The Ashburton Guardian.

AsnBuaTOJS : Thursday, June 9, 1898.

Yol xx. no. 4515



i ELGHT. M From Oat Own Correspondent. H^| The School Committee met on Fridi^^ evening last, and deoided to vote for l^H Ed for the GWerbary College vacanoj^B Several repairs were authorised, and aS| counts passed for payment. The Inspeotej^H report of his surprise visit showed thai ~^fl buildings and grounds were kept m a bigh^Hj commendable manner, and that the SOIKkHh work was well forward and satisfactory. 'WU The Baud of Hope propose holding concert m a few weeks, to raise food! ft^H prizes and treat for the Sunday Schoo^Bj when speakers, and others with muito^Hfl talent, are expected from Ashbnrton; * j^l A meeting waß held on Tuesday eveninjH with a good attendance, to consider the mH visableneßs of forming a club for the wißtoßfl months. It was decided to commence OV^H immediately, and to hold a social evening ofl Friday, June 10, when the time wilt O^HJ spent m music, games, etc. It WM deoide^H to hold meetings' on alternate Tuwdaya, •n^Bj arrangements were made for' ft debate <^H smoking, a lady promising to argue for &flfl habit. The eveni«g3 will not be devoWflH entirely to discussions, but game* and mtuteßH eto., will all be inda'ged m. A good mmtoßJ ia looked foron Friday evening. _■ Maj r O. T. Pioton is manager of bh^H State Hotel, at Deniaon, Texas, which tbflH travelling m .n say ia one of the best hoteluH m that section. Ia epeaking of ChambenH lain's Colic, Cholera, and -Diarrhoea RemediHj Major P.eton cays : " I have used it my«el«H and m my family for Beven years, and t&knl pleaauie m sayiog that I consider it a^l^H infallible cure for diarrhoaa and dysenceryflj I always recommend it, and have frequenth^H administered it to my guests m the bote^H and m every case ibhas proved iteelt worth^B of unqualified endorsement!.' For Bale b^H Ashburton Drug Company. ~H KEROSENE. I XTTE CAN SUPPLY THIS All VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. H HANMER & GRAVES. I PLOUGH »HABB&. I IXTTE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGhB QUANTITY of both ■ i RANSOMES AKB HORNBBY'S MAEEsS and are prepared to supply Farmers at tb^H very lowest possible prices for Cash. H HANMER & GRAVES. ■ Dippiog* Season. ] WE a^e r^opared to DIP SHEEP aH our DIPPIKG YARDS, opposite tfl the Ashburton ISaleyards, and Bb all uee ■ LITTLE'S DIP I Which we are also prepared to Supply tfl Farrrers at Lowest Possible Quotations. H \TTE ARB BUYERS OF I GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, ■ WHEAT, O&TS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETO. BTO. -TTTE HAVE ALWA.YS IN STOCK- Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime O»te Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fire Test Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig fe« Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agrioultun Salt, Farm & Station Reqaißites of all kindfl including Tea (specially packed for us ana imported direct by ourselves from CeylonH Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, BraiH Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, FenoinH Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanizes Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all vari< ties; Ryegraes and Cocksfoot fmaohil dressed), Oils— Castor, Machinery, Boiia Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &Q. HANMER <S GRATES. ANDREW ORI HAS JUST OPENEDJa Second ßW] ment of NEW GOODS FOX THE WINTER. Specially Selected, Splendid i^ot of NEW MANTLES &CAPE 3, MILLINER' AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEBT STYLES. , New Kid Gloves, Corsets and Umbrella*, I beßfe makes. Carpets, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOT AND SHOES IN ASfIBURTON. : Inspection Invited. , ANDBEW 088



