The Ashburton Guardian.

vol xix. no. 4422

A-shbubtoj* : Wednesday, February 16, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PENJNY



A USEFUL BOOS. s The Ashburton Publishing Company's j Almanac for 1898, just issued, will be found an exceedingly handy little book for anyone to keep. Besides a large quantity of useful " information concerning Government, Rail, j way, and Post and Telegraph offices, there ; are odds and cads of matters which make the little volume a regular encyclopedia of useful knowledge. Persons not m business will find within the limits of some hundred and fifcy pages reliable data with regard to those thousand and one little things whioh crop up m daily life affecting our domestic arrangements, our' travelling expeditions, and our email speculations. For here we have tabulated information ir* money orders, telegraphic and cab c rates, ready reckoned and various weight and money tables, and there are all aorta of valuable hints to house- keepers, farmots, and others. Not the least striking features of this almanao are a neat cash book and a very convenient diary of household expsnßeß. The book contains a few illustrations of the Koyal family, Lord Eanfurly, etc, and a number of advertise* menis of local business men, which will enable the possessors of this very convenient almanao to find m a moment where they can buy any article they can possibly require, or where to go if they want any business transacted for them, or any service done. The almanao can be had for the Bmall sum of sixpence from Messrs H. M. Jones or H. N. Anderson ; also from Messrs Hardy and Co., Rakaia Shannon Bros., Chertsey } an Hibba' Bros., Metbven. For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Fills. They can oonhdently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injnriou* drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonitf and a gentle aperient. For nearly 190 years they have proved ux.equalle<? for Indigestion, JDyujwpsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottleß 1b ljd, 2s S.i, and lis, by all Wed . fine Vendors thrensrhoui s.ke * orld £OB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA r Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c i IX AY'S COMPOUND BSSENOE OP UNSEBD fV Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c ••AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for X Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints <AY*SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, fa equally serviceable for horses and cattle £ aY'S TIC PILLS, a speciflo ia Neuralgia-. Faceacha V &o> Contain Qninino, Iron, &o •" LOTUM OATHABTIOUM PILLS d gertlve,ocrw.t ttve, and agraoably aperient f >OaOULJNß— Cement for BroKen Articles. Bold \^j overywheio. Muuof netorr. Stockpcu England E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKKRS, Cabinetmakers, and vJ Upholsterers, Funerals conduoted at the followingprices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coaoh complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10s Burnett Street, Ashb~ubton Residence— Opposite Fire Be grd Station. 105 THE TPv^Difl SDPPLIrJL. a. warrenT BASKET MAKER, 'VTiSXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREBi', ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 , Unparalleled Opportunity. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding v CLLARIWG SALE at theJSfollowing quotations FOR CASH: — " ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ) Roadsters and Road Raoers, f ftf\A Perry's components throughout t ob/WV/ 18 months guarantee. ; •'ECLIPSE- HUMBER," "> _Q1 Ladies' Machines. y oCi/^/X. " GREYHOUND,"— Gent's! ; Roadsters. First class machines/ £} "I /^ Ball Head Locks, and all latest] owXQ improvements. 12 month's > guarantee. J •• GREYnOUND,"-Ladies') Machine. Loop Frame. Ball > Head Locks aud all the latest J /S"J rV improvements. 12 months') o&X I Guarantee. j Standard Cyclometers, usual price ... 10a, SiJe Price 7s 6d Nickel Piated Trouser Clips, usually Is per pair.— To c'aar at 6d per pair. Ordinr-ry Trouser Clips, usually, 6d per pair, to clear at 4 pairs for Is. "Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, u-ual price 30a SiUe Price ... 20s " ilver Por " Lamps, only 10a 6d 3ach. " Y'y Own" Lamps, only 6s 6d each. "My Friend" Lamps, only 7s 6d each. Tod bags from Is 6d each. " Pushing Baby " Be 11?, 2a 6d each. Snanneis, from 2s each, etc., etc AL-.0,— A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Cnains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Tee Clips, Quadrants, Spokes aud Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Inner Tubes, and Outer Covers, Helmet Lubricators, luflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair shop. Those who have proved Wood Rims to be defective can have WESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMS fitted to any Bicycle at a small charge. Goods value and upwards carriage free to any address. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. ' GLABKt'B B 41 PILLS are warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, [n boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid, land Countieß Drug Company, Lincoln? p ngland. 1i.02Z1.12 TEA id BCHt



