The Ashburton Guardian.

vol xx. no. 4490

AseßUßToa : Tue3ilay, May 17, 189 S.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE WATER-RACE QUESTION.

,- TO THB EDITOR. , .^ Sir,— l observe m yorir issue of 7th) which* through absence from borne, only came into my hands to-day, I am reported as having stated at the Council meeting on Friday* 6th mat., while speaking on the Springfield water question, that the payment) 1 had received from Mr Robert Lynes "had not been for wa'er but as a proportion of ooit of olearing the creek." I certainly referred to the cleaning of the race, and the expense I had been pub to m doing so, bub no propor tion of this expense ww bora by Mr Lynes, The payment made by him was a modified surrf I charged for use of water for a period extending to nearly sixteen yean, and which covered' everything. While on this Eubjecb perhaps you "will permit me to explain m regard to the other settlers referred to m your comments upon the proceedings. I have all along been perfectly .willing to furnish them with a continuous supply of water, on condition of their recognising my rights and agreeing to pay for the water. As an actual iaot, Borne of them have .never been asked even to pay a nominal sum, though enjoying the benefit of a full supply for bae last fifteen or sixteen year* In regard to Mr Morgan, who appears as the principal complainant m the matter, I may state that up to this year when I started to irrigate a paddock north of his section, he had received a continuous supply of water, for which he had never paid one farthing* Besides his declining to pay for the water, he neglected to clean his race, and allowed the water passing through his section to spread and go to waste. As I slated m a letter to the Council on the 14th March, and as I verbally stated to Mr Morgan, if he would pay for the water and give me a guarantee to keep his races clean I would see that he continued to re ceive a sufficient supply for his stock. Be* sides this, should the matter be allowed to lie m abeyance for the next four yean, _ Mr Morgan would acquire a prescriptive right to the water free of charge, and an awkward servitude would be created over my property. ! A perusal of these facts will show that ao I far from the settlers being treated harshly, they h Cve at my hand recr ived great leniency and consideration. — I am, etc., Duncan Cametojj. Springfield, Methven, May 16, 1898.

INTERPROVINCIL.

Press Association -By EleOtric Telegraph Wellington, May 16 While engaged this afternoon inspecting the work at the new Parliamentary build ings a brick was dislodged from the upper portion, and struck the Premier a nasty blow on the chest, fortunately sot causing any seriouß i> jury. Mr 8. S. Downs a resident of Wellington for 46 years, . aged 63 »nd well-known throughout new Z salnnd as the owner of the Pier hotel died to-day from a complication of diabases. He leaves a widow and four children. The licensee of the Pier Hotel died oDly three or four days ago.



1 1 T Bullock. ' FOR SALE, DESIRABLE Town Property, fronting the Domain and near the Railway Station, being T.S. 585, containing a £ acre, on which is erected on concrete foundations a modern square house of 5 rooms and scullery, Venetian blinds, etc, eto. Garden surrounded by well grown maoracarp* fences. Exceptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, " A NICE Little Property near Town, fronting * the Racecourse Road, 4 acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc., or 14 aorta if so desired. For particulars apply to TO LET. /^OTI'AGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, Vj nearly new, Bituated m Aitken Street East. Rental 6a per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO Ltil\ COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allßnton ' T. BULLOOK. * J" ' TO LET. 24 ACRES 2i Together with Dwelling House of four rooms Harland and Grove Streets, linwald. Rental rcquired-63 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen fcactory. Apply to t BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. SECTION m Ebon street, Hampatead. Rental required, filp^annum^ . Agent. sale by Asbburtoa Drug Company. f



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Ho^v to Prevent C*ro,tip. SOME READING THAT WILL PBOVE INTEREST- ING TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THB DISEASE. Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post them .concerning the cause, first symp- toms and treatment ia the object of thiß item. j The origin of croup is a common cold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness; this ia Boon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which io eaßily recognised and will never be forgotton by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child firßt be« comes hoarse. If Chair berlain's Cough Remedy ia freely given all tendency to croup will toon disappear. Even after the croupy cough has developed it will prevent tha attack. There is no danger m giving thia remedy for it contains nothing injurious. For Bale by A&hburton Drug Company.



