The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL XIX. NO, 4:461

Ashburtojs : Monday, April 4, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PJJNcY



TS EATING'S POWDER IS EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, J£ EATING'S POWDER, . J^ EATING'S POWDFR, JZ EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, i 8 utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all Insects (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life). All woollens and furs should well sprinkled with the Powder before placing aw»y. It ia invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment^ insist upon having •KeatihgV Powder. No other Powder ii effectual. fRDGS, FLEAS, KILLS I MOTHS, I BEETLES, \.MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying ~j Fi/EAs, Bucs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Fussand rvery other species of iaseefc. Sportsmen find this invaluable for destroying, fleas the dogs, as also ladies for their pec- dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a lraud. Sold m Tinßcnly WORMS— • CHILDREN'S » WORMS—* CHILDREN'S ' WORMS-* CHILDREN'S * WORMS—' CHILDREN'S ' WORMS- 1 CHILDREN'S ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both m appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. I» is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London DUIiCOR SUGAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, . the illusion 0. Gaue-sugar, of which it has not the in- conveneieg. I*B sweetening power being cocsidf rablf, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a g-aso of wat»r, a cup of tea, coffVe, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., snd is equivalent to s lump of ordinary sugnr. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frrqupnt accidents, France, M. Ch Gkrukr, 8, slue del Franks Bourgeois, Pariß. THE Ai SirtALlvN D UG COMPANY. Limi»e.l, -vdney. W '9 * '** % . O * $ * o w g 3 » 8 is! I . S S vi M ■ THE GENUINE DR GUILLTJ-K EIJXIR Ton'c, Glairous, and Anti-Bilious, Pre- pared by Dr Paul Gage Fila, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. I)r Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical modioines, both as a Purga- tive and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and giairlout difiordeis. F< r more than seventy. five years Dr Guillie'a Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fev-n\ influenza, el m diseases, etc. Beware of Imitations, and Bee. that you &et the Genuine Dr Guillie s Elixir, « hich boars the signature of Paul Gage. uid n ark that each bottle is accompanied by Trt atise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent, Medicine Dealers, and by " AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. Baker Bros. T^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanul Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Browa's Coaoh Factory," Havelock Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No, 69,



Wen ted, OOTIULLS, Hockey Sticks, Kastcr Cards, AuslraHc Puzz'e, CJhriali.in Horalil, Family Reader, New Books and Magazines by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, and Leather Goods. Piano?, Organs, and Bicyoles at lowesb cash values. — H. M. Jones. WANTED Known— Special Delivery of our Special Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 Ser pair, blaok 2/11 per pair, — W. H. ollieb, "The Corner." WANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, Dresses, Trimmings for Ladies, Misbcb and Girls. — W H. Collieb, "The Corner/ 1 WANTED Known— That we are non showing the finesb asaortmenb of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boyß* Straw and Felb Hats m endless asaortmenb. New Goods m Tennis Shiits just opened.— Mitchell & Turner. VTrANTED Known— Spectaoles, Eye IT Protecbors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical Una »t S Ba Turk's, Opfcioian. rriENDERS wanted to wear out 10CO JL pairs of. Mellor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— ' Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cosb.— Mitchell & Tdbneb. ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse' Goods and Trimmings now showing FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapeat and mosb reliable Boot Shop. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. . WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aud bhoea. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sa!e, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4j lid- — Mellor s Zealaudiu Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare. tmatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman ehould read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Speciali»t, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne, YOUMQ- IVSEfcS, write 10 me for valuable free Book concerning ycur- selves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiat, 4 Culling vlaoe, Melbourne. TJIOR Sule, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of JJ Children^ ank'e Btrapß. — Mellok's Zoalandia Boot Store. rpENUERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pair 3of boots. — App ! y to Mkllor'S Zsalamii* Boot " toie. T7IISHING Season.— l am now showing a JD great. variety oc fichicg requisites m ail the latest designs, iocludiug Kod. c , MiuDOws, FJit'3, Trac;e, R< e!s. Gut, Liaec, Waders, Rucl JMoutitiugs, Hooke, otc. Fiahirig Licenses ou sale.— J. W. iiABDLKY, Ea&t Sireat. WAITED Knoivn--Tb»it J. Moison ha» receisei a varied Rtock of fr-ummei Boots and Shoes (black timl tan) iv sln-p and lacs up, which he will sell at a good Dif count for Cash. Repairs aa usual done At once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot DepSc, Ashbarton WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Sbore. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. ANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Bananas _|J Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes etc.— H. A. Flower, Fruiterer, etc., Eaßt Street. FOR Pure Nutritious Sweeta try my own manufactured Toffees, Caramels, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty.-r-H. A.. Flower, Confectioner, Ashburton. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs j also, one ton Pure Houey, — Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Fggs ; also, one ton Beeswax, — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the hew Kronio (Blucher).— Mellob'B Zoalandia Boot Store. . JESSON A p t&££;0l Fop M*4s£ ( LADIES' RINOS , "T~3f ■ ; , ? KEEPERS And vfetes^ KNOT RINGS. ■■ ''• *' r - : '- " '""■"' •' •■■■-'■■■?■*■ Gold Watches x Silver Watcher gold yw sfivip chains % Brooches, &c. ; Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubted'y Norton's Camomile Pills. They i can confidently bo recommended as being , mild m operation and absolutely free frorr inj'iricuE drugs. Acting atouce as a aplen- i did tonis and.A gentle aperient. For nearljr , 100 years they, have proved ux.equallec' for ■ Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottleb *b lid, 2s M, and iln, by all 3f ad ojno Vendow threrti-b^b tbi world, *