WANTED. - ~«t O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's XI Stook-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only, ftow's your time to buy. TITANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap I T T Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, «ir, he said. WANTED Known— That we are no* showing the fineßt assortment of Gents Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Btraw and Felt Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shifts just opened, —Mitchell & Ttjbnbb. WANTED Known— Speotaoleß, Eye Proteotors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line «t 8 Salbk's, Optioian WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot B tore. WANTED Known — Two caees of Sample Hosiery for Bale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed oost. — Mitchell & Turner. W "ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing , WANTED Known— That you can get • Furniture at J A. HARRISON'S, East Street, 1 next Umbrella Shop, at Christchuroh prices, and equally good Duchesse Cbeatß at from ' £3 10* ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15s ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. All other, things at reduced prices. 12 94 V\7" ANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain J T T Sale now on. Come early* Chil- dren's Straps Is 9J, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale j at Mellob's, for fourteen days only. BARGAIN'S too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, - "The Corner." . ] PEOPLE Should not Mies the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." c FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce, bimplj deiicioua with hot or cold joints. /^HRISIMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- \J late Boxea ; largest 6tock m town to select from. Cvll and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. MRS ALCORN'S New Toy?, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and Isetr Year are now opeiied up and inspection ia invitedi Mount Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Piilow Covers, - Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All c kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises- Millinery and Dressmaking receive stric: attention. A good assortment of Costumes Dresa Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. t WANTED Known, m fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. I HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at MsLLOR'e Cheap Boot Sale. XJ£T ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to T T remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hotpam having taken the premises latelj occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open « same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rocks, where visitors will fled a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few i boarders will find all the comfortß of a j home. The Wife's Welfare. Tteatiße posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman Bhould read it. Write Professor Hermann. Frenoh Specialist, i 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. i YOUNG MEN, ~ l Write to me for valuable free Book concerning youp- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Collin* Vlace, Melbourne. 8 I i T OOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade _I_ Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, PJast Belt. BOOTS Boots, Boots, wonderfully chenj at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8i 9d. — Mellor's Zea- landia Boot Store. FISHING Season. — I am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designß, including Rode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known— That J. M oison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black aud tan) m strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done c at once. Nothing but the -best; is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depos, Ashburton ■ WANTED Knowri- :ugar, Sugar. Best t Cane Preserving Sugar, 14s per 70lb bag, at Fi.ktcher Bkos , Caßh Supply Stores. Fern Lsaf Separator Butter, 10d per lb. FLOUR, Flour— Rolliti's Supreme Flour redujed, 251 b bag 3s, 50lb bag 5* lOd, , 1001 b 11s 6d, 2001 b 22s — At Flbtchrr Bros., Cash Supply Stores. . v riIHK Appointed Time, (Dimbledys) *j JL Someone, (W. Parker); Whitaker's j A manac, The Ten Commandment", (Jack. • son) ; Is my Bible True, (Leach.) Christm; • ' Number, Windsor Magazine, Sixty Years a J Queen, (Bond.) Bibles, Prayers and Hymns, j Tennyson's Works, latest editions.— H. M. Jokes. JBLOZIEI QL-JttA



Baker Bros. LpURNISHiNG UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory, Havelook Street. EVER* REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69, ■•B.* $ g H 3 !}WSh-8 t — ! U5 § _ go B 5 m a5 = * H I g gg ■ P*" id ggr ts £► g1 s h .ii:-w o a s■ wo o n f> |Ti S aH3 y> ■ o w 3 g 3 ■ q I _ = TnTnr _ !U^^ i ■; I I I-:. 1....1. . .... J HEMBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN rpHANKS the Public 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, Varnißhes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stook, with a large assortmenb of Stationery at low prlcei. Only Stoel Roller Flow kept,



