The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL XIX. NO. 4462

Ashburtojs : Tuesday, April 5, 1893.

PRICE : ONE PJJNJSY

MAYFIELD.

Fiom Our Own Correspondent,

The. annual tea and public meeting of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church was held m the school on Friday evening la t The provisions were g ; ven by the tidies of the district, plen'y of good things were pro* vided, and a large number turned up to partake of them, and all were highly pleased with what they got for their money, and there was plenty to spare. After tea theie was an entertainment, when songs and speeches and a recitation were given by the people of the district, and others who came long distances to assist. The chair was taken by (Rev. 6. B. Inglis, of A&hburton, who gave a short address. Mr Gilbert gave a very interesting recitatioD. Mr E. Craighead, of Ashburton, kindly came all the way from Ashburton to assist m his usual way m the singing, as also did Miss Boyle, of Tinwald, and their assistance was highly appreciated. Friends from Ruapuoa aud MayfUW, assisted by the above named, formed a choir, and rendered several items very well, consider ing the shortness of time they had to get them up. There was a fiuancial report read by the treasurer, but as the full year was not up he could not tell exactly how matters would stand at ibe year's end ; but as far as the statement could be made up it was very satisfactory.

SHIPPING COLLISION.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, April 4 The insurances on the Laira's hull are £1000 m the Alliance, £250 m the National, £250 m the Victoria, and £500 m the Tokio.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. —

Death of an Old Settler.

Wangakui, April 4

Wanganui'a oldest settler passed away this moininp, m the person of Mrs Heuiy Nathan, aged 81. She arrived here fifty* seven years ago, landing m Wellington on January 22, 1841, the first anniversary of the arrival of the first veseel m New Zealand. D> ceased assisted m drebgiog the wounds of those who fee ped from the Gilfillan raassaore m the e.-»>ly for~i<e. She leaves five 8on», five daughters, thirty grandchildren, a d f-.-ifcy great gr«na* chid i en.

A WOFUL CHAPTER.

Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph

Napier, April 4

Ernest and Andrew Krause, brothers, occupying a section m Fohui special settle meat, had a quarre?. Andrew shot Ernest and left him for dead, but ihe wounded man recovered sufficiently to m;>ke bis way to Rakamoai a station. The police and medical a&sistauce went thither this afternoon.

A young man, John Buler, a resident of Waipawa, when going homewards on Satnr day night was brutally assaulted by two horsemen. He now lies m » oritical condi* tion. Warrants have been issued for the arrest;, of two H.impdeo Bsitlere named Gordon and Campbell.

Dean Hovell was cycling with Mrs Ho veil, when the dtess ot the latter got entangled m her husband's machine He was thrown heavily, breaking his lelt collarbone.

ITolloway's Pills and Ojntmest.— Rheumati&m and gout. — These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest; attention of all persons liable to gour, sciatica, or o'her painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be applied alter the affectfd parts have been patiently fomented with warm water, when the ointment should be dili gently rubbed upor the adjaoent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway'a Fiils should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce' inflammation, and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hereditary pre disposition , orfrom any accidental weakness of constitution. Ihe Ointment checks the local malady, while the Pills restore vital power.



riIRUST AND AGENOY COM- X PANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Limited Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital £2,000,000 Subscribed £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, etc.) ... £207,60 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand — J.JS. NATHL. HAMER, Esq., Christ, church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchutch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs Sainsbury and Log-n, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand : 211 Uerefotd i-'tn-et, Ciinslchurch. LOAN-> GRANTH) ON FREfcIULD FARM i AN 1)8. Advances can bs repaid at six months' no.ice, and evon sums up to three-fifihs of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving 3 nion*. ha' written notice. 2 170 ~G. K. ASKIN, j TAKCRED STREET. Near Tucker and Bean, ASiJBUHTOX. AGEKT FOR— AUMTBAJLi CYCi £ AGEN<Y Co. BEESTON HUMBERS ) MACHINES ALWAYS ON HAS?. <5 <aO7 Jo the Deaf and tho=e troubled wish Noises m the Hea<* or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of the world famed aural specia ist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has ju*t issued the 100 th edition > . his illustraled anddescriptivo book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shs- ', 160, Adelaide rtov*, Wellington, Is Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was grea.ly relieved of hia deafness by Dr. Nicholson's syatc-m, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m Now Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, CorpuletM. Luaibay-. »nd Indigestion by ibo b»iuo ant nor, may c had from M Shaw ou risneipt of Btampn. liOZJK TEA its Pur«



