The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURTOis : Monday, January 17, 1398.

PRICE : ONE PBNJNY

VOL XIX. NO. 4396



F. FEK*RMAN. THE PATENT ULASTIO STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government War Office.) Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel- gium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.— Silver Medal, Altringbim Agricultural Society, 1890.— Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890. — Bronee Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. rTIHE COLLAR is an invention which X wins the approval of all owners of horses who once give it a trial. TESTIMONIALS. I To Mr F. Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I have taken great pains to see how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency for them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boula>ra <wjmj have to contend with. I have used thenH for cariiDg shingle m riverbeds and fin^^H that they ease the horses very much. have »leo used them m the hottest part o^H summer to put iv turnip*, and find the^| horses wearing the Steel Collars, finished much fresher aud took less feed to keep them 7 m condition 1 han those working iv the leather col'ars. I had a mare s-ntto me with her shoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to work her m the Steel Collar, aud within a month had her as souml a* possible. Another man sent me a mare with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked her m a Steel Collar and had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other sort will be used again At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, % rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. ' F. A. Saunders. Mayfield. A&hburton, November 30, 1897 Mr F. Ferrimak, Dear Sir— l have used the Patent Steel Collar and find them very satisfactory. My horses aceu«vet tioxkbtad with sore shoulders when worked m .these , collars. Thomas Bennett. Ashburton, November 27, 1897 Mr F. Ferriman, Dear Sir— l am using six of the PateDt Steel Horse Collars for draught horses, and although my country is very rough none of my horses working m these collars ever suffer from sore shoulders. Whenever my leather collars fail I replace them with the steel ones. I always use them when breaking m young horses, and never have any trouble with their shoulders. I have horses I could not work unlesß I hid the Steel Collars. John Dotle. l THE i I A dvantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :— No Hames required ; ' It is easily fitted ; t It cannot get out of Bbape by wear ; It requires no stuffing ; ' There is no pinching of the shoulders ; r The jerk at starting with a heavy load is % minimised, the collar being m itself 3 a spring. The pull is distributed over v a large surface ** of the shoulder, and does not come I wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. It rever wantß drying, and, therefore, a ■' second Collar for use during that pro- cess is unnecessary. a It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort- able, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and r 1. The parts are interchangeable. n • — — d t. AGENT FOR -ASHBURTON : v ; F. FERRIMAN. ir KOZIE TJB2A p JMLost Xtoonomiccil



WANTED. O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mhllor's _L\> Stock-taking Sale will laet for fourteen days only Isow'e your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellors Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllor's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said. nnHOSE who are married may also have a _L pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate oost, at H. Bairstow's. ( WANTED Known— Speot&cles, Eye Proteotors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical Una «t S Sat.kk'b, Optioiao. WANTED Known.— Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, tj Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, o Corsets Is 6d.— Andrew Obr's Great Sale., a 8 18 TXTANTED Known, the doora and TT windows ate lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— A lot of English Bamples m ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price — At A. Orrs' S oheap sale. 7 44 .. 1 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' fi bleck cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per .1 pair ; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair — At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 * WANTKD KNOWN— lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large f white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10a 6d, h worth 21s — At -A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 43 WANTED Known. —Boys' Overooats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s Hd. — A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 1 WANTED KNOWN— Table damask, from Is .3d per. yard ; table napkins, s tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table B covers, greatly reduced— At A. Orr's f cheap sale 7 46 WANTED KNOWN — The way the a young people of Ashburton Bhould I celebrate the record reign. Get married, f and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, t Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. I 6 120 s  , _ j- WANTED KNOWN— Ladies 1 jackets. \ capes, and waterproofs, all new l goods; 5.0 per cent off ueual pries ; ladies' ' dressing gowns, at English cost — A«; A ' Orr's cheap Bale. c WAN TED Known, m fourteen days 1 £ intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— j Mkllor's Zealandia Bout Store. ; WANTED Known— That J.Moison has f received a varied stock of Summer { Boots and Shoes (black aud tan) m strap ! aud lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done ' at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depd', Ashburton 111 EARD a man say that you got wonder I ful value for little money, at Mellor's I Cheap Boot Sale. I i fTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to V? remember thab Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. , T7IISHING Season.— l am now showing a , JD great variety of fishing requisites m , all the latest designs, including Rode, \ Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fiahing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy t Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at j landed cost.— Mitchell & Turner. i — 1 TTT ANTED KNOWN —Mrs Hotfam v YY having taken the premises lately t occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open V same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment I Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few 1 boarders will find all the comforts of a j home, « V¥7"ANTED— Ladies tn give Mitchell m & Turner's Dresses and Dress- making one trial. A unique selection of ■t Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing >, , WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at y { A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, - and equally good Duchesse Chests at from 's £3 !0i ; five-drawer Chesta at £2 15s ; four- v drawer Chests at from fil 15j. Ail other things at reduced prees. . 12 94 ' TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 63 " O Hd. usually 8i 9.1. — Mellor's Zea- ' v landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— French serges m navy, black and maroon, at Is .6d j' worth 2s 6d ; dress goods, from 10 J per yard ;' {-ingle costume?, reduced from 25s to 7s 6<J, 8 sifioias and linings, all reduced— At A. >r Orr's cheap sale, 16 m p^^.., WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil- - 8» dren's Straps Is 9J, ÜBiully 2a 6d. w m — i, "\T7"ANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale s, V'V at Mellor's, for fourteen days II only. id 3. 2t T3LUK Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag a -13 Sharps, 5* per bag ; Bras, 3s 6d per 3 bag, ex store. Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. ' The Wife's Welfare. » Tu-afise posted free. It will tenoli yon more than ± all the .years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Prof?ssor Hermann, Frenoh Specialist, it 4 Collins-play.e, Melbourne. * ~~~^OUNG MEN, ts Write to me for valuable free Book concerning you*, selves. Professor Hermann, SpeoJa«it, 4 Collins- Wave, Melbourne. Jl T OOK HKRE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade , X-4 Soda Water, and all other Summer Driuka at 2i per glass at W. C. Page's g Store, Kast Belt. Ie J " ~ — "' ( T^OOIS Boote, Boots, wonderfully oheap JLJ at WIBW*OS'B Zealand.!* Boot Stow,



