The Ashburton Guardian.

TOL XX. NO. 4479

Ashbubtoin : Wednesday, April 27, 1893.

PRICE : ONE PVy$Y



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 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 Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p«m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridayß 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Ashburton 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 leave 3 for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashbarton at 9.45 a.m. 1848 OTAGO'S JUBILEE 1898 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S Jufeileo Commemoration COMPETITION ■ mHE PROPRIETORS OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY have decided to commemorate the Jubilee of Otago by presenting A CHEQUE, VALUE £25, To the person who correctly estimates the Number of Visitors to the Otago Jubilee Exhibition (exclusive of Eeascn tickeb holder?) from date of opening, March 22, to June 4 inclusive. Should no one give the correct result, the person who guesses nearest will receive the above cheque, £25 ; if more than one person guesses the correct number the £25 will be equally divided amongst the successful competitors. IS- THE PROPRIETORS make NO RK«TRIC>IOKS aa regards competing for the above valuable prize. Every Man, Woman, and Child m New Zealand may compete by applying for Forms at our Exhibit, near Fernery m Exhibition, or at any of our 36 Retail Branches throughout the Colony. The above Competition closes on SATUR- DAY, May 14, 1898. AH answers must reach us by that date. H LLENSTEINBROS.&Co, DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S J UfilOEE OOMMEM* ORATION COMPETIIIO*. 43 mRUST AND AGENCY COM- X P ANY OF AIiSTR \LASIA, Limited. Incorporated 1860. Au'horise I Capital ... ... £2.000.000 Sub,crib-d £1,760,000 Rsserve Funde (Britibh Consols, etc.) £207.60 Manager ami Injector for New Zealand— JaS. NATBL. HAM.ER, Esq., Chiist- church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn* Williams and Brown, ChrUtchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand : 211 Hereford Street, Christchurch. LOANa GRANTKD ON FREEHuLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving 3 months' written notice. 217 I ~Qo oof &c persuaded fo\ wuysny offhef/p/fafienSt tms\ \&?fsfzm&Bixfm3fesem& \ exp&nsQce mi) £$/. §Lm7esfsafem/iifsfc3fasf&\ ED ULCOR 6U(JAR The only sugar rermuted to Diabetic sufferers. GiGS to Diabetes, the illusion o» Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- cony^ncie3. I■ s sweetening power being considerable, each lump of tho size of a lentil is sufficient to bugar a glass cf waur, a cup of tea, coffvc, tuilk, choco- late, grog, etc., snd is equivalent to t lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded whh the trade saccharnp, bti impure production which cause* m quent accidents, France, M, Ch Gamier, 8, Rvq deg Francs Bourgeois, Par's. THE AISTitALIAN D.-UG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. \j L A F h, Aliment of ccouousy against faagua hunger, and thirst Antidcpertic, sntifatiguiag, stimula- ting, reconst tuent Indispensable to Velocipediste, ascen- tionisfs, rowers, racers, hunteia, anil lo ai:y of them who have a muscular tffort to develop Fr*ncp, M. Ch., G&rr.ier, 8, Rue dej Frai)cs-Bi/Urgeuie, i'aris. THE -.aUs'IKALIaN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney |l ~""' U.OsfclJfci 'XJbi^x ~~



Wantefl, WANTED Known— Special Delivery of oar Spec ; al Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 per pair, black 2/11 per pair.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." XTTANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes, VV Macintoshes, Millinery, Dresses, Trimmings for Ladies, Misses and Girls.— VV H. CoLtiEB, "The Corner/ XT7'ANTKD Known— That we are no« m showing the finest assortment of Gentß' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Bats m endless assortment. ,New Goods m Tennis Shirts just opened.— Mitchell & Ttjbnbb. WANTED Known— Spectaoles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line »t 8 Sara's, Opbioian. nnENI)ERS wanted \o wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestruotible Boots. Wear like braes. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two c&sca of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ta, Plain and Fanoy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell- & Turnbb. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dreßses and Dreßß making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— [ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mkllob, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap — A lot of Men's Bluchers only 43 lid* — Mellob's ZeaUndia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Stote. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairß of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot --tore. FISHING Season.— l am now Bhowing a great variety of fishing requisites m ail the latest designs, including Kode, Minnow*), Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Habdlet, Ea6t Street. WANTED Kuown — Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zualandia ttcot Store. NOTICE- We defy competition ; you g« t wonderful value at Mkllob's, lancred Street. AJN IED Known- Ladled Ptetrj Wnlking Shoes m great variety h- Mellob's Zealandia Bo'it Store. IjiRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. C! oice Banaca: : Irniian Ornoges, Lemons, Tomatoe* eto.-H. A. Flow sis, Fruiterer, etc , Easi Street. |7<OR Ture Nutritious £weels tr\ myowt- JL manufactured Toff.es, Caramels, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty. — H. A I Floweb, Confectioner, AsSiburton. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 d. Zen Fre--1; Eggs ; alto, one ton Pure Honey. — Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED KNOWN— Mbs Knighi?, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Book* and Furniture. Letters promptly attended to. —Baring Square, . 4 108 T>ICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, X Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 WANTED Known— That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Hoots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and 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 Depot, Ashburton WANTED — Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mkllok's Zealandia Boob Store. The Wife's Welfare. Treatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenob Specialiit, i Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to ma for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Collin* vliioe, Melbourne. B. DUCKWORTH & SON, UNDERTAKER?, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals oonduoted at the followingprices : — Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10a Bubnett Street, Ashburton Residence— Opposite Fire Ur grd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIKLJ. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday.'the 7th day o! January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FO!S THE WEEKLY HA.LF-2 HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of ' SATURDAY, And will bo open until 4 p.m. on Saturday ! after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Man ijjer > ROZIE TJB^A f it? pur©



