The Ashburton Guardian.

vol xix. no. 4409

A.SHBURTOJS : Tuesday, February 1, 18^8.

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Miscellaneous Items

A silver-plated hob band of a trap wheel hu been lefbab this office by the finder. Potatoes m Sydney are realiaing the highest prices known for the ia.fc wven your** Large quantities of gaa, bud no oil an district (five marrtnod^einTre) "22 17 persona dependent on them gle) » Wlth The Canterbury Farmers' Co-ooerativa .og.il.or with a ged dwelling Sase^S Ihe yield of grain this Beaßon i,^,™^;; SStesl^L« Bhould be loa%c& " ° f donbtfal workmanship, afe b£g sold m Birmmgharn m thousands at the insignificant price of eighteen-pence. They fire a small cartridge, and are remarkable weapons for the pr.ce ; but the Birmingham ■ police are m despair over their sale, as quite js^srai?'' have Bhoc their - eet - n Th « flooding of Skelmersdale Pit, near O.m,kirk by the breaking m of the' River lawd, which caused the loss of two livea m I^vember ] aßt is expected ' to have the effect of quenching tip great fire which n.i B raged m the mine since iNovember, 1872. ( Oit I h ; .t occasion four men lost their lives. Ihe Kiver iawd waa turned into the work ing, for a time, but the fire waa not wholly . -xungnished, so the area of four acres was simp y built up with thick brick wails Tnd loft to barn. I C httß been burnin wn 81UC6. "1 ho Queensland Diseases m Plants Act) has been brought into operation, and all consig. ments of plants and frnit ;ikely to be aticcied by suoh iuacob pesta an have been proclaimed under the Act are being inspected by Uie officers of the Department of Agricul turo who have been appointed inspectors under the Act. Already several parcel of ipples consigt.ed to Brisbane from Sydney have been discovered to be infested with tha codlin moth, and have been accordingly con dtmned. It may be that these apples (or part of them) composed- the shipment of apples from the Uuited States that were prohibited from entering other ports of Australia. r

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Tbe Aahburton Publishing Company's Almanac for 1898, just issued, will be found an exceedingly handy little book for anyon* to keep. Besides a large quantity of usefu? information concerning Government, & vil way, and Post and Telegraph offices,! hie are odds and eaAs of matters which mak Ihe little volume a regular encyclopedia o useful knowledge. Persons not m busineat will find within the limita of some hundred and fifcy pageß reliable data with regard those thousand and one little things which crop up m daily life affecting our domeati arrangements, our travelling expeditions, and our small speculations. For here wi have tabulated information re money orders telegraphic and cable rates, ready reckoner and various weight and money tables, and there are all Borta of valuab'e hints to house* keepers, farmers, and others. Not the leaob striking features of this almanac are a neat cash book and a very convenient diary of household expenses. The book contains a few illustrations of the Boyal family, Lord Kanfurly, etc., and a number of advertise* men's of local business men, which will enable the possessors of this very convenient almanac to find m a moment where they can buy any article they can possibly require, or where to go if they want any business transacted for them, or any service done. The almanac can be had for the small sum of sixpence from Messrs H. M. Jones or H. N. Anderson ; also from Messrs Hardy and Co., Rnkaia Shannon Bros., Chertsey ; and Hibbs' Bros., Methven.

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Hollowat's Pilt.s. — Nervousness and want of Energy. — When first the nerves feel uusfcruog, and iistlessness supplants energy, the time has come to take some such alttra* tive as Holloway'a Pills to restrain adißorder from developing itself into a disease. These excellent Pills correct all irregularities and weaknesses. They act so kindly, yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is rovived, the b'ood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent aystems are invigo- rated. These Pills are puicable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effect on persons who are out of condition ; they soon rectify whatever is m fault, restore strength to the body and confidence to the mind. xr v L A F E Aliment of ecouoaiy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatigufng, stiniula- tiug, reconstitnent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowers, racers, banters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rne def Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney W« otten hear of sensational bets being made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry ; a bible-backed policeman to a pint of she oak ; a| hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and so on. The art of betting is to win, and to wiu yon mußt baok certainties. Here is a tip ! You baok " Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to beat a cough or cold every time. You'll always geb home ; do Johnny Armi itropg abou,fc that,"



Hanmer and Graves. Dipping Season. WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARD-, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP, Which we are alao prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. CORNSACKS. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AT. LOWEST RA/rESS*. TT^E ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC. ETC. SUTION'S SEEDS. HAVING been appointed Agents m Ashburton for Messrs Sdtton and Sons, we can supply all thia firm's well known RAPE & TDRNIP SEEDS, Besides a large variety of 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 PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salr. Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for ienciug ofi turnips), Clover, and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils— Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. 600 AORKS AT KUAVUNA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Kuapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each padtiuck. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed, j Terms— Small cash deposit, balance at a low I rato o interest. HANMER & GRAVES. Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) ( Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per 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. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay- ments from £s£On per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnetb street. Rent, 12i per week HENRY STJBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OB WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERLY. fTIHAT Charmingly Situated Suburban 1 Property on Belt Road, AUenton, containing about 6£ Acres of the best land m the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every convenience ; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq , under lease expiring March 5 next., Full particulars from WILLIAM HORNE. 1 155 W. H. SUTHERLAND, BROS to inform his customers and the public that he ha* removed from Tancred !Stre: t, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BORNIiTT STREET . • • ' , (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. r POULTRY A SPECIALTY, 9