Public ISiotioes, COOPEB'S SHEEP DIP. TO (DHE SHEEP FARMERS OF TH J ASHBURTON DISTRICT. (1898 Arrangements. MR O. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the past. The best evidence of 'WHAT DIP PAYS BEST is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPERS SHEEP DIP I THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED,TOGETHER W. LAX E, , AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Aahbnrton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 1" AZAItUS Patented System ensure |_^ comfort and correct glghu. Dont spoil yonr eyes> by a sing h^dly fitting Spectacles R. J. HUGHES, FUDITERER AMD CONFECTIONER. TIHAINGLK, Asliburton. 2 189 s LOW VI2ALITT DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hjpophosphitc of Lime ia prescribed by tbo faculty for the care of Consump- tion, Chronio Cough and genoral debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary *• for building up the Hnman Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above Complidnts, vi PhOßphonis and Lime. It oanno be too blghl rooommended for delicate children. Or Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES b real brain food, and m cases where muscula' j and nervous exhaustion Has acquired a world-wide reput ilon. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signaturei Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS TT O L A F E Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst I Antidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionißts, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue det Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fevor, Oppressiou, Neuralgia, tto. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral Furni- gator JKsj>io is the mosb efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J. ESPIC) Paris, 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on every ciga- rette. Each box of -Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions rf OB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA "* Influenza. Consumption, &o, &o CAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOE OP LINSEHD Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o t£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, fct rv Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints I \£ AY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Golds, is equally ' |\. serviceable for- horses and cattle < r AY'S TIC PILLS, aspeoiflc iv Neuralgia-. Facoaohe k &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS d geetiTOtOorro.t , fclve, and agro»bly aporionfc ./^OAQULINH-Oemontfor Broken Artloloi. SM



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 i "AT ALAN T A" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to , a maobiae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. Ah the publication of the working of this absolutely new system 'of supplying Bicycles would Boon exhaust the largest stock m the world, we have deoided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Christchuroh, 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 thiß our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHRISTOHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. WE RAVE just landed a choice seleotion of Plated Goods of Esquiaite Desigoß, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. * THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and persons' 1 requiring Presents for their friends will do well to call, inspect our vtocjr/ and make their Selection early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. — : 15,000 = ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY «r - hx. ■ >](] Jv . ktC^^ — \Zs* I SHACKLOCK ( U WN *^- '"-' I THEY BURN LIUNITB, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. (The Coppbrpoilera are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, Bingle or double ovenß. High or low pressure boilers. ■ »»^^™gO« ' ' '"■ Pl " Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues caji be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, "TTNJDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering 1 , Woodworking 1 , & Blacksmithing. •KILWORTH" &■ SON » ASHBURTON.



] JJ ROBERT MURRAY, 8 W^^^\ EAST STREET > ASHBURTON. \SsjULjjar (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat m the District.) f TNVITES the publio to Inspeob his magnificent stock WATCHES, X * . CLOCKS, Q jjuwjarii-Erarir, q H Sc PLATED GOODS. - i OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. r k |n © 5 llVatclies of all grades from the lowest price to the highest I quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. > CJloel£S m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fancy Oases, the H higher grades being manufactured on the premises. fH A Jewellery and Plated Croocls— Newest designs, " best quality, lowest prioes. <] Q Holding the most perfeob plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional . advantages m the execution of Repairs. H SO Yeats Experience in^the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A^ent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASEBUBION, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aehburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>Tß Saleß of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission ' Clearing Sales as per arrangements I A G EN T FOR- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch 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 Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. Jr HAVB made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to L 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 jl euoojsae. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR> TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONi = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, 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 GLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 2slbs to 441 ba to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16£lba 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, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH 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 4f d per lb, less 2| net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The beat quality on Sale. DA VID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS OY£)LE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olob.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashbarton. IMMENSE Stock qjf New and,.Seoond-hand Bicycles on hand at prices wbioh wilt defy competition!^ . SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,J£12— MUSOT I BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, JSoe Clips, and everything oonneoted with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OWERED IN NEW ZEALAND] ; 10 179 ,



Shipping. fTi H E F NEW ZEALAND jJßljjijll OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Besb Accommodation for all olasses of Passengers at Lowesb Bates. Port of Bbeamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington April 14; Waimate 6688 Wellington May 121 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9J ICongartro 4163 — July 7 4 Ruahine \ 6127 — AugUßb 4J R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Lud. Agents, Ashburton* « SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jvi T3OYAL MAIL STEA- tfffiflfffifrs -*-*' MERS, with superior accommodatlonforallolasses I *^™' B * of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. - Tons Commander From Date, lonio ... 4753 Kempaon.- Wel'tn Mar. 31 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... Wel'tn April 7 Gothio ._ 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ...I — — Aotea ... 6340 Sootland — — "~~~ CARGO STEAMERS. " Rangitira 4045 Burton ... Lyfctlfc'n May 7 Mamari .« 3583 Levaok .... Wellg'n May 14 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori ...5200 Moffatb ... — Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ..: — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westporb and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday * Thurs day and Saturdays . NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchuroh 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 subjecb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to -i Chriatchurch daily papers for dates and J hour of sailing v For further particulars apply to F. PERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M E H. B RYANB K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. GHHS Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTJE, BINGING, HABMONY,AND MANDOLINE. OJhe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN] Saundbbs' Buildings, Ashburton. MR OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Distriots every four months — viz., Maroh, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGUNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TITRS DOWMAN TT 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK SXBBET, AbHBURTON. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. . A OARO Mrs a n V^ LARIDaE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application, A. WARREN, BASKETMAKER, T^KXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANORED STREEi', ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 j KOZIE TEA I l» $ux>erlt>