Friedlander Bros., Limited. TTjT E ARE BUYERS HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited rpo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1500 AORES GOOD L^ND. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, VT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBI OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycles. i IHE "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconda and two thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started. The S* AIttBII.EJJK is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market and has NO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, and Good Points. PriceJ Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inspect for Yourselves. D. THOMAS. AGENT. o o o o *■ o o o o o o o o o o o o »*■•* O O C C 000 t^oM *Xf 000 O X 000 000 V) 000 %S23Era2| 000 000 X j 000 000 9 M 000 000 * 000 i oo o P B "" "W**^ 000 000 1 000 000 m&BB|IBB« . 000 ooo' B B 1 000 000 000 _ — 000 000 __ ■ . 6^ o o o I o o o o o o o o °oo o • PUBLIC TEUST OFFICE. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- TEED BY THE BTATE. FXIHE OFFICE undeitakes the following X business: — 1. The administration of all Instate Estates. 2. The executorship 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 kindß of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- ments. 4. The administration of the estates of Lunatics and Lunatic Patients. 5. The management of property as Attorney or Agent for the owner. 6. 'Ihe 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 Publio Trustee, thna supplementing powers 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 it 8 work apply to the undersigned. A. A. FOOKS, Agent, Ashburton. JAMES C. MARTIN, Public Trustee. J. J. M. Hamilton, H 127 District Agent, Chriatchurch. To the. Deaf and those troubled with Noiseß m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Sht ', 160, Adelaide tload, Wellington, N.Z., on receipb of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, ; was groaJy relieved of hia deafness \>y Dr. : Nicholson's syßtem, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpalenoej Lumbagy, and Indigestion by the same author, may ;e had } f from M Sbaw ou receipt of it amps. .r



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made "ATALANTA Bicycle, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all aoceisories neoeasary to render a maobine absolutely ready for me FREE OF CHARGE. An the publication of the working of this absolutely new uyatem of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust) ths 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. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STEEETS, CfIBISTCHURCH ; 133, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. 7nz 15,000 zzn •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY MrrHli -__^j|b:l "" ■ iuNtftr THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Jfipe 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 ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 Y.OU ABE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PBESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRICS Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostook Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to hand. BESPOKE WOJRK At BtESJPAXKHj Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., Made or Repaired, at shortest notioe and Lowest Price Possible, by Firßt«clasa and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solioited. McDonald ~&lvicdiarmii), BOOT MANOPACTUJREEB AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED 0 ' L. _ 18 593 CAPITAL^ONIT MILLION . THBPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL^ COMPAISTY, NOTBD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY a FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, BHRBSHING MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATfIS HANMER & GRAVES. A.GENTS



JJ ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NSg^^jrfr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist io the District.) TNVITES the publio to inspeob his magnificent Btook - WATCHES, * « CLOCKS, Q JIiiWJEJLJLiKR.Y, Q M & PLATED GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Q W Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. A OLJ Olooitsi m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Cases, tha n higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prioes. Q Holding the moabperfeob plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robhbt Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the exeoufcion of Repairs. W $0 TOMS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and Ashbnrton Alcernatolj Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Eats, Hides, etc., on Pbid*TO Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearioyflr Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matron and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchuroh 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, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools BeL'aßt Manures j RAKAIA DISTRICT SALVES, "8 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia^to * act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distriob, and m oonjunotion with them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aehburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOTfi OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTQNf = PURE SEEDS. = X 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. I am now prepared TO CLEA.N for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 26lbs to 441bs to 'the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H|lbs to 16 Albs 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. Eto. 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. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7id PER DOZBK. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4£d, and 4£d per lb, less 2£ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL 1 ALSO— FENCING WIBE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The beat quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 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 prioes which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND., MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, jEIO,"£I2— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Govern and Tubes. Alao, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clip*, and everything connected with the Bioyole Trade. LOHEAPKST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND . 10 179



Shipping. M*-i HM BL E . JmJsM£s£ NEW ZEALAND I^^^^^^SHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olassei of Pataengeri at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Waimate *6688 Bluff May 15" Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 Tongariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahin* 6127 — August 4 Rimntaka 4515 — Sept. 1 R.M.S. Ruahine and Ritnutaka will call at Rio do Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther particulars apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVXLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. T3OYAL MAIL STEA- jffiKSk A^ MERS, with superior Q^^|h||^ aooommodatlonf orall olasses I^^^^ B ™ l of passengers, oalllng at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Tonw Commander From Date. flothio ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 DeJphio .« 8355 Bowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — — lonic .„ 4753 Kempson .. — — •Tokomaru §238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. 'Rangitira 4045 Burton ._ PChlm? Ajr.l 30 Mamari ... 3583 AfoDovgtl. /Vellg'n May 5 , Matatua... 5520 Evans .. — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — J HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymoath— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch 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 j reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to. F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, MUSICAL. M X H. B RYAira K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, Itt.C.H'M.., JL.tf lu-CJML. PIANOFOBTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLJNJB. The fnew term will oommenoe on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN j Saundkes 1 Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V "Distrioffl every four months — viz., Maroh, July, and November. ORDERS mar be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mueio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MDSIO. TITBS DOWMAS Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbbet, Ashbubton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD M l^ A C* /^LARIDGE i\_» \Jm V/LARIDGE TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEJSfRY KNIGHT^ SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD 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, Hats, Boota, (Mus- erers' Boots being a speoialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, oannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stook with a large assortment of Stationery a ow prioes. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. J&CfrZllfl TEA In Bent