The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbuktoin : Tuesday, February 15, 1898

VOL XIX. NO. 4421

PRICE : ONE PENJN Y

SUPREME COURT.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph —

Copyright.

Christchurch, February 14 At the Supreme Court to day the follow ing sentences wpre pissed : — John Npain, for forcing a cheque for £5 op. the Bank of New Zealand, m the name of the Rev Father Salvador, on the Bth, two years 9 imprisonment ; Margaret Rider, for bigamy, six months; J W. McMillen, stealing two bicycles, three months on each charge — sentecc^s to bo cumulative ; A. J. thompsotf, four nvnth°, Samuel Northey, six months, and John Furrell, three months, for theft ; David Moola for assault, two months, m addition to one month already passed m custody ; Peter Jeuson, forging and uttering, two charge?, two ytars on ' ach charge— the sentences to be concurrent.

Just m Time fob Christmas.— la order to keep " up-to-date " with our steadily increasing business we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premisen and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore cul'cd a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following reductions :— Men's suits to measure, usual price 90a. now 703 ; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15a 6d ; etc. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Lion 1 and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed).— Gbaiqbkad and Bebryman, thft leading Tailors and Outfitters.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

1 rains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdaya, and Fridayß, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Asbbimon _ FOR IHE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 nocu. (express). On Tuesdays, 9 hursdays, ami Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A trjin leaves for Mount Somers branch me eveTy day at 4.25 p.m. The branch raiti arrives m ABhbnrton at 9.45 a.m.

Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesday a at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following timss respectively 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.00 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

February.

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D H M. Full moon „ ... 7 554 am Last quarter 14 0 5 pm New moon 21 7 11 am First quarter 28 10 43 pm



nDULOOB SUGAR Hi The only sugar permuted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o. Oano-engar, of which it has not the in- fonvfneies. IS sweetening power being cor.sid' rablo, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to tugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etCii and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes f requant accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue dee Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTKALI^N DRUG , COMPASIYi LimUed, Sydney,



Holloway's Ointment. — Miners and Workers m the Goldfields. — This invaluable and renowned Ointment is extensively ÜBed and patronized by Buch people to their veiy great advantage. Being m email compass it is portable and easy of application. When used m conjunction with Holloway's Pills m accordance with the clear and concise direc- tions for use which accompany each pot and box, there are but few of the diseases which afflict mankind that will not yield to the sanative powers of the combined remedies. Holloway'B Ointment and Pills do not i deteriorate, by keeping nor by change of climate, and as they contain no deleterious mineral drug, they can be used with the most perfect safety under the most adverse climate and sanitary conditions.



Ookonbl Hollowat, who is m com- mand of the detachment of the United States troops m 1 THE DEVILFISH, garrison at Tampa, Hiilsborougb, Oounty Florida, met with a thrilling adventure with a devilfish while ha was-fiahing m Tampa Bay. The colonel was m a small boat aud "lone H8 had hauled up the anchor, and was preparing to make sail for shore when he noticed that his boat was drifting very rapid Jy out to sea. Suddeuij he saw a huge devilfish put out a tentacle and se.Z3 the boat by the gunwale, and begin dragging it after him. The colonel seized a hatchet and severed the tentacle, but the devilfish immedi* ately took hold of the boat with an- other, and drew it after him with un- abated speed. The colonel again used the hatchet, and severed tentacle after tentacle. Yet the monster continued to put forth others, and was carrying the boat into the gulf at a tremendous rate. There was danger of its capsiz- ing. Once after the colonel had severed a tentacle the creature shot forward another with such lightning speed that he seiz9d the colonel's hand, crushing the boaBS and forcing him to drop the hatchet into the water. The colonel then drew his Swedish knife from [ his belt with his left hand, and cutt- ing through the tentacle that held his right hand, released it. The fish still took the boat after him with uuabated speed. Hatchet lost and right hand crushed, the colonel seized his Win- chester repeating rifle and fired at where he imagined the borfy of the fish to be. He fired, twenty shots, apparently without effect, when all at once the boat stopped, and the body of the devilfish rose to the surface. Nearly all the bullets had taken efiect. The colonel, who had been carried nearly thirty mil^s seaward, was rescued by the crew of a coasting Bohooner. The body of the devilfish was towed into port, and when weighed tippf d the scale at 2300 ib It is the largest specimen of- the species ever seen off the coast.