Baker Bros. 8t Lf-URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, " Corner of Wsksnai Road and Case Streets v and at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh to Factory. Havelock Street. V€ EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 ■* A. WARREN, 5 BASKBTMAIBR, E. W. Hall'B, Herbalist, (nearly J" opposite Arcade), ' C< TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ~ ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 "\ . m< CO eh " I g! BZ*W § » - * gisii * H S 5» "• H "I i 1/ EATING'S POWDER ai IV T j,- EATING'S POWDER, I/- EATING'S POWDER, 1 |^ EATING'S POWDfiK, §' (J 1/ EATING'S POWWR, j /■ EATING'S POWDEK, This Powder, so celebrated, is utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTES, BBKTLKB, and all Insects (whilst 1 peifectly harmless to all animal life). All wool lons and furs should be welt sprinkled t with ihe Powder before placing away. It a is invaluable to take to the seaside. To L avoid disappointment insist upon having a ' Keating's ' Powder. No other Po.wd.e.¥ is J effectual. fKLGS, FLEA.S, KILLS JmOTHvS, j bkrtles, c Vm^squitoes. Unrivalled m destroying Flkas, Bugs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Furs and \ every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas . m the dogs, a8 also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every - package of the genuine powder bears the * autograph of Thomas Keating Without * this any article offered is a lraud. Sold m \ Tinß only , WORMS—' CHILDREN'S ' ] WORMS— < CHILDREN'S ' WORM S— ' CHILDREN'S ' WORMS—* CHILDREN'S ' WORMS—' CHILDREN'S ' ( KEATING'S WORM TABLETS is a \ unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE ' SWEETMEAT) both m appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS, It , is perfectly safe and mild, especially { adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The Corner." BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, 11 The Corner." FOR SALE — 1 Galvanised Iron Ship's j Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply ' Fletcher Bros. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce. Simply delicious with hot or cold joints. f^HRISTM AS Presents infancy Choco- " \j late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. WANTED Known— Weldon'a Journal, Christmas ; Young Ladies 1 Journal, January ; Something to Read ; Weldon'a Dressmaker, Weldon's Bazaar, Windsor Magazine (Christmas), Strand Magazine (Christmas)— at H. N. Anderson's. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and iS'ew Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mouuc Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes DreßS Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. WANTED Known— That we are now J showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Pelt Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi<ts jusfc opened. — Mitchell & Turner. "YTOUNG Ladieß' Journal for January, X Windsor Magazine, Weldon'a Ladies' Journal, Children's Bazaar of Fashions (Christmas Numbers), Review of Reviewa, Family Herald (bound). Great Thoughts (bound), God and the Ant, Lonely God, The I Literary Gent, publiehed price*.— ll, M. f