WANTED, DEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's X t Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Tvow'.* your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoeß, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty muid? To Mbllob'b Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said. WANTED Known— That we ate now showing tho finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats, m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Sbi ts just opened. —Mitchell & Tubnee. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lim »t S Saotk'b, OptioiaD. ANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two oases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & 'lurnkb's Dresses and Dress making ona trial.- A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at A. HARBISON'S, Eaßt Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christoburoh prices, and equal iy good Duchesse Chestß at from £3 10s ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15a ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. Ail other things at reduced prices. 12 94 \\T ANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain TT Sale now on. Come early. Chil- dren's Straps Is 9J, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot «ale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The Corner." BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collifr's Clearing Sale, " The Corner." FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated lomato Sauce, dimply delicious with hot or cold joints. CHRIS I MAS Presents m Fancy Choco- late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Gill aud inspect at H. A. Flower, leudiog Coufectioner. liOZlfcl TISA. i** I-*™**© WANTED Known — Weldon's Journal, Christmas ; YoUDg "Ladies' Journal, January ; Something to Read ; Weldon's Dressmaker, Weldon's Bazaar, Windsor Magazine (Christmas), Strand Magazine (Christmas) — at H. N. Anderson's. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Cliribtmaa and hew Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. WANTED Known, m fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mellor's Zealaudia Boot Store. T BEARD a man say that you got wonder _L ful value for little money, at Mellor'B Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooncs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a borne. The Wife's Welfare. treatise posted free. It will teach you 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 mo for valuable free Book concerning ycur« selves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiet, 4 Collin* place, Melbourne. LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. BOOTS Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellorb Zealaudia Boot Store. TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s O lid, usually 8a 91. — Mellor's Zea- landia Boot Store. T7IISHING Season.— l am now showing a , Jj great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. HARDLEv, East Street. WANTED Known— That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap ; and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. MoiSON's Premier Boot Dep6t, Ashburton * For Indigestion, tho best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They oaD confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fronr injurious drugs. Acting at once as a Bplen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequalle<? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, siok Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles *s lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Yed • fine Vendors throughout bhe world HIOZIK TEA. I* JBewt i



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Ooourred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " AtalanU "JBioyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Geutleman, can obtain the exclusive use and choice ol AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a machine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. 'Aa the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying ' Bicyoles 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 Christohurch, 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 advantagei of this our Uteßt enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN J AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFJfEOE-139, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYOLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELL^AND SON, EXPEESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAN D 4 MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8 £10, £12— MUST BE CLEARED. * ' Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. XTTE HAVE just landed a choice selection of Pl.tted Goods of Esquisite Designs, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and persons requiring Presents for their friends will do well to call, inspect our stock, and make their seleotionfearly. W. H. COLLINS & CO. —15,000 = 'OBION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY ** j ■ *fe- j ! THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL 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, Crom whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW » . . . \ T>EGS to notify that he has REMOVED to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS -• . L. F. ANDREWES &G. J. NEILL. * Friedland&r's Corner, EAST STRKSiT. ■« 1 108



| JJ ROBERT MURRAY, 8 j /^^^^k E^T STREET, ASHBUKTON. ' \SgU|^j^F (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) INVITESgthe public to inspect his magnificent stock of 9) JJtJWJhiLJL.IQ«.Y, Q y [&> PJL.AI Il.l> 6OOD». OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk o— . 0 Watolies of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. _ , W CJlocfeco m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Gates, the ... i higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m f] Je^pvellery ax&d JPlated Groods—Neweet designs, " . best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robbrx Mvbbat can offer exceptional . advantages m the execution of Repairs. H 90 7901S Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeerit, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker^ ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and . Ashburton Aloernafeely Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throw ghout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariitK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchurch White's Sheep Dip n Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunediu Planet Junior Garden and Field 1 ooia Belfast Manures KAKAH DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVH] made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohants, Rakaia, to ■ act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab District, and m con June tiob wtth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ajhburison GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, A.S B BURTON) i = PURE SEEDS. = T 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. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 26lbs to 441b8 to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lba to 16|lbs to the bushel ;j also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity 6i 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 -is 7£d PE& DOZES. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4£d. and 4fd per lb, less 2| net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. *TTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account m onr New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, ou very favourable terms Ful sized Gornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST OUBRBNT KATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED WEST STREET.



Shipping. jfflfljHtjt NEW ZEALAND 3gfH|iH§gESHIPPING 00. i LINE UOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasaes oi Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. tTongariro 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Ruablne 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka 4515 — April 14 Kaikoura 4507 — M»y 12 We are now prepared to book through pMßages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tloulars on application. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. •£N. -k Tf OVAL MAIL STEA- jdaGgk^Xl) MURS, with superior \|j^^^E^accommodatloniorallolaßßeß of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- mouth. lons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... Wel'tn Mar. 3. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 lonic ... 4753 Kempson»« — vlar. 31 Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ...I — May 26 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... Wel'tD Feb. 3 Pakeha ... 4331 Proaser ... — Feb. 14 Matatua... 3583 Burton ... — Rangitira 4045 Levack ... — Mamari ... 3320 Evans .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents, i IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Wftikare, 3670 tona register. IN JANUARY Next thia favorite Steamer will make two trips to the West Coaat Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on Che 29i<h. And m July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Baratonga. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 .'3 Agent. MUSICAL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, "TT7TLL Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, YV February 1. At Home to Pupils after FRIDAY, January 28. Saunders' Buildings and AllentoD. Llewellyn Owen, M.CftJ'M.., l^.k? L-CiML. PIANOFOJKTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. The new term will commence on MONDiY, the 24th inst. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — vie., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN GWEJST ah hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A cuhd _ . I MRS A Ci -Al. \J. VliAlUDihl TEACHEK CJ? PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGIIsG COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. 1%/T R 8 "O OWM A N THOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOE STBEBT, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. "]i/T IBS fIARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. *J24 M R H. B RY4NT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN j SADNDBE8 1 BUILDINGS,