WANTED. r> EMEMBER, Remember, that Millor's jL\> Stook-taking Sale will last for fourteen daye only Now* yonr time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan t black, only 3b 6d, at Mellor'B Zealaudia Boot Store. WHERE ttteyou going to, my pretty maid ? To Mblloe's Cheap Boot Sale, fir, he aaid, TT7"ANT£D BJiown— That we are now T f showing the finest aßßortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever hud the pleasure of submittiug. Men'B and Boys' Straw and Felb Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi ts just opened. — Mitchell & Tubnbb. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Frdteotors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line »tH Bilbk's, Optician. WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu : bargains, at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Btore. i _ j WANTED Known— 'Two oases of ] Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' \ Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy , Stockingß, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turneb. WANTED— Ladiea to give Mitchell j & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing ' .* , : ; i WANTED Known— That you oan get < Furniture at c A. HARRISON'S, East Street, , next Umbrella Shop, at Chrißtoburch prices, f and equally good Dnchesse Chests at from 8 £3 10^ ; five-drawer Chestß at £2 15a ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15 d. All other c things at reduced prices, 12 94 t WANTED Known, Mbllob's Bargain <] Sale now on. Come early. Chil- r dren'a Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale x at Wellob's, for fourteen days t only. . 8 BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collieb's Clearing Sale, "The Corner." PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale I at VV. H. Collieb's, "The Corner." FOR Purity and Excellence try Flowbb's Celebrated Tomato Saace. bitnplj • delicious with hot or cold joints. — ■ — . ( i^iIIRISIMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- < V^ late Boxes ; largest stock iv town to 3 select from. o*ll and inspect at H. A- ' Floweb, leading Confectioner. * • < MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, ■ Ball?, etc., for ChrUtma3 and New Yeur are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck s'amped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also io 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 Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. WANTED Known, m fourteen days l- intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— ■Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. T HEARD a man say that you got wonder _L ful value for little money, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. VXTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to IT remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN —Mas Huotam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same aB Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a borne. The Wife's Welfare. Tteatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the yeara you've lived. Every woman should i read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Oollin* Vlace, Melbourne. LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and ali other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. BOOIS Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at MbIjIiOB'B Zealnndia Boot Store. JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6a lid, usually 8i 9i. — Mellob's Zea- landia Boot Store. FISHING Season.— lam now showing a great variety of fishing requisites io all the latest designs, including Rod?, Minnow 9, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Habdlby, Ea&t Street. WANTED Known— That J. RloisoN haß received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and lace up, which he will soil at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs ao usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boct Dep6", Ashburton WANTED Known- ?ugar, Sugar. Best C*ne Preserving sugjir, 14a per 701 b bag, at Flktoheb Bros , Cash Supply Stores. Fern Laaf Separator Butter, lOd per lb. / FLOUR, Flour— RoUitt's Supreme Flour reduced, 251 b bag 3s, 50lb bag 5* lOd, 1001 b lls 6d, 2001 b 22s— At Flbtoheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. rTiHE Appointed Time, (DimbledyE) X Someone, (W. Parker); Whitaker's Almanac, The Ten Commandment*, (Jack- son) ; Is my Bible True, (Leaoh.) Christmas Number, Windsor Magazine, Bixty Years a Queen, (Bond.) Bibleß, Prayerß and Hymns. Tennyson's Works, latest editions.— H. M. Jones. KOZi£2 TEA m Superb ;



Baker Bros. IpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Oort er of Waksnai Road and Caaa Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaob Faocory, Hayelook Street. ■ EVER* REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tblbphojtb No. 69, • j • s I 1 S 5 k Si __ k 1 g to: B J S- W ' .3 !• ' s .21 Ho -^ §g ■ » 9* § f ffl L.J t^ -s- S- 2 S hd ~ ■■&■■§■ s--- o g fei w g h> O 1 = «"'W □> o w lL ■ * » QQ ■ 3 g 3 • O H § S. h t> H BUSINESS NOTICE. I HAVE THIS DAY disposed of my Stationery and Fancy Goods Business m East Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who intends oarrying on the same m the shop known as Blue House. In thanking the publio < r the liberal sup- port tendered to me during my two years' residence m the town, I would kindly ask a continuance of the liberal Bupport to my successsor Mr Souness. H. N. ANDERSON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, and m taking over the very large and well assorted stook of Stationery, Books, Albums, Bibles, Prayer Books, Law Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, including all lines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE, when every Hoe m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, School Committees, Road Boards, County Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, I invite you to inspeot my Stook, and Bee the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AX BLUE ROUSE r Po SOUNESS. 2 6 HEJSLKY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN TPHANKS the Publio most heartily for X their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mue- erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at ths prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, 'with a l«g« aeaortnraab o! Stationery at foW yriwi. <Wy Stool Rollw Flour kept, {