WANTED, WANTED Known- Ladies' Pietty Walking Shoeß m great variety at Mbllor's Zeal and ia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.— lndies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. UOLLIEK. " The Corner." PIE Mellons — Pie Mellons for jam, choice Orasges, Bananas, etc.— H. A. Flower, Fruiterer and Confectioner. STOP that Coogh— Flower'a celebrated Coagh Drops will do the trick. Try them. H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. AAREHOUBEMAN'S Complete ac of Samples m Men's Hatß, Capß, Shirts and Ties, the newest styles ab very low prices. Every description of clothing m stock and to order.— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known. — That every de- partment at Mitchell & Tubner's is now fully stocked with new and select goods which are invariably bought for each m the best European Markets, four cases ex Bangitira now ehowiog.- PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himeelf ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 rr\ ENJJERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mellob's Indestruotible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boob Shop.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTiSD — Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob'b Zealandia Boob Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lob of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid- — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Stoic. npENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Ztalandia Boob •*• tore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money ab Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get woiideiful value at Mellob's, i ancred Birevt. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 d« zeu Freeh Eggs ; aleo, one ton Pure Honey.— jFlistchkr Bros , Caah Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted lOOOdczen Ftesh Fggs ; also, one ton Beeswax — ji'LETOBKR Bros., Ckah Supply btorea j — j WANiuD every buyer of Flanellette to ! Eec ours, before purchasing e'se- where. Beat makes iv Blauketß and cheet- ing and Pillow Cottons iv all widths and s ze j . Four Cases Jackets, Mintlei and Fur G >odß per Rangilira just opened.— Mitcuell a- v Turner. WANTED— Six' y strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluaher). — Melloh'? Zealandia Boot Store. HENRY STEPHEKSON. HENRY BTEPHENSON, (.successor t,o Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yearß. 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 0 the county. Advances made on Gooda placed m my hands for Sale. TO LET.— House of 7 rooms, with Wash house, etc., Ccx Street.— Apply to Benky Stephenson. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearlygnew. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Fold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing ant Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meets from *JO» per month. HBMBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. —^ JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to hia Stock as well iss his Shop accommo- dation, is m a position to supply Booib and Shoes at lowest cash values— his own make, which ia not to be surpassed, and the best is the cheapest. Repairs with beat solo Tdalher and at once, at J. MOISONS ho only Practical Bootmaker, " Ihe Hal Bast Street, Aehburton. O «>" REWARD. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information a* will leid to the conviction of anyone Duttine m lead, wa*here t or m any w»5 ! SSiriSy damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, A-bburtoa^^^ iiDULOOR B .V^ AR ill The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives -to Diabete 9 , the illusion o 1 C a ne-Busar,^v»Uicuit has not them- convent. Jt B w«t«nmg powr bemg coDlidcr a ble,.each lump of the size of . kntil is sufficient to sugar a glass oj waur a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- h^'grogNtc, and is equivalent to, lU X^°ofrLTnfounded * trade saccharine, au impure produetioi COMPANY, Limited, Sydney,



W. H, SUTHERLAND, BEGS t<s inform bis customers and th c publio that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSrER AND FRIED PISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIEB. 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 DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of J Hares — large or email quantities, at once POULTRY A BPEOIALTY. ! STRATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pel week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THW-« OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. ! Apply to— THE MATRON, Stratemore Private Hospital, Forry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 church, i [ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FO3 THE WEEKLY HALF-; HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And Will be -open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that datt). KOWAKD STEPHENS, Manager DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. I; Packed »n Tins, the delicate Aroma }j Absolutely Preserved. » OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. HEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUTE Ssw lEreblod during the las tivelrve months. IT IS USED .EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Bestf and Cheapest Steam i I and Household Coal m the market. i Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour MiUn. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRKTE FOR PRICES TO ' CE. T. PARK, MOUNffl SOME RS. * — new :yobk levej* WATCHES. i 1 NEW YORK "LEVER {WATCHES; i ~ T^-EW YORK LEVER WATCHER ONLY IX >S <sd. a. JEJ 3SON, SOLE i StGENT.



A OIG ANTIC IDEA. HAS Ocourred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made |««ATALANTA\| Bicycle, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman i AN "AT ALAN T A" BICYCLE, Fitted wton Daalop lyraa, new, and equipped with all acoesßorie» neceasary to tender a maoWae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. An the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bioyoles would Boon exhaunb the largest Btock m the world, we have decided to limib ita application to those who tnake personal or written application to the Company a Depot Managers at Chriatchuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this oolosßal enterprise and furnißh them with all particulars requisite [for their participation m the advantages of this JourJ latest enterprise. < The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAYi WELLINGTON} BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop iv ABhburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at priceß which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND.MACHINES AT £2 10b, £3103, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MUST BE CLEARED. I Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 0 179 ARE IfIYITED TO I^PICr OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. EVERY Artiole is marked m PLAIN FIGUREB and the Lowest CASH PRICfi Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated •' Bostock Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to hand. BESPOKE WORK & REPAIRSj Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by First-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (x)— 1 McDonald & McDiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager BAST STREET. GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" nnHE Choicest Collection of New^Goods that has ever been displayed at " THE CORNER" is now on view, Special Attcntioa having been given that only the Newest, Most Stylish, and. Most Durable Gooda will be supplied, combined with lowest prioes. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES. (EluM Goods are Exceptional Value: HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. " The Corner" gives the BEST Value. DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Beßt Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. la all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNIT-TED VESTS, ii Great Variety. MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. ' New Crush Hate, Tiee, Shitta, and Collars. Specially Selected and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Special prices Warm Slippers, Children's from 9d, Womea'« 1/6 per pair. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNER."



