The Ashburton Guardian.

TOL XX. NO. 4486

Ashburtor : Thursday, May 5, 1838

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ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THi MATTER? WHY ! JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street, has been appointed Agent for Ashburton of the Famous BUDGE- WHITWOKTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the beßt maohine ever offered to the public Cull and inspect them for quality and price. 831 Ml 1 ....-. S XJ h^ H |a^sS>S^ « 2. --, O iJlllff i i EL ° •§ t ;t* 33 • "jr 1 /-s >-?*»'■ ?-ftl-^ ra a ■ g. »'Ch m s • ■ ?• *t ra *^ » ra ■_, Hi O i I o P Don't CorjOH. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " Keatisg's COUGH Lozenges '' — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent phyeici ns. They at once check tho cough aud removo tho cause without any after efftct ; the moab delicate can therefore, take them. One Lozenge alone gives etise — oqo or two at bed time ensures rest. : Bold everywhere m tins, 13£ d each. Good advice. Never leave home on & journey without a .bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe* Remedy, For ale by Aehburfcou Drag Company,



ROAII BOARD ELECTION. Long-beach, The poll taken at Wheatstoce yesterday for the election of one candidate to represeut No. 1 Ward on the Longbeach Road Board resulted iv the election of Mr James Croy, who polled 35 votes against Mr Shsaret's 27 — a close contest. There were only a few ratepayers present at ths declaration of the poP, and Mr Cray thauked the ratepayers for their renewed confidence and said he was more pleased than otherwise when be heaid that there we ulc? be a contest, as he wished to know whether the ratepayers were satisfied with his work on the Board. The result of the poll had proved that he had not lost that corfi 'ci oe, and he would assure thoeo pre- that they would never be able to charge him with using his position on the Board for tho purpose of personal bent fit, but would al- wayß endeavor to study ths best intere.ts of the ratepayers m the Ward. For Ward No. 3 the contest lay between Messrs J. M Quilkin ani 8. S. Chapman, U c former polling 31 as against Mr Chapman's 15, a very marked majority indeed. For No. 1 Ward Mr A. A. Fooks was returning officer, and Mr H. H. Fooka, was deputy returning • fficer for fro 3 Ward. Both officers re- ceived votes of thanks at the declaration. 110-w to Prevent Croup. SOME READING THAT WILL PROVB INTEREST- ING TO YOUNG MOTHERS HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THB DISEASE. Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning the oauee, first nymp. t<<ms and treatment is the object of this item. The origin of oroup is a con.mon cold. Children who ere subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarsenees ; this is soon folowed by a peculiar rotu'h cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgottoi' by one who has heard ir.. The time to act is when the child fist be- c< m«;s hoftrse. If Chawberlain's Cough Remocly m freely given all tendency to croup will foon disappear. Even after the crbupy cough has developed it will prevent the attack. Thfiie is no dai-g<r m giving this remedy for it contains nothing injurious. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



INTKK PROVINCIAL Pre«B Association— By Bleotrio Telegraph. The i\e\v stamps. Wellington, May 4 The error which occurred ia printing the new 2£<i stamp, through the mis-spelhng of Lake VVakatipu as •• Wakitipu " has been corrected. The stamp has also been subjected to another slight alteration, the words "postago and revenue ' m black lettering being removed from the top and replacing the words "Mount Earnshaw," which have bien struck out, The correoted stamp is now on tbe market. The postal department estimate? that between £180.000 and £190,000 worth of the new issue of stamps have been sold m the colony up to the present time. The Native "Ploughmen." Eleven of the natives who were imprisoned a few months ago for unlawfully trespigßiag and ploughing on European land m the Taranaki district Bra being released. There are over 60 sti'l m the gaols m Wellington, and it °is understood that these will be liberated m bitches during the next few weeks. lion Mr Kichardson's Bankruptcy At a meeting of the creditors of the Hon. G. F. Richardson, it was resolved that he be publicly examined, but subsequently a compromise was agreed to on condition that £100 of mooey m "the hands of Dr. Finlay, solicitor, be handed over by Saturday, Mr Richardson's son agreeing not to prove m the estate-



.•XMfiN POUNDS. "TRIAD" PrisQ Competitions D H; " rfIHIS MONTH the "Triad" B g JL offers £10 to the person who ty senda m the correct (or the greatest D number correct) missing words . from the following sentences, taken 0 from the books of well-known .. . authors :— ,» ■ « d (1) "When they reached the v obscure corner of the churchyard m H • which the -a grew, and the ft parish graves were male, the 5j n clergymen had not arrived. '  W W r. (2) "Though &he and » " blußhed, as a young lady should, * Lady Fanny seemed to be thiuking of something else/ (3) "The daylight had dawned  upon the of the ouk j * forest.' n " (4) " The Uudlady now returned S 7 to know if we did not choose a Xi more ■ y-.» apartment." Entries for the above competition Q to be accompanied with a receipt v » for not lesa than 5i for gooda • ■4 purchased from one of Ihe advep- /^ tisers m the " Triad," or for goods advertised m tha "Triad," H 2J Ashburton Drapery Co. r « Gates, Horace A., Music Ware- N W house, (igent for " Triad.") w HGriffia's Biscuits (any grocer) (J Lochhead, R. N.Z. Clothing Factory. Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, U. S. Druinmond Souness, P., BookscUer Vanity Fair Cigarettes. ■



