The Ashburton Guardian.

Voii xx. no. 1524

A.SHBU&TOJS : Mori-i*iy> June SO, 1898

PRICE : ONE PJrSY



T. Bullock. CHEAP TOWN PUOPBSRTY, -£?1 Kf\ 10 ? wanted for T.S. 891, otrJLeJVs* containing % Acre,; Aitkeo Stra- 1, on which is erectei a new square Dwelling Honsn of foar rooms, two briok ohimneyß, and Scullery at buck. Very easy termß of payment oan be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK Agent. T O LE T, EIGHT-ROOMED House with h^lf-aa* aore of land, well situated m Burnett street. Land is of Firafc-olass quality for Gardm purposes. Rental, 10a per weekt Apply T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AiND OTHfcRd. FOR SiLE the following Properties) viz :— 522 acres, Shepherd's Bush Survey District 711 acres, Coldstreatn Road District 887 fees, South of Hindu River, Rangi- ta»R Koad District 500 oores, Good Siicep Country, Upper Ashburon Road District 1116 acres, fronting Bowyer ? 8 Stream, Mount Somsrs District Improved Farm of 146 acres, and a number of other Properties; also several Blocks of good wheat gruwiDg land, varying io are* from 272 acres to 1200 aores «t prices from £8 10d to £16 10s per aore. Full part culars as regards price and terni furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A VERY LOW RENTAL. fTIHOSE Commodious Premises lv East JL Street, adjoMog Mr James, Buroher. Bicycle expert Should do well here. Plenty of room for showing bicycles, etc. Frouta the main thoroughfare. T. BULLOCK TO LET AT A LOW RFNTAL, SHOP, with Rooms at back, m Triangle Brick Buildings, not far from the Pos Office. T. BULLOCK. TO LE^ AT reduced rental, Nearly New House of four rooms, together with one acre of land, just beyond the Concrete Bridge, Smith's Road, Humpßtead District. T. BULLOCK, Agenfc. New Goods. JN T ew Goods, TT^THILE thanking cur numerous Patrons VV for past favors, we bpg to intimate that we »re opeuiug up ?very week — large" and choioß seleoti-H.s of BOUTS, S£Oi£e>, and SLIPPERS at prices cheaper than ever, and va ue unsurpassed. Ladies' New German Slippers. Ladies' N-w Fe t Slippers. Ladies' New Carpot Slippers. Lidies' New Walking Slippers. Ladies' New Walking Boots. Children's New Warm Slippers. Children's New Strap Shoe 3. Gentlemen's Crop Cookh&ms, hand sewn, Bplendid fitting Gentlemen's Horeeskin Walking Boots. Gentleman's Gum _Boots. GENTLEMEN'S WARM SLIPPERS,") Etc., Etc. McDonald & McDIARMID, MANUFACTURERS &-IMPORTERS, EASr STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. T. H. UNDRILL ] [E. A. UNDBII&.J FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. WE beg to announce that at tho request of numerous clients, we have pur» chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OD'JFIT, ar.d that we are prepared to fumifeli funerals m the best possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T.H UNDfiILL AND GO,, FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Noth Address — Opposite Arcade, and v.pxb Building Society Office. 5 217 HPHE GENUINE DR GUILLIER X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Anti-Billons, Pre- pared by Dr Paul Gage Flls, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thab remedy. fcuo rle Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dc Ouiltie's Ivlixic is one of the noosb .c;-nomical tresicines, both as a Purga- slvo and as a Depurative, it is the best ■vwr.edy against all bilious and glairlout disorder. F r more than seventy five years Dr GaMie's Elixir ha^ been employed with uccoss against -diseases of the liver, the -pleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fev«?r, iiflaenz*, stin diseases, etc. Bewaro cf imitations, and see that you get the. Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, tfhich bjtars the signature of Paul Gage, inri nrnk that) each bottle is accompanied i>y Trcatiae on Glairs. 5 Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, aad by AUSTRALIA** DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W, IF you want quality, comfort and dura- bility, combined with cheapness, go to McDonald and MoDiabmid. Snuke Vwvf 8



