The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no. 4522

ASHBURToa: Friday, Jam 17, 1893.

PRICE : ONE PJfFJSY



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains 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- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at ll.da.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exceptcd) as 7.5 p.m., on Tuead&ya at 10.10 a.m , aid on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Ashhur'on FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line eveiy day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Friedlaaaer Bros M Limited. " TO LET. 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort able four-roomed Cottage, conveniently situated neai A%hburton. Apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OS 1 335 ACRES Oi Really First-class Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed. Dairy I and Piggery. i Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to • MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., I Stock and Land£Agents, MAJSBEY-HARRIB COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPBING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. fTIHIS Machine is very simple m enn- JL struction, and being composed chitfly of Steel, is light m appearance, strong and durable. The Maesey- Harris Fertilising Drilland Seeding Machine performs a very w ide rang? of work. It ia U6ed for light cultivating. It ia used for weeding enmtner fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadcast Ie will sow any kiud of grain m drills. It is the only rolier bearing gtain drill on the market. - The Masspy-Harris Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate., b^U, »od fertilisers peculiar TO these oolnniep, and ia the only iriU imported that is built specially to meet the requirements of the Australasian trade. This Machine is now on view at our West Sireet premises, and public Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited} Wis HAYS FOR SALE— machine pressed Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HEttRING, Esq, of ALFOKD STATION. True to name, an ;[excellent] yielding W heat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros., LIMITED EJU—JiJ-l LJ__^-g"gg!g^gggg"g! CALL AND SEE THE '98 STERLING BICYCLES | AT Morrow^ Bassett & Go/s t WILLS STREET, BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDERS ELSEWHERE. WE HAVE ALSO— LAMPS, BELLS, AND ALL ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— HORNSBY AND RANSOME'S IM- PORTED PLOUGH SHARES, CORN CRUSHERS, ROOT PULPERB, Etc. AGENrS FOR SOUTHLAND GRAIN & MANURE DRILLS AND CELEBRATED McCORMICK BINDERS. 6 100 M. PHIEST, Managor, WANTED Known— H. A, Floweb, Confectioner, ia removing to more commodious premises, situated next Drug Company, East Street. warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. [n boxea 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent] Medioine Vendors throughout} the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drag Company, Ljnool , England,



WANTED. b TirANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty i ( V V Walking Shoes In great variety at MsiiLOß's Zealandia Boot Store. [ TTILOWER'S Refreshment Rooms, East JD Street, for Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa. Afternoon Teas a specialty. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, AH Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prides. — W. H. Collier, j% The Corner." A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete Be -LJL of Samples m Men's Hats, Cape, Shirts and Ties, the newest styles at very low prices. ' Every description of clothing m stock and to order.— Mitchell and Turner. XVTANTED Known. — That every de- T J partment at Mitchell & Turner's is now fully Btocked with new and select goods which are invariably bought for oash m the beat European Markets, four oases ej Bangitira now showing; PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Praotioal Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prioes and quality right. Choioe mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers* work completed day of order. 3 148 mENI>ERS wanted to wear ont 1000 X pair* of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like braßs. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. TmOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest JD and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a llrl*— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's ! Zealandia Boot Store. fTiENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot -^tore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNO .VN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Goves 2a lid, 3s 61, 4* 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. I Collieb, " The Corner." NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mhllob's, 1 anored Sireet. WANT ttD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. WANi'tD every buyer of Flanellette to see ours, before purchasing e'se- where. Beat makes m Blankets and Sheet- ing and Pillow Cottpnß iv all widths and 8 zee. Four Caaea JUckerß, Mantles and Far Goods per Bangitira just opened.— Mitchell kd Turner. WANTED— Sixy strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — Mellok's Zealaadia Boot Store. Hanmer and Graves, POTATOES, WF can Supply BEST DERWENTS at Low Prices. KEROSENE. X\T® CAN SUPPLY THJS AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. HANMER & GRAVES.' ' PLOUGH SHARES. TTTE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOMESAND HORNSBY'S MAKES and are prepared to supply 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 use ! LITTLE'S DIP Whioh we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. TT^E ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN^SHEAF CHAFF, WE EAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC. ETC. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Pri.ne Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultura Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and ] imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (mosb suitable tor fencing oh turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (maohine dressed), Oils — Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. HANMER & GRAVES. pi.ii |, i — — ' ' . i ' £wflfe &w Vtm



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and th< publio that he has removed front Tancred Street, to the OLUB OYBIER AND FRIED FISB SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be qoi at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night, WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs oi HareB — large or email quantities, at once POULTRY A BPEOIALTY. STRATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED INtle COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pei week*] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THFg., OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, .( Strathmobb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (JUBt over East Belt), Christ 135 church. f ■ 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 will be open until 4 p.m. oo Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ANDBEW OBR HAS JUST OPENEDJa Second Ship- ment of NEW GOODS FOX THE WINTER. Specially Selected. Splendid JLot of NEW MANTLES & CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES. New Kid Gloves, Corsets and Umbrellas, | best makes. Carpets, Linoleumß, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES 1 & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON.] Inspection Invited. ANDBEW 088. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- TEED BY THE BTATE. fTIHE OFFICE undertakes the following X business :— • 1. The administration of all Intestate Estates. 2. The executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their Executor. Also the udminibtration of Trusts renounced by previously appointed Trustees. 3. The administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- meats. 4. The administration of the estates of Lunatics and Lunatic Patients. 5. The management of property as Attorney or Agent for the owner. 6. The deposit of Wills for safe custody. The Public Trust Office, although a department of the State, is absolutely free from political interference or control. Large powers are conferred by statute on the Public Trustee, thus supplementing power 8 contained m Wills for the benefit of the testator's family. The Public Trustee makes advances on freehold securities from 4£ per cent. For particulars as to the Office and its work apply to the undersigned. A. A. FOOKS, Agent, Ashburlson, JAMES O. MARTIN, Publio Trustee. , J. J. M. Hamilton, I 37 Piobrigt Agepb, Qhrjiiohurch,