WHEAT. WHEAT. rTTB ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIJNG WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKKT RATES, We are «wo prepared to Store Gfe»l» on Farmers aooonnt In onr New Grain Stovas West Street, Ash bar ton, on very favourable terms Ful steed Oornsacka and Twine SnppHed at LOWBSr OUHRENT RATES KQkl^TTf & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED WEST STREET. — 15,000 •=. '•ORI6F' COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY , i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i?f NO SETTING"EEQUI]EIED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Ca«t 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, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, HE. SHACKLOCK, fcOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DDNEDIN. 6 31 BARGAINS EXTEAORDINARY .fiKBAS' ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. (x) ANDREW ORE. GftlAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" SJJMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS, W H. COLLIER, OASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER,



Q ROBERT MURRAY, I /^^^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. , • (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologwt m the District.) XNVITES the public to Inspeot his magnificent stook of ® CROOKS, ' R jus'Wiii-iJL-ia^c.Y, Q |6 & PJL#AaJbiJL> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk n — v V^atOhes of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. .ft ■ 0 C'looK* m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fancy Cases, the „ higher grades being manufactured on the premises. N A tjevrellofy and Plated Goods- Newest designs, " best, quality, lowest prices. < Q Holding the most perfeot plant, the largest stock of materials, and. the most skilful staff of workmen, Robkbt Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the exeoution of Repairs. m $0 ?o&XS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Asrent, Valuator, Woo! and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Weekly Sales of Liye' Stock — Tinwald and Aahburtori AlcerriaV*ly Fortnightly Sale* of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FeidATß Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission .<« OlearidK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— MLaUon and 00, Ohristchtirch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb White's SheeplDip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright; Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field looii Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangementa with MESSR^ HARDY & CO M Merchants, Kakaia. to P. act as my AGESI: 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, Aahburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBXTBTON! = 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. 1 I am now prepared TO OLE AN for Fanner* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEQRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 441 b« to th« bushel ; and OOOJESFOOTi-looally grown, 14|lb¥ tolßAlbs to the bushel j also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines; the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. , . .-; ALSO— HURST AND SONS^BEST JENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASH-BURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE Off COM- MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DA VID ~THOIiAB, ASHBURTON. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED Wffi&' TTTB HAVE just landed a choice selection of Plated Goods] of Eaquisite Designs, Ohoioe 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 fifcock, and make their seleotionfearly. W. H. COLLINS & CO.



Shipping. rpHE jfflfuHCt NEW ZEALAND jSjgjjßgjg&S-HIPPING 00. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe ft Plymouth, Best Accommodation for all classes ot Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. tEongarixo 4163 Wellington Fob 17 Ruahlne 6127 — Maroh 17 Rimutaka 4515 — &Dril 14 Kaikoara 4507 — May 12 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast, of South America ancTßahia, Pernambuoo, and the , Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulMS on application. For farther particular* apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashburton* SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OOMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Jtft^v "ROYAL MAIL STBA- -£1* MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes •^^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply* month. Tonß Commander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ... 8355 So wden ... — Jan. 15 * .Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6346 [Scotland ...[ — Mar. lonic ... 4753 Kempson... — Mar. 31 ' CARGO STEAMERS, Matatua.,. 3520 Evans ..] Wel'tn Dec. 23 Pakeha ...4331 Prosaer ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HAMMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips .to the Weat Coast . Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20bh, and again on the 29th. " And m July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Baratong*. , Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 33 Agent. MUSICAL. Tiyj" IBS LARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 24 M B H. B BYANT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jos is, Stationer, Asbburton. Methven onde a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN OOOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), -\TISITg ; Ashburton" and surrounding Vi ! Districts every four months— viz., Marob, July, and November. ORDERS may :be left with MA LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. ▲ oabd "ItfRS A r\ i~ILARIDGE JJfL J\.» L/. V^LARIDGK PIANOFORTE, ORGAN.'and SINGING COX STRBfEIV ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOHTE, SINGING AND HARMONY AND M&NDOLTNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGUNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tiyi 1 RS TjOWMAN "fT 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK STHHET, AbHBUETON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundbrs* Buildings, .. Ashbarton. I CLARKE'S B " PILLS warranted to oure Gravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free irons Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Paten)) Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land ; Counties Drug Oompany, Lincoln England,