I WANTED* I T)ICT 17 RE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED KNOWN.^-Lailies' Far Top Lined Kid Gloves 2a lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED KNOWN.— Ladieß' Cycling Knickera, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." T¥T ANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye TV Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical Jin* »t $ Ba kbit's, Optician. fTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kaDgaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUNO— In Tancred Street, the oheapest Jk? and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try oar Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Bootß and Shoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tanored Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid' — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ■ i FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. rjIENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 J_ pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot store. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot ! Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mkllob's, lanored Street. ANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dczen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey. — Flktcueb Bros , Cash Supply Stores. E«GS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Fggs ; also, oue ton Beeswax.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED every buyer of Flanellette to see ours, before purchasing else* where. Beet makes m BlaukeU and. Sheet- ing and Pillow Cottons m all widths and sze-. Four Cases Jackets, Mantles and Fur Guods per Raugitira just opened. — Mitchell KD TUIWJBB WANTiiI) KNOWN— Mrs Knight, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Books and Furniture. Letters promptly attended to.— Bating Equate. 4 108 ABiOLUTELY Pure, therefore Best. Flower's Celebrated Anchor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. WAIsTED 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 tor Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boob Depo:, Ashburton WANTED— Six: y strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. tteatiae posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh SpeoiaUit, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning: your- ■elves. Professor Hermann, BpeoUliit, 4 Collin* Vlane, Melbourne. ANDREW ORR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENI FOR THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL TT ACTS like a Charm for .Colds and Rheumatism. Everyone who haß tried it is delighted with it. Ib is a full yard wide and thoroughly shrunk. A LAKGE STOCK OF NEW Eider Down Quills, JUST OPEN. EXCEULEKX' VAJLUB. ANDREW ORR KBWABI). ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information aa will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Aahburton.^^^ To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of i^ondou. the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, haa pat Issued the lOObh edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Sh* ', 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the came address, was greatly relieved of bis deafness by Dr. Nioholson'B Bystem, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence) Lumbago, and Indigestion by the Bame author, may ;e bad from M Sbaw on eoeipb of lUmpi,



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. . WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY! JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street, baa been appointed Agent for Ashburton of the Famous RUDGE-WHITWOKTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the best machine ever offered to the public Call and inspect them for quality and price. 231 MR OftBORN OOOMBE, Late of Rudd & Co., London), PIANOFORT TUNER and EXPERT, TX7"JLL visit Methven on May 23. V t Orders may he left with Mr Miller, hotelkeeper, Methven, or Mr Bryant King, Muslo Teacher. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform bis customers and the public that he has removed from Tanored {Street, to the OLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got ab any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by ExpreßS every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or email quantities, at onoe POULTRY A SPECIALTY. STRATHMORE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASKS. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJPg.* OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East 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-; HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY Instead of SATURDAY, And trill be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manages DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tina, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the laa twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Milla. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T, PARK, MOUNtD SOMERS. f



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAB Occurred to^the Proprietors ot the New [Zealand made "ATALANTA Bioyole, whereby they are determined to Lqnd anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted wltin Daalop lycae, new, and equipped with all accessories neoessary to render a maoHne absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. Ab the publication of the working of this absolutely new Byatem of supplying Bicycles would noon 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'^ Depot Managers at Christchurch, Danedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this coloßßal enterprise and furnißh them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantage! of this our , latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. j LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREET 3, CHRISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. ; BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. | landellsTand son, I EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olnb.) I 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-HAND MACHINES AT £ 2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MUBT BE CLEARED. ■» jLarge 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 10 179 7= 15,000 =Z= 'ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY - F) f •"• W to ■ k.-V S '^-'~lr-'^ CHACKLOCKIj 1 t)| j. OUNMt THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24is NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper'Jßoilerß are large and Tinned inßide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovenß. 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 FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. ■I /\ TONS No. 8, O and 10. I TONS GALVANISED BARB WIRE. IRON STANDARDS IN ANY QUANTITIES. 1 O HO ft HEART STAKES. POSTS AND STRAINERS, ALL SIZES. Gates Madejo Order. HURDLES ALWAYS IN STOCK. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Inßuranoe Cojnp&ny Ltd.