WANTED, WANTED Kco«rn-Lad:e«' Pretty Walking Shoes In great variety at Mbllor's Zealandia Boct Slore. FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms, East Street for Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa. Afternoon Teas a specialty. WANTED KNOWN.-Ladieß' CyoliDg Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Veßts,-in great variety. Special prices,— W. H. Collies, "The Corner." A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete B e of Samples m Men's Hats, Cape, Shirts and Ties, the newest Btyles at very low prices. Every deaoription of clothing m stock and to order. —Mitchell and Turner. VVT ANTED Known. — That every de- Tt partment at Mitchell & Tdknbb's is now fully stocked with new and select goods which are invariably bought for cash m the beßt European Markets, four cases ex Rangitira now showingi PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Aroade, Praotical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees ib. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers 1 work completed day of order. 3 148 nnENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 _L pairs of 'Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies. to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND — In Tanorcd Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop,— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4j lld'—MELLOK's Zeakndia Hoot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap — Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps.— Mellob's Zea'.andia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zcalaodia Boot Ktore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zaalandia Boot Store. WANTKD X.NO VN.- LarUes' Fur Top Lined Kid G oves 2a 111, 3s 61, 4s 6d per pi-tir. Worth double. — W. H. Collieb, " The Corner." TVTx/TlOE— We defy competition ; you get xN wonderful value at Mhllob's, 1 aocred Street. Y\7"ANTfc.D — Wise Mothers t&- try our V V Indestructible School Bouc. — Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. WANTED every huytr of Flanellelte to see ours, before purchasing eiee- wheie. liest makes m Blankets aud Sheet- ing and Pillow Cuttona ia all widths and i- ze^. Four Caa^s Jacket s, Mantles and Fui 6 >ods pur Hangitira just opened. — Mitchell kd Turner. \l7 ANTKD— Six y strong men to try \ V the ucw~Kromo (Bluuher).— Mellob> ZoaUudia Hoot btore. lioziu; 'x -jfcUA. frieuianaer Bros., Limited. 10 LET. 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort able four-roomed Cottage, conveniently situated near Aehbutton. Apply to ( FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 835 AOKES OI Really First-olaas Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Datry and Piggery. Full particulars to intending' purchasers on Application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Laiid^Agents. MASSEY-HARBIS COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AISD SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. HTIHIS Machine is very simple m con- JL Btruction, and being composed chiefly of Steel, is light m appearance, strong and durable. The Mafsey-Harriß Fertilising Driirana Seeding Machine performs a very wide range of work. It is used for light cultivating. Ib ia used for weerlJDg summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broad cas'. Ib will sow any kind of grain m drills. It is the only rolicr bearing grain drill on the market. The Massey-Harrts Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed wilh the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate, soil, and fertilisers peculiar to these ooloniea, and is the only I 'rill imported that is built specially to meet the requirements of the Australasian trade. This Machine is now on view at our West Street premises, and public Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited} WE HAVE FOR BALE- MACHINE JDRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HBBRING, Esq., of ALFOKD STAITON. True to name, an excellent] yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. fcViedlander Bros % LIMITED ]



W. H. SUTBBELAND, BEGS to inform his customers and th f publio that he has removed frcm Tancred 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 at any time. Fresh Fiah and Smoked Fißb by Expreas every night, WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares— large or small quantities, at onoe POULTRY A SPECIALTY. STKATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST OOMPLETBD UNEQUALLED In"tHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Acoommcdate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS v From 2 Guineas pei week^ PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJFiL, OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmorb Private Hospital, ! Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 church. I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ! ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be j CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY.? ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ANDREW ORR HA 8 JUST OPENED;* Second Ship- ment of NEW GOODS FOX THE WINTBE. Specially Selected. Splendid Lot of NEW MANTLES & CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE j LATEST STYLES. New Kid Gloves, Coraets and Umbrellas, beßfc makeß. Carpets, Lino\etmiß, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BGOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON. i Inspection Xnvited. ANDBEW ORB. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- TEED BY THE STATE. mHE 'OFFICE undertakes the following .1 business : — 1. The administration of all Intestate Estates. *' m „ . 2. The executorßhip of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their Executor. Also the administration of Trusts renounced by previously appointed Trustees. 3. The administration of all kittds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- ments. r 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 Btatute on the Public Trustee, thus supplementing powers contained m Wills for the benefit of the testator's family. The Publio Trustee makeß advances on freehold securities from fli por cent. For particulars as to the Office and it B work apply to the undersigned. A. A. FOOKS, Agent, Ashburfcon. JAMES 0. MARTIN, Publio Trustee. J. J, M, Hamilton, * 27 DUtrjot Agent, QbritMhwfr