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta "JBleyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, oan obtain the ezolusive use and ohoice of AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a maoHne absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest Btook m the world, we have deoided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Ohristohuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this ooloßsal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this ourj latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN/, AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFITIOE— -139, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Secondhand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 Kh, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,;£12— MUST- BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, • and everything connected with the Bicyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERKD IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 " -zz±ls,ooo :=E "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY ' Si I I ■ Jj»HACKUOCKjj| jj 0F ' '" N -w''"~~ l '-^|| I THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~REQTJIRED. 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 ovenß. High or low pressure boilers. , . .  • , — ■ — «w» ■ • ■ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DKAPERY 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, CASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER,



§ ROBERT MURRAY, BAST STBEBT, ASHBUBTON. (For the last 18 years the only praotioal Horelogist m the District.) TNVITES the public to inspeot his magnificent stook of WATCHES, * " BLOCKS, H «Tl!iWlail-«L.KW.Y, 0 y &c I*JL,iVXJk.JL> GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. * f\ ' ' ' i i V(r ** 'Wa.tolieiS of all grades from the lowest price to tht highest quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. . ~ ; 0\ ' ■ •..-■ «Dlool£S m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Cases, tht a higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, " beßt quality, lowest prioes. O Holding the most perfeot plant, the largest stook of materials, and the most skilful staff of workmen, Robbbt Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. m 50 "STOftVS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock— Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales* of Sheep Skins, Fatß, Hides, etc., on Fbid>y§ Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ,te Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Gompany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Oo; Dunediu Planet Junior Garden and Field 1 oo'ib Bel'aßt Manures RAKAU DISTRICT SALES. IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants,' Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), and m conjunction with them it wililbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB> TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTOW = 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 game at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer.* any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction,, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 'dilba 1 to the bushel ; and OOOKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16ilb8 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, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal OASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. COBNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY <£s 7£d PER DOZEN. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4£d, and 4f d per lb, less 2£ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. da YiD "Thomas, ASHBURTON. . WHEAT. WHEAT. ¥TTE ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF | PRIME MILLIJN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKFT RATES, * i We are also prepared to Store Grain on Fermers account m our New Grain Stores 1 west Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms , Ful alsed Oornsaoks and Twine Supplied at LOWKSr OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., s CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES AND STQftEfcV WEST STREET.



Shipping. y^rijJKjh NEW ZEALAND SUjjIggfSjHIPPING OO.S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, VU Mont* Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Aooommodation for all olassei of PftMengen at Lowest Rates. Port of Bteamero. Tons. Departure. Date. 1 tCohgariro 4168 Wellington Feb 17 Rukhint 6127 — March 17 Rlmntaka 4615 — &nril 14 Kaikoara [4607 — M»y 12 For further partloulan apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., Lvd. Agents, Aihburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. I FOR LONDON. .jfci TIOTAL MAIL STKA- dJBPL Xt> MERS, with superior ■ o f pasßengerß, oalling at Monbe Video or Rio, Tenerlflfe and Ply- month. 1 Tons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland _ Wel'tn Mar. 3. ' Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 lonio ..: 4753 Kempßon— — 31 • Gothio ... 7730 Kidley ...[- May 26 Delphio .v 8355 Sowden . — — ■■& CARGO STEAMERS. : Maori .« 15200 >Moffatt ... Wel'tn Feb. 3 Pakeha ... 4331 Pro« Ber ... — Feb. 14 Matatua... 3583 Burton .« — : Raiigitira 4045 Levaok ... — Mamari ... 3320 Evans .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON , AS UNDER: For L Westpprt and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington— 'Monday, Tueßday, Thura ' .. 'dayan'd Saturdays NOTE— For extra Bailings see advertise- ment m Chriatohurch 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 subject to alteration ; _ reference should therefore be made to Ohristohurch daily papers fos dates and _ hour of saiiing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. ' MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, ttEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, XXTTLL Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, . VV February 1. At Home to Pupils after FRIDAY, January 28. Saunders' Buildings and Allenton. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HABMONT, AND MANDOLINE. ' ! QJhe hew term will oommenoe on MONDAY, the 24th mat. MR OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPER.T, , (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN ; OWEN at his Musio. Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD Tt/TRS A r\ i^i LA RIDGE jyjL -OL. Kj. Vy'LARIDttE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. HVCRS T3 OWMAN Xfi O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, i- - HAVELOOK STBBBT, AfaHBUBTON. RAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinttioni. TiT IBS LARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Sfcreatu, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. "~ IM M R H. B RYANT K INO (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, ABhburton. , Methven onoe a week. 11150 A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rnEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Sadndbrs' Buildings, t . i.^.-w r i...> K-Ashbarfconi ■■• HOZIE TJBA ~