— 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 Farinera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee- to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 26lbs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own macbinea, the purity of which | must be seen to be appreciated. ' ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKiOtiJ. Etc. D, THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. WOOJU WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMj MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ash burton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY -is 7id 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 Live 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 F0 R— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch I Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristohurch I 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* T HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, .fcak»i». to J^^ ba8 T y^, ( l ENTfor J allAaobioneerin BWorkiQt8 WorkiQth a t ' District, and m o withjhem it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS ODJunoo " )n DAVID THOMAS, AaKourton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS* DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTONJ J) ROBERT MURRAY, ms™P^ EAST STREET » ASHBURTON. N^gLO^T (For the last 18 yeara the only practical Horolp' 2ißb m the District.) 6 TNVITES the public to Inspect hla. magnificent stock WATCHES, ft ® CLOCKS, p JjtfWIS;LJL.:ERY, q |4 -& PJL.AXJBI> GOO.^g, jj OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. „ Watches of all grades from the loweßt price * rt v. a i,! rt i,«-», quality-non-magnetio London hand-made gooda? t0 bh ° hlghe " b 0 Cloclcs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and * ir» nni , a,™. fh« higher gradea being manufactured on the premf B eJ. ' H A tTo-wellery and Plated Good; a MmMt A amimm h I beat quality, lowest prioes. deaigna, n | Q Holding the moat nerfeot plant, the largest sto ,nt „* mftfa >- i- art * ■% * the most skilful stafiTof workmen, -Roinwvtf*ar& £ „ materiftll »» , an^ A advantages m the execution of Repairt. AY °* n offer «oeP»to«» 50 YeftTS E*pe>f ience mm c trade. THOS. E. & SON E^'GINEERS, BRIDGE 1 WORKS, ASHBURTOF, |JNDER^ AXE all k r ndfl of Engine] Work, all iindfl of Uillv /rig ht'a Work, General Engineering Woody working, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH IS ON, ASHBUBTON. ■



Sjuppifiy. ♦ a » H. E Jssmtsi NEW ZEA - LAND HIPP ING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Paßsengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Bbeamers. Tons. Departure. Dato. Waimate 6688 Bluff May 19] Raikoura 4507 Wellington June 9| Tongarlro 4163 — July 7 Ruanine 6127 — August 4 Rimubaka 4515 — Sept. 1 R.M.S. Ruabine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, _. SHAW, SAYILL AND^&fcBfON COMPANY^ LIMITED. J^ft LONDON. JfctfE "ROYAL MAIL STEA- MERS, with superior jJ^^RfiL^accommodationforallolasses ~^^*^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic .- 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden .... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland .„ — lonic — 4753 Kempaon..! — — iTokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton ... P Chime April 30 Mamari .... 3583 Meßongal) Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — fakeha ...W331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE — For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subjeeb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. Ty/TR XX TDRYANT XZ"ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week, 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, AND MANDOLJNE. Whe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OABD. MISS [BESSIE SIMMONDS, riIEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundbrs' Buildings, Ashbarconi MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four montha— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mueio Studio, Aroade Chambers. Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGHNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. ■JUTRS TDOWMAN Xjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, AbHBUETON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A fi riLARIDQE ii.« Vy« V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEMBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANES the Publio most heartily for their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mug* erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddler * ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brush* a of •very kind, Oils, China, and Glap^^g cannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stook with a large asßortmenb of Stationery a ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. HOZiE XJBA. Woit Reliably