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) - The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and Seoond-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition, SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MUS3J • BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clipi, and everything connected with the Bicyole Trade. - CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 0 179 «r WINTER SEASON^ A. P. WILLIAMSON T S NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeda, Serges, Vicugnas, etc., suitable for the present Season. NEWE3TJ TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Eto. HRST-CL ASS DBESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Ruga, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannellettes, Calicoen, Sheetings, Tablings, Etc. New Tartan and Floral Flannelletteß and Moletons, now bo fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND HOYS' TWEED SUIT'S, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVfiRCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Shirts, Sooks, Scarves, Hats, Caps, Bracos, eto eto. PKICES I«IGrMT. SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLOMAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, DRAPER & CLOTHIER, ; TANCRED STREET SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. T^ARMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere; 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always m Stock Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Bnaraelware, at Christchuroh Prices. Splendid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. • \j • "^^^^^^ TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be ound is every lib packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOCTB, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES.! A Large and .Well Assorted Stook of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., OOR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p m, with the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we close at 1 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. mHE SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT Lasts Longest,' is the Safest, Best, and by far the most Economical Goal m thejnarket'for Household and Steam Purposes. EVERY FAMILY SHOULD USE IT, It will save you money and labor m cleaning. SOLE AGENTS— W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company« Ltd.



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately ereoted, 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 Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can snpply best RYEGRASS, weighing f rota 261bs to 441ba to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, HJlbs to 16Jlbs to the bushel also, best OLOYERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST BNGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS] RAPE, LUCERNE, TRkIUiM Eto. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON; WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMJ MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. COBNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £g PER DOZEN. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL' ALSO— FENCING WIBE, 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 Asbbnrton?./ Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari SZ Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- 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 ; Duneiin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES, "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to .3 aot atl my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m th»t> District, and m conjunction With them it willibe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRIOE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ ' c § ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the Distriofc.) TNVITES the public to inspect his magaiOceut'Btook WATOHEB, X « CLOCKS,] P JJUWJy:LJL.KBfcY, 0 |4 i& FJLiA.TJESr> GOODS, ~ OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. r K o ' — v Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality— non-magnetio London hand-made goods. ft V <^lool£S m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Cases, the « higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W p] Jewellery and Plated Goode— Newest designs, " best quality! lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the mosb skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional " advantages m the exeoution of Repairs. H €0 YeMS Experience m the trade. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TTNDERTAKE all k~nds of Engine Work, all kinds o{ Millwright's; Work, General Engineering 1 , Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH & SON, « " ASHBURTON,



- hipping. jtSfiMfiy NEW ZEALAND shipping ooa UNE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monbe Video, Tenerlffo ft Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olaasM of Passengers at Lowest Rates. .Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kalkonra 4507 Wellington June 9 D.ofPtl'd 3822 — J»»ly 7 Rn»hin« 6127 — August 4 Rimutaka 4615 , — Sept. 1 ~ OARGO STEA&IERB. Waikato 4766 ■*:— June Otarama 3808 — - July Rakftia 6626 — Aagnab R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaba will oall at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For furtker particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ki -OOYAL MAIL STEA- 4B3flK&^ MERS, wifch superior X|^^^H||^ accommodation for all olasses l^^^^** of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Tenerlffo and Ply- mouth. jTone Commander From Date. Gothio kM 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ...Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — Io&io . M 4753lKempson«.[ — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — • OARGO STEAMERS. * ; Rangitira 4045 Burton ... P Chlms April 30 Mamari ... 3583 Moßougall Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — JPakeha ... 4331]Prosaer ... — I HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra aailinga ace advertise, ment m Ohristchurch 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 Ohriatchurch daily papers for dates and bonr of sailing . For farther particulars apply to- - P. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M R H. B RYAOT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 0t ■ i ■••••' X Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, npEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months— viz., A aroh, July, and November, and Mefchven as per arrangement. ORDERS may be left) with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stndio, Arcade Chambers, ABhbnrton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TITRS T3OWMAN T^OX of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musicians, HAVBLOOK SIBBKT, AfeHBUBTON. RAKAIA-SUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College c xaminations. A OABD MRS A fl" pLARIDGE A., \j* TEACHER OF \ PIANOJfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEMBY KNIGHT SDSGLE TREE STORE, JLLFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS 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, Hate, Boots, (Mus- erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of '•every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, -cannot be surpassed at tho prices Patent iMedioines of all descriptions kept In stook *with m large assortment of Stationery a •f W pricei. Only Steel Roller Flour kept.