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Fanners to inspect the same at work. I anj 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 from 261bs to 441bs to the bnshel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16ilbs to the bushel also, beat CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISE CLOVERS^ TURNIPS] RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKiOiu, Etc, D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMg MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands iot SALE either m Ashburtcn or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7Jd PER DOZENS WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL also- FBNCING WIRE, BAEB 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 ABhbnrton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hidoa, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearias Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Toois Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES, I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), and m conjunction i with them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. [ DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTOWJ Jg ROBERT MURRAY, /l^^^^k BAST STREET, ASHBUftTON. >§jjLfei|F (flor the last 18 years the only practioal Horologist m the District.) TNVITES the publio to hwpeol hia magnificenb>tcok WATCHES, ® CLOCKS, H JHSWJUIL.JL.EK.Y, 0 M J&J PUATJaW GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rK v Watcher of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. 0 CJIocRS m Ormolu Marble, Wood|: Nickel, and Fanoy Oaßes, the higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W Cj J Jewellery and Plated Goods- Newest designs, r> beat quality, lowesb prices, <jj — — i « i H Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of material, and £j the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mukbay can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. H 50 70ATS Experience m the trade. 1 THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, 1 ASHBUBTO2T, XTNDERTAKE all k'nde of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwrighb'sLWork, J General Engineering, Woodworking 1 , i & Blacksmithing. : KILWORTH & ASHBUBTOtf.



Shipping. JjMM^ NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teherlffo & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olaases of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Bteamera. Tohb. Departure. Dftte ' Kalkonra 450T Wellington June 9 D.ofPtl'd 3822 - J«'y \ Kuahin. 6127 - August 4 Rimutaka 461R — 8e P b> * " CARGO STEAMERB. Walklto^ Wt~ - Jv** Otarama 3808 - <*<% Rakaia 5628 - __ AagMb _ R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. j For further particular* apply to £RIEDLANDER BROS., Lro. Agents, Ashburton. ' SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. T3OYAL MAIL STEA- XL MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes JKBKKIB o f paßßengers, calling at Monte Video or Kio, Teneriffe and Ply. month . . ]Tons Commander From Date. sS*ri 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... Wei tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland „■ — lonio ... 1753 KLempßon.4 —. [ — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton .r.)P Chlms April 30 Mamari ... 3583 Moßougall Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori .- 5200 Moffatb ... — Pakeha .„ 4331 Prosaer ... — ' HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. NION STBAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LiMiTEn STEAMERS' SAH FRCMLITTELTON AS DJSUER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth — Weekly. . Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra Bailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch paperß Dunedin — Mondayß, 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 Christchurch daily papers for dateß and hour of sailing For further particnlars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. MUSICAL. mmlTb™ k ing (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokbs, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven onoe a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANoioHTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND -MANDOLTNE. £A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundbrs' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS ABhburton and surrounding Diatricfß every four month B --v.z., Maroh, July, and November, and Meuhven M § e BDETs me maT be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton^^ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TMTRS -DO"WMAN "JJI O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbeet, Ashbubton. RAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD M RB i ri I^l LA RIDGE PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SING^G COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HBRBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN *T*HANKS the Publio most heartily fo 1 their constant support during the pas 14 years, and assures them that the quaht; «f Goods m Drapery, New . Wmj Clothing, Trimmings, Hate, Boote, (Mut erers' Boots being a^ftL^S Ironmongery, Paints, Vamißhes, Brushes o •every kind, Oils, China, and Glasswan oannofc be Burpassed at tho prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stool With a large assortmenb of Stationery c fW priw Only Stwl RoUer Flow kept.