Wanted. T7IOOTBALLS, Hockey Sticks, Eaattr X) Cards, Australic Puzn'e, Christian Herald, Family Reader, New Books and Magazines by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, wid Leather Goods. Piano?, Organs, and Bicyoles at lowest cash values.— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known— Special Delivery of our Special Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 per pair, black 2/11 per pair.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, Dresses, Trimmings for Ladieß, Misses and Girls.— W H. Collieb, " The Corner/ Tr^ANTED Known— That we are now TV showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boya' Straw _nd Felt Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shir Is just opened.— Mitchell & Tubnee. IXTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, aud Everything m the optical line at H. Sat.rk's, Opbloiao. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED -A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store,. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socka and Vests, all ai landed cost. — Mitchell & Tdrheb. i XTTANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell TT & Turner's Dresses and DreßS making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing FOUND— In Tancrcd Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Bout Store. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aud fchoes.— Apply to Mellob, Tancred btrect. FOR Sale, Cheap — A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4j lid— Mellors Zealaudia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. frwatise posted free. It will teach. you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh SpeoialUt, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG i¥3EN v Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, < Collins* Vlwe, Melbourne. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zea'andia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellor's Zealandia Boot : " tore. FISHING Season. — I am cow showing a great variety of fishing requisites m ' ail the late&t designs, including Kode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fiahing Licenses ou eale.— J. W. Hardley, Ea&t Street. WAN TED Known— That J . »i oison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap aud lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs as usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depot, Ashburton TTTANTED Known— Good value for little VV money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, Tancred Street. ANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Bananas Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes etc— H. A. Flower, Fruiterer, etc., East Street. FOR Pure Nutritious Sweets try my own manufactured Toffees, Caramels, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty. — H. A FLOWER, Confectioner, Ashburton. GGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey.— Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Jfgys ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— MELLOß'e Zealandia Boot Store. |p^^_.. " '" ■■"•■"•"— ' .".'.'-'i rr v I. A F X Aliment of economy against fa igue hunger, aud thirst Antideperiic, antifatigirng, stimula- ijug, reconstitnent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowers, racers, banters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop i France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue de- Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney EAWTHOitNDBJN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GHIII_S3. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS, Principal ... Mbs DAVID McKEE. HAW FHORNDKN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendilton, about four miles from Chrislchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country p. if. 'I he Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn ; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful super vision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; an i special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examiu&iions at the , University. ' Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtaiued ou implication to the Priaoipa 1 ,



i> teJ 3 w 5 US < 2 s * w z O j i- 1 1 > c^ = 3 8I I » I LJ ? :'JT h g^ DO O ( O . I COOPEE'S, ! SHEEP DIP. TO ODHE SHEEP FARMERS OP TH J ASHBURTOK DISTRICT. [1898 Arrangements. MR 0. hTFoWDING, , Asbburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'S • CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING i POWDER, ; and i MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, ; Will see that the same success is ensured m ! DIPPING SHEEP f AT THE TINWALD DIP, j Which has given such unanimous satis* \ faction to its Bupporlers m the past. : Tho best evidence of WHAT I>IJP JPA.STS BEST is the fact that* MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with CJOOPEB'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH A1 T «L OTHER DLPS ADDED TOGETHER W. L~A KR, AGENT, 77 jHsseford Street, Chtistchurch. SIMGI-E TREE STORE, ALFORIt Fofe^SD AND METHVEN THANISS the I'ublio mosfe heartily for theiff constant .support during the past 14 years , and assures them that the quality of New«Boods m Dra.^ry, New Zealand Clothing, , Trimminga, .Vlata, Bootji, (MnH- erers' B oota being a specialty) Saddlery, IronmoD eery, Paints, Vanishes, Brushes of every k Sd, Oils, China, «"* Glassware, cannot I,e surpassed at tha P" o6^, PJ* 6 "* Medicin' ca of all descriptions" wp* ta Btook 1 with a large assortmenb of . s , t tetl0 ° cr y a fow pric ib. Only Steel Roll tt*}°™ k^*»



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred > the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made '"ATALANTA? . Bioyole, whereby they are.determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN ■ ' "AT AL ANT A " BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to^ender a maobiae absolutely ready for use TREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system 'oi supplying Bicycles would soon 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's Depot Managers at Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. ■— ■iwiiiiiiim — 1 3— — — ■ ——_——_—_———. ——————— — y .  - T — T —^ nw — rmm>>BM^ rM -— _— . m— — _■ i CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. \fir® RAVE just landed a ohoioe selection of Plated Goodo of Esquisite Dieig&a, Choice 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 «tock, and make their selection early. W. H. COLLINS & CO.