FOB Bale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ank c straps. — Mkllor's Zc-.alandia Boot Store. npENDEUS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mkijlous Zealand ia Boot •- tore. T7IISHING Season. — I am cow showing a JO great variety of fishiDg requisites m all the latest designe, including Hod*, Miunows, Flies, Traces, R>e!s, Gut, Lines, Waders, Bod Mountings, Hoots, etc Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W, Bardlet, East Street. WANIED Known — Good value for little money at Mellor's, Z«aiundit* 800 l Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; yon gt t wonderful value ut MsLLOR'b, iancred Sirei t. AJN •)■ E D Known - L idie** X; etty Walking .Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 drzen Fresh Eggs; also, one ton Pure Honey. — JTjjlstohbr Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen F^esh Eggs; also, one tou Beeswax — Fletodkr Bros., Cash Bupply Storeß. ANTED KNOWN-Mrs Knighc, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Books and Furniture. Letters promptly attended to. -Baring Square. 4 108 A BSOLUTELY Pure, therefore Beat. J\. Flower's Celebrated Anchor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. WANTED Known— -That J.Moison has received a varied Btock' of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m atrap and lace up, which he will Bell at a good Discount tor Cash. Repairs as usual done at once. . Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depdt, Ashburton WANTED— Sixfy strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. Trdatiae posted free. It will teach yoii 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- lelvea. Professor Hermann, Speoklist, 4 Collies- Vlaoe, Melbourne.



W A JS T E D. T>ICTI7RV:'.FRAMING. VV. Adajm jL Arcade. Praotioal Framer, does th* work him.se f ; therefore guarantee? it-. Prices and qimlity right. Choice mou ding? iv stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED Kuown— Special Delivery of our Special Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 per pair, black 2/11 per pair.— VV. H Collier, "The Coiner." WANTED Known— New Jackets. Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, Presses, Trimmings for Ladies, Misaes and Girls.— W H. Collieb, "The Corner.' 1 WANTED Known-That we are nott showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boyß' Straw and Felt Hats m endleas assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shiits just opened. — Mitchell & Tubneb. WANTED Known— Speotaolea, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything La the optioal Jina »t S S^mk's, Optician. mENLjERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mbllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen Bmart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Veata, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turneb. W "ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making ona trial, A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showi g FOUND— Tn Tancred Street, the cheapest and mo3t reliable Boot Shop. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indesiiuctible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aud bhoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tanored Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid* — Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store.



SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS TANCRED STREET CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS warranted to curs Gravel, Paim m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid /land Counties Deng Company, Lincoln - pgland,



TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oatf, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Ruyal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crubhed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (epecially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Cejlon), Sugar, Soap, C&ndleß, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Shuiips, Salt (beat table), Rock Salt. Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegraaa und Cocksfoot (machine d) eased), Oils — Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding bheep) &c, &o, HANMER & 1 GRAVES.. T. H. UNDfiILL AND* CO.' REMOVAL NOTICE. TTTE beg to ntiirato that we bavo BE< MOVED to shop a few doora lower down Tancred Street (next Mt E, W ( ' Hall «), as temporary premises during the building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE



Hanmer and Graves, KEROSENE. J^-OTWITHSTANDING the American War we are prepared to Sell as CHEAP as it can be obtained anywhere else m Ashbur- ton for CASH. J3ANMBR & GRAVES. PLOUGH SHARES. XKT® HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOME'S AND HOBNSBY'S MAKES and are prepared to Bupply Farmers at the very lowest possible prices for Cash. HANMER & GRAVES. Dipping* Season. WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall me LITTLE'S DIPJ Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. "\T^E ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, RYEGRASS, i ETO. ETO.



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, 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 CLEAN for Farmera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fi-om 261bs to 44.1bs to bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16£tbs 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, Em D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM] HUSSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m ABhb»nr ton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY <£s 7^cL PER DOZEN. BEST TWINES, 3id, &\&i an( * 4|d per lb, less 2 J net cash. WOOLPAOKS, 'iWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL FENCING WL^E, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS V ASHBURTON.