**> WINTFP, SEASON A. P. WILLIAMSON T S NOW SHOWING « Choice Selection of the Latest ani Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeds, Serges, Vicugna?, eto., suitable for the present Season. NEWEST TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Eto. FIRST-CLASS DRESS-MAKISGr AT MODERATE CHARGES **<• NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc, Value Unequalled. New Flannellettes, Caliooen, Sheetings, Tablings, Eto. New Tartan and Floral Flannellettes and Moletona, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TWEED SUITB, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. I Shirts, Socks, Scarves, Hats, Caps, Braoos, eto eto. PRICES BIGHT. I SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL TESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET New Zealand Instance Gompj. ESTABLISHED ' L — 185 9j | CAPITAL^ONe' MILLION. THEFKSMISB AND"~wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROadQPTNESS AND LIBTSBALITYi FIRE AND RISKS, RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATfiS HAMMER & GRAVES. AGENTS SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. ■■■■"■■ ""■O«^"^ — •"• "TURMERS 'REQUIRING the above NETTING wouM find ifc to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsflwhere. 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 Euamelware, at Chrißtohnroh Prices, Splendid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. 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 m every lib packet. j GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOC7B, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRIOES.I A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to, SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 6 30 n nt, with the exception of THURSDAYS AND SAIUBDAYS, when we otosa at 1 n m* and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAT,. SHAG POINT COAL. HHHE SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT* I Lasts Longest, is the Safest, Best, and by far the most Economical Coal^ia j the market 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.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASH BURTON, Loanß Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stook — Tinwald and Ashburton^ Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— j Matson and 00, Ohrißtchnrch ~ . . j Booth, McPonald and 00, Ohristohuroh 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, Dunedia Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES* "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohants, Bakaia, to . ? act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ =. PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of tho 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 GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can Bupply beat RYEGRASS, weighing from 26lba to 4Albs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown," 14$lbs to 16 Jibs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HFRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS j RAPE, LUOERNE, TRlLbGtu. Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM a a MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £g 7iA PER DOZEN. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIALi ALSO- FENCING WIJR£J, B&EB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON, WHEAT. WHEAT. ITTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street;, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful steed Gornsaoks and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLfff & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED, WEST STREET, BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest) Cycle Building and Repairing Bhop m ABhburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and ;3eoond-hand Bioyolea on hand at prices whioh will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10b, £3 10b, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MUSS BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything oonneobed with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, Q 179 i



-hipping. f jf l H X vs«|r j* NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymonth. Best; Accommodation for all olassea of Passengers at Loweat Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 D.ofFUM 3823 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — Augußb 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Bept. 1 "~ CARGO STEAMERS. Waikato 4766 — June Otarama 3808 — July Rakaia 5628 — August) R.M.<S. Buahine and Rimutaka will call At Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lin. Agents, ABhburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j&JL TI^ YAL MAR, BTBA- JA> MERS, with superior U|y|||||S|*j|^ accommodation for all classes rtf"WiH»HKw9 o £ pageengera, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlflfe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothio ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio ...8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotoa ... 6340 Scotland _ — lonic ._ 4753 Kempson__l — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell . — — ' CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton .... P Chlms April 30 Mamari ... 3583 frloDougali A'ellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Kvana .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffatfc ... — Fakoha ... 4331 Prossor ... — HAKiMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TfMON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS* S A II FRCMLITTELTON AS DNUER: For Weßfcport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are eubjsofc to alceration j reference eliould therefore be made to Chribcchurch daily pap or a for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. TV!~ R TT T^ RYANT Tr ING (Kueller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, JMLO.W'M.., l^.fcf I>C7.A]L. PIANOFOHTK, SINGING, HAKMONY, AND MANDOLJNE. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Aahbarton. ME OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London}, VI SITS ABhburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., arch, July, and November, and Methven as per arrangement. ORDERS may be left with MR IjLSVVBLLIN OWEN" at his Mueic .Studio, Aroade Chambers. ABhburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tvt rs t£ owman tp° x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A fl fiLiRIDQE J\.. \Jm VLARIDftE TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEREI KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN ~r»HANKS the Public most heartily for X their constant support during the paßt 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods hi Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mus- erera' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at the prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stook With a l&rge assortment of Stationery a fir Price*, Only Steel Roller Flour kept,