The Ashburton Guardian.

vol, xx. no, 4493

Asteburtoxv.-: Friday, May .13, 1898,

PRICE : ONR Plf-NiA'Y



WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltiue, Ageut for Walker* Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Pir, —I consider it my duty to add wf testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up No matter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he coula scarcely stand 1 carefully followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and m a few days was fit for his work I am confident ont* for the remedy he would hare died I highly recommend it, believing it ha« equal ■..-". , William Stmngfellow Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heteltine, Sir, — I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh* boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis- fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It oleaned them out thoroughly and m a few days there wai awond.jful change for -the better I can higlry recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenching their stock leat they have their horses dropping dead as I tad I believe it to be the only safe and certain cute for the suffering of hoi sea James Lemon Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J H Beltine, S.r,— l am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse He was ailing for some days, his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runn- ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was scarcely able to walk about ; we quite expectei he would die I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory tesnlts, and | shortly after he got the last bottle he began I to improve and by the end of a week waa ! able for work hearty and well 1 believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom- mend it with all horse owners as . the best horse remedy m the market Edwabd Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,— l am glad to bear testi- mony to the wonderfu effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless aud a bad color, and got low m condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock 1 .did not want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more We had to holp him into a stable 1 gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre- scribed, and m a few days he was quite better, and now at his work hearty and well I quite believe, had I nob given him your Kt-medies he would have died You "can use thiß aB you please Robert Ihoupson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Wa'ker, Dear Sir, — I have great p ea- sure m informiug you that the bot-fly mix- ture 1 got from Mr Hesehine, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horsea seriously iil on December last A'ter using all tiie remedies I could think of I waa iuduoed to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I strictly followed the directions <iven and m a week the horses were out of danger and recoveriug rapidly I dre-.ched 'wo more m Peb vary wi h the same resalb 1 hey all put on flesh rapidly, and are now m prime order P Stbwakt Ml- Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering hst year ; on leaching home c waa dead This reason one took bad, also lowing the symptoms He gave the remedy, but ihe second day after, the horse passed m hundreds and is doing well Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr HeseUine, Sir, — I have pleasure m testifying to the wouderful effects of Wa ker's Botfly Remedies on my horses They got very low m condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work I had to lay them up Hearing so much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is i he only remedy for the suffering horse lam oertaiu I got back the cost m their work inside a week I shall certainly use it m future m preference to anything else as it has no equal J M Tweeoie Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltinp, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib, — The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect en my horse, he got so bad i hat 1 had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but- he on'y got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bots cime away m handfuls, ond m a few days he was hearty and well From the effects of thiß remedy on my neighbors' horses and en my own I con- sider it v blessing to horso owners and could the poor suffenug horses speak they woul d certainly praise Walker's Bat-fly Remedies as the best ever introduced into this markeb [ John Downxe D.I.C. SALB OF FANCY GOODS, TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th« tJ whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goo's, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desk*, . Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxe*, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstandf, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Rucks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be pub out m wholesale quantities opposite the dopartmenfe usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THRi D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Manager Most g*£iiaft>ie



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni- tare, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc, Sold Daily ie Large or Small Quantities. I Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from SOB per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12a per week; HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. D. THOMAS.-! "Rambler" Bicycles. 3HE | "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconda and two I thirdß. Was Placed whenever it Started. The UAwMBILiICIft is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market and has NO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, ; and Good Points. Price Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inspect for Yourselves. ; D. THOMAS. AGENT,



WANTED, PICTHUE-FRAMING. -W. Adams. f JL. Arcade. Practical Framer, does the work hinve'f ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 5 148 WANTED KtsOWN.-Ladieß' tfurTop Lined Kid Gioveß 2a lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices.— W. H. Collier, «• The Corner." WANTED Known— Speotaeleß, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical Jina »t S Sat,w's, Optloiap. rjIENDERS wanted to wear out v 1000 JL pairs of Mellob's Indeabructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen Bmarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND— In Tancrcd Street, the cheapeab _U and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTiiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob'b Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sa^e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladiea and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tanored Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men'e Bluchers only 4a 1 Id •— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. . FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. [ nniENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 _1_ pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. T7USHING Season. — I am now showing a X! great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including .Rods, Minnow 9, Flies, Traceß, Rf els, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, eto. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Habdlby, East Street. TTTANTED Known— Good value for little V V money «t Mellok's, Zealandia Boot Store, NOTICE — We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllor's, Tanored Street. ANX ED Known-Liid;ea' Pietiy Wnlking Shoes m great variety ai Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 df zen Fre h Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey. — Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. IiIGGS, EGGS— Wanttd 1000 dt zen Fresh IA Fggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, ANTtiD KNOWN— Mrs Knight, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Books \vd Furniture. Letters promptly attended to, -Baling b'quate. , 4 108 AB^OLUTKLY Pure, therefore Best. Flower's Uelebiaied Anchor Biami I'cmato Sauce. Sol Iby all Storekeepers. WAhTKD Known— That J.MoisoNbfts receiv ed a varied stock of Suminei Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and laoe up, which he will Bull at a gooa Discount tor Cash. Repairs aa usual done it once. Nothing but the best is kept ai J. MoiSON's Premier Boot DepQr,, Ashburtou WANTED— Six y strong men to trj the new Kronio (Bluchei). — Mellob's- Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. treatise posted free. It will teach you more than •11 the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Speoialiat, 4 Collina-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiat, 4 Collin* plwie, Melbourne.