THOS. E. KILWOKTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRJDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TJNDERTAKE all k r nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineer irt% 5 Woodworking 1 , & Blacksmithing. KIL WORTH & SOJS, ASHBUETQN, §X ROBERT MURRAY, (f^^^m EAST STJREET, ASHBUBTON. \SgU[JU|ja!r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologißt m the District.) TNVITES the publio to inßpeob his magnificent stock ■ * CLOCKS, Q JjfcUWJi}ll,i-<I3«,Y, 0 OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. Tk Q W "W at dies of all grades from the lowest price to the highesb quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods, OLI Clocks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and ' Fancy Cases, the n higher grades beiog manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and I?Jated Goods— Newest designs, H beet quality, lowest prioeß. <! Q Holding the most perfeob plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. £4 50 YoarS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aerent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated "Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernatcly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co 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 made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia,|tO aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distrint, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTJRTON3



& WINTER SEASON <« A. P. WILLIAMSON X S NOW SHOWING a Choice Seleotion of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeds, Serges, Vicugnas, etc, suitable for the present Season. NEWE3D TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc, Etc FIRST-CLASS DRESS-MAKING AT MODEBATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannellettes, , Calicoes, .Sheetings, Tablings, Etc. New Tartan and Floral Flannelietfces and Moletons, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TWEED SUITS, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Shirts, Socks, Soarves, Hats, Caps, Braces, eto etc PRICES BIGHT. SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DEAPEB & CLOTHIBE, TANCBBD STBBBTJ DRESS & FASHION. ANDREW ORR TTAS Opened an immense Stook of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. Hundreds of New Capos and Jackets, m all shades. The latest style?. DRSSES, COSTUME MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED. LOVELY GOODS. -*^O Dozen Ladieo' Corsets m all makes, including the Cycle Corset, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES, Millinery, NEW SHAPES, NEW MODELS, m the lateat up to Sate style. Ladies' and Gentlemen's boots and Bhoes— -Frenoh, English, and Colonial. THE BEST MAKES ONLY KEPT IN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MARVELLOUS VALUE. INSPjbiCHON INVITED. (X) ANDREW ORR.



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred; to the jProprietors ot tfhe New '.Zealand made "ATALANTA. Bioyole, whereby they are determine to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Danlop Tyres, new, and equippeH with all acoeoßoxiai neouaary to render a maobiae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of thiß absolutely 'new system of supplying Bioyoles would soon exhtrast the largest stock m the world, we have decided to limit its application to those wtno make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Chriatohurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who win then explain to those applicants the nature of thia colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the fad vantages of thosiour latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CfIBISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN j AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. FENCING WIRE. ~" FENCING WIRE. -| r\ TONS No.(S, Oand 10. I X TONS GALVANISED BARB WlfcE. iron;standards m anyjquantities. 1 o 000 HEART STAKES - POSTS AND STRAINEES, ALL SIZES. Gates Made to Order. HURDLES ALWAYS INJSTOCK. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS, 1 Agents Royal Insurance Company Ltd,



Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The 'fnew term will oommence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OABO. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN. Sadndees' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), *VT t S I T S . Aahburton and surronnding V Diatriotfl every four months— viz., Maroh, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab hia Mutio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. J^[RS jgo"w~MAN TflOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musjoians, Havelook Street, AbHBUBToN, RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Popila prepared for Trinity v. lla M examinatlonß. ' A OAED ' TEACHER^ niroiraßa^oßaijr^ srNGING ASHBURTON. trenwon Applioation . HE^Y~KNIGiT" ALFORD <QLE TREE STORE, ALFOVJ3 F OREST AND METHVEN *J* JJIKS the PubUo moot heartily for  . their constant support during the past of earSf and assures them that the quality cr fl^ 6^ 58 m Drapery, New Zealand v nothing, Tnmminga, Hats, Booti, (Muh- erers Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be' surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions Kept In stock with a large assortment of Stationery a ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. HOZIE TEA @eatir All



Shipping. _ fr i U E j&w*W%fi NEW ZEALAND 4j|i§|y|l|§pSHlPPlNG OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olassea of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Waimate 6688 Bluff May 19 B&ikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 Tongariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — August 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Sept. 1 R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Bio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther partioalan apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .jQ^a TDOYAL MAIL STEA- |(||Sk MERS, with superior > \[^^hß£^ accommodation for all classes l^^^^^ l * of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio .. 8355 Sowden ... WePtn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland .- — „ — lonio .„ 4753 Kempaon.«l — * — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton .„ P Chime April 30 Mamari ... 3583 Meßoi gili vVellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans . . — Maori „» 5200 Moffatt ... — Pakeha v . 4331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westporfc and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— -For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday 1 Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays I The above are Bubjeot to alteration ; I reference should therefore be made to I Ohristchurch daily papers for datea and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F» FERRIMAN, Agent, Aflhburton, MUSICAL, (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton.