for shilling, and that of Messrs Fitzgerald Bros, waa accepted. The report was adopted and the committee's action approved. It was proposed to invite tenders for 500 yards of shingle to be delivered on various streets. ACCOUNTS. A small account was passed for payment. FELICITATIONS. Mr Williams, as the oldest member, said he would like to take the opportunity before * adjourning of congratulating their esteemed chairman upon the very wise etep be was about, to take. Be referred to Mr Gates' approaching marriage He was not ture whether Mr Gates or himself had been tbe longest on the Board, but he trusted the new venture would not prevent) blno from still occupying the position he was now m as chairman, the duties which that position entailed having always been carried out by him m a thoroughly honeßt manner. Mr Doherty and other members also spoke m congratulatory terms of the chairman's coming marriage. Mr Gates m feeling terms thanked the members for their kind expressions and good wishes. He had been taken by turprise, and had not expected to have tn reply to such kind congratulations. He trussed that he should be able to occupy a seat on the Board for years to come During his term of office he had always endeavoured to sturfy the general interests of the ratepayers and avoid any personal interest, and such would be his object so long as he had a seat on the board. Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — A wonderful invention is one which, whilst being useful to the world, his hardly before been dreamt of by scientific men. Many as'onhhing propo'a's have frequently teen made with leference to a revolution m our already rapid means of locomotion, hat nothing riruc'ical has yet b> en effected. No doubt, the time will come when % trip be. ween London and Ntw York will seem like a pleasant excursion of a few hours' duration. The ingenuity of man crn accomplish wonders, and there is no telling when its limit will be reached. It will be d'fficult, however, to produce anything more _^ wondeiful than Hoiloway'a Pilla and OiDt-' ment. As sterling remedies for all Complaints nothing can «qual them. ECLIPBE CYCLE WOIK3 STOCK TAKING SALE NOW ON, 1? WORI ' H . of New an<J Second- ,JEj»_li_Pi P hind Bicycles, Lam pa, Belts, Saddles, loe Clipa, Haodle Hare, Tyres, Valvsß, Chains, Chain Wheel", Trouser clip?, Westwood Rims, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, etc., eta, AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. Remember — S^SALE ONLY LASTS 4 WEEKS. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTCN. PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately occupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NfXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be pleased to see his Old Customers. He also notifies that he has seemed the services of MR P. PRICE, who was Bairdresser by Special Appoint* ment to the late Bir William Jervois and Family, and Lord Onslow and Family (late j, Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two years experience with Messrs G Douglas & Co., ' Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Koyal Family), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdreßsiog Saloon, Dunedin. MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the iiDliloroform U.«tr Wash, so well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. MR PRICE being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladieß' Ha^rdressing, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singed once a Month, and m case of Ladies' Hair falling or turning prematurely grey, to consult him at oooe. Ladies Hair DRESSED for Balk, Partiet, and Wtddiuge. H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET. 6 179 KO L A " P B Aliment of economy against fatigue hUDger, afcd thirst Antidep.erl.ic, antifatiguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipfdists, aEcen- tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, «nd to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop " Franco, M. Ch., Gamier 8, Rue def Francs-Bourereois, Parm. -...■■„„ THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney



I WANTED. I OIR Mellons—Pie Mellons for jam. oho-d XT Oranges, Bananas, etc.— H. A. Floweb Fruiterer and Confectioner. STOP that Cough— Flower's celebrated Cough Drops will do the triok. Trj them. H. A. Floweb, Confectioner, Eaai Street. A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete se of Samples m Men's Hats, Cape, onirfcs and Ties, the newest styles at very low prices. Every description of clothing m etook and to order.— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known. — That every de. partment ab Mitchell & Tubnhr's is now fully stocked with new and select goods which are invariably bought for ca»h m the besb European Markets, four oaßes ex Rangitira now showing) ~piCTURE.FRAMING.-W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings instook. Trial solicited. Country oustomera* work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED KKO WN.-Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collikb, " The Corner." mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. POUND— In Tanored Street, the cheapest j and most reliable Boot Shop. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try oar Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sa!e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellok, Tancred Street). FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid* — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Ztalandia Boot Hore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE — We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, lanored Stre<. t. / EGGS, EGGS-^ Wanted 1000 dozen Fre*h Eggs ; aleo, one ton Pure Honey.— Flktchkr Bbos , Cash Supply Stores. EUGS, EGGS— Wantid 1000 dczen Fteeh Kggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Flktchkr Bros., Cash Supply Stores WANTED every buyt* of Flanellette to see oura, before purchasing e'se- where. Beat makes m Blankets and Sheet* ing and Pillow Cottons iv all widths and s zes. Four Cases Jackets, Mantles and Fur Goods per Rangitira just opened. — Mitchell jnd Turner, WANTED— Six 1 y strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — MellOß'? Zealandia Boot Store. Friedlanciei Bros., Limited. TO LET. " 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort- able fuur-roomed Cottage, conveniently situ-ited near Aehbutton. Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MASSEY-BARRIS COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. mHIS Machine ia very simple m con- X Btruotion, and being composed chiefly of Steel, is light m appearance, »troog and durable. The Massey-Harris Fertilising Drill and Seeding Machine performs a very wide range of work. It ia used for light cultivating. It is used for weeding summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadcaß . It will sow any kind of grain m drills. It is the only rolier. bearing grain drill on the markeb. The MaEsey- Harris Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate, soil, and fertilisers peculiar to these colonies, and is the only Jmll imported that is built specially to meet the requirements of the Australasian trade. This Machine iB now on view at our West Street premises, and publio Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] FOE PEIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 ACJRES Of Really First-class Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Bus, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLS.NDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. WE HAVE, FOB BALI- MACHINE DEBSSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HEURING, Esq., of ALFORD STATION. True to name, an excellent] [yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED; :



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY! JAMES BAKER, Havelook Street, has been appointed Agent for Ashburton of the Famous RUDGE-WHITWOKTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the best machine ever offered to the public. Call and inapeob them for quality and price. 231 W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the publio that he has removed from Tanored Street, to the OLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STRKF/I (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be gob at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or email quantities, at onoe POULTRY A SPEOIALTY. STRATHMORE , PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /°(AN Acoommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS •• From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY THF/., OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Btrathmokb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Eaßb Belt), Christ 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 i SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWAKD STEPHENS, Manager DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tins, the delioate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the las twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bnry Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES to j G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Don't Cough.— Relief can be obtained immediately. Use "Reading's Cough Lozenges " — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent physionns. They at once oheok the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease— one or two at bed .time eoßtttei wflt. Sold everywhere m tioi, r 13£<3 each.



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made "'ATALANTA Bloyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman AN "ATALANTA' BICYCLE, Fitted wlftn'Daalop lyrai, new f and equipped with all accessories neoeuary to render a maoMae absolutely ready for uee FREE OF CHARGE. A» the publioatlon of the workiDg of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles 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 Ohristohuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this oolossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY-! i WELLINGTON! WHEAT. _ WHEAT. ITH'B ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIIN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKRT RATES, We are also prepared to Store GralD on Fsrmerß account m our Few Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fnl .sited Oornsaokfl and Twine Supplied at LOWBSI' CUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFIORS AND STORED. WEST STREET. nn: 15,000 irzr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING^EQUIRED. 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 iv 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 WINTER SEASON A. P. WILLIAMSON "T|S NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Mosfe Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeds, Serges, Vicugnas, etc., suitable for the present Season, NEWEST TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc, Etc. FIRST-CL ASS DRESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannelletteß, Caliooeti, Sheetings, Tablings, Etc. New Tartan and Floral Flannelletteß and Moletons, now bo fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. IMEN'S, YOUTHS' AND KOYS* TWEED SUITS, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Bhirts, Sooks, Scarves, Hats, Cape, Braces, etq etc. PRICES RIGHTt SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER TANCRED STREET,



- = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE 3 SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the game at work. I am now prepared TO OLE AN* for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND.GKBAIN, f and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply beat RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel .; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16Albs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of whioh must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISE CLOVERS} TURNIPS' RAPE, LUCERNE, TRklOiu, Em D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON; WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. > TAM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FRftß OF COMJ MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. COKNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7£d PER DOZEN. 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 Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liyo Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately 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— Matson and 00, Ohristchuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohurch 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE mads arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab District, and m oonjunotion With them it will be my endeavour to make the RAEAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Auhburton GREAT REDUCTION 7n PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON! Y.OU AJRB INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & Mcdxarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. 1 ' ' ' »U« ' EVERY Artiole is marked ia PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRICE Posaible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Boatook Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoeß, jußt to hand. BESPOKE WORK *c REPAIR^ Every Description of Hand-Bewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Frioe Possible, by First-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald "&~mcDiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON I ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TTNDERTAKE all k'ndi of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering 1 , Woodworking, & BlacksmitMng. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON. i ■■■'■•■ . •



Shipping. ■dpsstjt' NEW ZEAXAND ■* eliillii§?S HIPP ING oa> ' LINE EOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Aooommodation for all olanei o Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 D. of Ptl'd 3822 — July 7 Ruahin* 6127 — August 4 Rimutaka 4615 — Sept. 1 CARGO BTEAMERB* 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 further particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ..gl^ T3OYAL MAIL STEA- ffjßgK' MERS, with superior I^^^^ M * of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Tons Oommander From Date. iothio m. 7739 Kidley~ Wel'tn May 26 DeJphio ... 3355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Soobland .« — lonio ... 4753 Kempson k .l — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — OAR6O STEAMERS. * Rangitira 4045 Barton .„ P Chime April 30 Mamari ... 3583 Moßongall Wellg'n May 5 Matatua.-. 3320 Evans .. — Maori »_ 5200 Moffatt ... — Pakeha . M 4331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: i For Wesbport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays . The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F« FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. "jt/TR TT T3RYANT TTING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashbarton. fifethven onoe a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTJS, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. ®he new term - will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OABD. MISSi JESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN] Saundees' Buildings, Ashbarton, MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS ABhburton and Bur rounding Distriots every four months— viz., Maroh, 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. TIT R 8 "DOWMAN TP ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, Havblook Street, A&hbubtoh. . RAKAIA-UuESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A fl i^LARIDGE J\~* Vy« VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HENEY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN , THANES the Publio most heartily for their constant (rapport during the past 14 years, 'and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hate, Boot*, (Mus- erers' Boots being a speoialty} Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of • every kind, Oils, China, and • Glassware, oannot be surpassed at ths prices Patent lfedioines of all detoriptions kept In stock; frith » Urge assortment) of Stationery a $W priOH, Oaly StMl Roller Flour kept* *