Sra^S^B Bt n VSA *^^vl 3k. «i J^SL-. _^_tfnt¥HfcSUßn^_riwi£i By _bJ___9_ BoafiSr I W^M 10 fifl W V_. SiT 35S2gj3l_&HflM__f_SJ&tBH_|^_^^Bf mSBBB^B hHSbBv m US *^ J^9 Ia wk _L (5^993 IHJK|BB|I^3BtsMH|BijBH|EHi«jiSB^ nf WM mL W_[ _, "O*. _ d _»^__^ffl^____j_|S___lf_R___E__flHß___9_^_^___i ___________j Bnir A rzn 15,000 zzn. ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOHONYr Ij «:'W j | j . THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD U3? TO 24m no settins°"required. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDIL* BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Coppetfjjßoilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizeß, single or double ovens. High oij low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Gatalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED' m w 185 9] CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THBPBEMDSB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL: COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE ANn'MARJNE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &&of. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST HORRENT RATES HANMEK & GRATES. ; AGENTS,



©^ ROBERT MURRAY, 3 UESS^ EAST STREET > ASHBURTON. N^S~^jJr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat m the District.) f TNVITES the public to inspeob hia magnificent atoofc * CLOCKS, Q JjKiWJKIL.JLiirjII.Y, Q W ' & F-LAXJEiIJ GOODS. I OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,_ Q S? Watches of all grades from the loweab price to the highest quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. v Clocks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the  higher gradea being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and Plated Groods— Newest designs, H beßb quality, lowest prioea. Q Holding the mosb perfect plant, the largest stock of material!, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robbbt Murbay can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. fa 50 Years Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A sent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock— Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Cleans Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— ! Mataon and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatchurch j 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, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to .X aob,as nay AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction w<fcn them it will be my endeavour to make tho RAKAIA. SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRrCE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. , ASHBURTON3 = PUHE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEA.NING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinew any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261ba to 441bs to the bushel ; and OOOKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16Albs 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, ASHBUBTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere, CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £g 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, 1 The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES, LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Aahburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and,Seoond-hand Bioyoles on hand at prioea whioh will defy, competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10b, £3 10s, £5, £6,"fi7, £8, £10,J£12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, \Toe Clips, and everything conneobed with the Bioyole Trade. I CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND] ; 10 179 J



Shipping. rfliH E j6&jljSS£ f NEW ZEALAND JIIIPIII^SHIPPING CO.', LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Aooommodation for all olaaaea o PMiengen at Lowest Rates. Port of Bbeamers. Tobb. Departure. Date. Rlmutaka 4515 Wellington April 14 Waimate 6688 Wellington May 12 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 Tongariro 4183 — July 7= Ruahine 6127 — Augusb 4 R.M.S. Ruahine and Kimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. Fer farther partloulara apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Aahburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. "OOYAL MAIL STEA- rffagCS&N. -*-^ MERS, with (superior qHHBKS^ accommodation for all classes &BB&*** of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Klo, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. Tone Commander From Date. lonio .„ 4753 Kempson.- Wel'tn Mar. 31 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... Wel'tn April 7 Gothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden . J — — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton .„ Lyttlt'n May 7 Mamari ... 3583 Levaok „ Wellg'n May 14 Matatua... 3320 Evana .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... — Pakeha ...4331 Proaser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weatport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridayß and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subjecb 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, Aahburton. MUSICAL. 1VT R TT ~R RYANT TT ING (Knollec Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, *. Ashburton. _. .„..-.-.. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOL7NJB. The 'new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24bh inab, A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, meacher of the violin., Saunders' Buildings, Aahbarton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., Marob, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT RS T3OWMAN TCj^OX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashbubtok. rakaia-Ituesdays. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A fi piLARIDGE iL» \J* V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. J. — — —^ —^^— — — — «^ A. WARREN, B ASKBTM AKER, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbaliab, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREE1 1 , ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WIOKERWORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 HOZIE TJKiI is SuD©rt>