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to] the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta "*Bioyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, oan obtain the exoluaive use and ohoioe of AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dnnlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a maobine absolutely ready for übo FREE OF CHARGE. Aa the publioation of the working of this absolutely new Byßtem of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest Btock m the world, we have decided to limit) ita application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Chrietohuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this oolossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our lateßt enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDINJ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFJfIOB— I39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. landellsTand son, EXPRESS OYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. ■ SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 lOs, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,"£12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERKD IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 7ZH15,000 =3Z 'ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY I I' PJ OMSfi jl| 11 JuHASWLBCCj ij Bj ' "V_-^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove 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 mi I A VW^SH^BhK^H GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER." RUMMER DBAPERY AND CLOTHINa will be jj^ offered at BARGAIN PRICES. FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods'of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS. 1 ' o W H. COLLIER, j! * | c CASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER. )



§ ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) TNVITES the public to inspeot his magnificent stcok of WATCHED, ■ JJU-VrJhJL.JL.JraiIY 9 Q jd & ri^A.'Xli.l) GOODH. Q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk g•— . . v Watohi©» of all grades from the lowest) price to the highest quality— non*magnetio London hand-made goods. a , Q ClocKs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Cmbb, tbe n higher grades being manufactured on the premisei. m A Je-wellerj' and. Plated Goods— Newest designs, n besb quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the moßt perfect plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mubbat can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. m ! 90 TeWS Experience m the trade. DA VID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBU R T O N Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FaiD>Yß Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari am Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrißtohurch 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field loola Belfast Manures KAKAIA DISTKICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to . • act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction w.th them it wilJ.be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF PLANET JB> TOOLS DATID THOMAS ASHBURTON* '=■ 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 OLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 441bs. to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16Jlbs 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 OLOVERSJ TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHJBDRTON. 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. COBNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY Is 7£d PER DOZEN". DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4|d, and 4|d per lb, less 2£ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. IXjrE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIJN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAEKRT RATES, We are »tao prepared to Store Grain on Fermere aooount In bur New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful sleed Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES! OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTEBBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND BlOfiEfc* WEST STREET.



Shipping. i vi — fM'v H E j&mKx NEW ZEALAND 00. LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vim Monte Video, Teneriffo & Plymouth Best Aooommodation for all olasaei i PoMengen at Loweat Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. tTongwriro 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Ruahine 6127 — Maroh 17 Rimntaia 4515 — April 14 Kaikoura 4507 — May 12 Per further partioulan apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahbnrton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ( jHSi«k. "ROYAL MAIL STEA tffiKms. X^ MERS, with Buperloi aooommodation for all olassef I^^^^ M— * of passengers, calling a! Monte Video or Bio, Tenerifle and Ply. month. Tone Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... Wel'tn Mar. 3. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 lonio ... 4763 Kempaon.. — Mar. 31 Gothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphio .... 8365 Sowden ... — — OAR6O STEAMERS. - Maori ... 5200 Mofifett ... Wel'tn Feb. 3 Fakeha ... 4331 Proaser ... — Feb. 14 Matatua... 3583 Burton ... — Rangitir* 4045 Levaok .„ — Mamari ... 3320 1 Evans .. — : Aotea< and Tokomarn carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HAMMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S &IL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Weetport and Greymonth— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- tnent m Ghristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — j Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chriscchurch daily papers for dates and honr of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL- MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OP THE VIOLIN Sc VIOLA, IB WlLLßesume Teaching on TUESDAY, February 1. At Home to Pupils after FKIDAY, January 28. Baunders' Buildings and Ailenton. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTJU, SINGING, HAEMONY, AND MANDOLINE. Tbe new term will oommence , on MONDAY, the 24th mat. M!R . dSBtfRN COOMBE, PIANO TdNBR & EXPERT, (Late of London), ( , VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mubio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD MRS A C* i^LARIDGE A. \J. V^LARIDGm TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MDSIO. T%/r R S "OOWMAN T7l O X Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashbubton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. Tl/T IBS CARBON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. M R H.~ B RrANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, fTIEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Baundbbs' Buildings, Aihburfeon. KOZIE TEA J&oat Reliable