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY ! JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street, has been appoiuted Agent for Aahburton of the Famous RUDGE- WHIT WORTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the best machine ever offered to the publio. Call and inspeot them for quality and price. 231 MR OSBOKN COOMBE, Late of Rudd & Co., London), PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT, WJLL visit Methven on May 23. Orders may le left with Mr Miller, hotelkeeper, Methven,'^ or Mr Bryant King, Music Teacher. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and , the publio that he has removed from Tanored Street, to the QLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) j SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers oan be got ab any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKB. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares— large or small quantities, at onoe POULTRY A SPECIALTY.



STRATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. J /'"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJ*^., OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Stratumore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Eaat Belt), Christ 135 church. 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. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved, OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP. WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled during the lac twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES to G. T, PARK, MOUNUTSOMERS. r KOZ^EJ TEA



r 15,000 'ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY . OUNI gi THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTeequiked. Withjgtove Pipe can be worked oat 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 be obtained, or from the maker, H. E, SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bioycles on hand at prices whioh will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10a, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10.' £12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddleß, CCoe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 YOU ABB INVITED TO INSPECT OTIE STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BT)T. McDonald & mcdiaj&mid's CASH BOOT STORE. EVERY Arbiole is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Loweab CASH PRICE Poßßible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostook Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to hand. BESPOKE WORK <& KEPAIKHj Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Prioe Possible, by First-olaas and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald ~&~mcdiaiimid, BOOT MANCJFACTUBERS AND IMPOETERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET,



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made "ATALANTA Bioyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all acceaHoriea necesßary to render a maoWne absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new Bystem of 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 thia oar latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STEEET3, CHBISTCHURCfI ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON.



6 THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON ENGINEEBS, BEIDQE WOEKS, CJ I ASHBUBTON, I TTNDERTAKE all kenda of En g ine^ Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, f General Engineering*, Woodworking*, & Blacksmithing. KIL WORTH &.SON, ASHBURTON. <9 ROBERT MURRAY, /^^^^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \N^ULJ|£(r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) XNVITES the publio to inspect his magnificent stock WATCHES, * « CLOCKS, . fl JJtuWJfciLJL.KICY, Q H So t 3 JL.^TIi,JL> GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk n — 0 VTatcliOS of all grades from the lowest price to the highest) quality — non-magnetio London hand-mude goods. _ 0(h C'loclcs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oases, the *•, higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery niidl T-^latetl dootis— Newest designs, " best quality, lowest priccß. Q Holding the most perfect plant, tho largest stock of materials, and J tho most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional I advantages m the execution of Repairs. £L{ 50 YeaSS Experience m tho trade. DAVID THOMAS Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately ■ Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, Fate, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Boaght and Sold on Commission Oleari a«, Sales as per arrangernont3 AGENT. FOB- Matsori and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohante, Rakaia, to act aB 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, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS* DAVID THOMAS. ASHBTJRTONJ = 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 same at work. I am now prepared TO OLEA.N for Farmers any description oi SEEDS AND GRAIN, , and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 26lbs to 44lbs toi'the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16£lbs 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, Em D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON; WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM now making liberal OASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMj MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £g %& PER DOZEKY] WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING' MATERIAL] ALSO— FENCING WIRE, BABB WIRE, & STAPLES. - The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, [ [ASHBURTON.



Shipping, '. '. f jf< B. E j^ffjllir NEW ZEALAND •'^^^y^^S HIPPING OOAS LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffo & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of P&Bsengers at Lowest Bates. Porb of Bfceamers. Tons. - Departure. Date Waimate 6688 Bluff May 19J Raikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 Tongariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — August 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Sept. 1 R.M.B. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. J^A, "OOYAL MABL. STEA- IX HERS, with enperlor j^^^ 1 accommodation for all plassos ™'^^^™ > of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Kio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From Date. Qothio ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 DeJphio ... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ,„ — .r— lonic .~ 4753 I£empson»^[ — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. " Rangitira 4045 Burton .... P Chlms April 30 Mamari ... 3583 .Vfoßc gili Wellg'n May 5 Matatua... 3320 Kvana .. — Maori .- 52C0 Moffatt ... — Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTBLTON AS UJSDER: For Westport and Greymonth — 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 Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chriacchurch daily papers for datea and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to Jf. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. MUSICAL. M B H. B ErANI K ING ' (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THiiORY. For particulars apply Mb. H. ftl. Joxes, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, M.O.H«M., JUk? X*-C7.J»JL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAEMONY, AND J MANDOLINE. She new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inßt, A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (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. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TVT Rs - ~R °wM AN - TT ° x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, Havelook Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. 1 Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A CARD MRS A /I nLARIDGK J\.. \J. I^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING [COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HEKLBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN **pHANKS 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, Boots, (Mue- erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, o&nnot be surpassed at tho prices Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stock with a large assort men b of Stationery a ow prioea. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. ELOZTJB2 T£A.