The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBUBTOft : Wednesday, January 36, 1893.

PRICE : ONE PENfIY

VOis xix. no. 4404



Henry Steph.enson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (oucoessor 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 Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part 0 the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency -Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay- ments from per month. fX!O LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, JL Burnett street. Also a Houeo of six rcoms with wash house, near Post Office. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. .__ LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT bad Tiebled during the v laßt twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter *wry Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES i ' io G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher A. HENRY H "TTTISHES to inform the farming com- VY munity and general public, of having commenced business m the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work • munship and moderate charges, to'merit a , fair share of public patronage. ' All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. J . 1 Experienced workmen sent to any^part o f the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bought m any quantity. 9 It. J. HENRY, 8 10 35 Manager. ' Si'BATHMOKE > PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST r COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas pet weetf| PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY| THi'^., OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to-— THE MATRON, ! Strathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (jusb over Eait Belt), JChrUt* 6 136 ohwrobi



Last summer one of our grandchildren was aick with a severe bowel trouble. Our doctor's remedies had failed, then we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoaa Remedy, which gave very speedy relief. We regard it as the best medicine ever pub on the market for bowel complaints. — Mrs E. W. Gregory, Frederiokatown, Mo. Ihif certainly Is the best medicine ever put on the market for dysentery, summer com* plaint, colic andcholerainfantumin children. It never fails to give prompt relief when used m reasonable time and the plain printed directions are followed. Many mothers have expressed their sincere gratitude for the cures it has effected. For sale by Ashbnrton Drug Company.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THB NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p. mi (express). On Mondays, Wed. nesdayß, 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 Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.63 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branoh line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , ' aid on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following timea-respjotively — 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



F. FERIRMAN. s D p IHE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL t I HORSE COLLAR. i Contractors to Her Majesty's Government War Office.) Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel* giutn, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agricultural Society, 1890.— Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. THE COLLAR is an invention which wins the approval of all owners of horaea who once give it A trial. TESTIMONIALS. To Mb F. Febbiman, Dear Sir, — I have taken great pains to Bee how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency ior ' them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar ia a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boulders we I'ave to contend with. J. have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find thai they eaße the horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest part of summer to put m turnips, and find the hosses wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took less feed to keep them | iv coudition than those working m the j leather collars. I had a mare sent to me j with her shouldera quite raw, and her owner ] could not cure them. I started to work her m the Steel Collar, and within a month had; her as sound aa possible. Another man sect me a mare with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked her ia a Stael Collar i\ud had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other sort will lie used again At the same time- 1 would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. F. A. SaunDEBS. Mayfield. Ashburton, November 30, 1897 Mb F. Febriman, Dear Sir— l have used the Patent Steel Collar and find them very satisfactory. My horaeß are never troubled , with sore Bhouidera when worked m these ' collars. Thomas Bennett. ABhburton, November 27, 1897 Mb F. Febbiman, Dear Sir— l am using six of the PateDt Steel Horse Collars for draught horses, and although my country ia very rough none of my horses working m these collars ever suffer from sore shoulders. Whenever my leather collars fail I replace them with the steel ones. I always use them when breaking m young horses, and never have any trouble with their shoulders. I have horses I could not work unless I had the Steel Collars. * John Doyle. THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :— No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear ; It requires no stuffing ; .There is no pinching of the Bhoulders ; The jerk at starting with a. heavy load is minimised, the collar being m itselJ a spring. The pull is distributed over a large aurfac« of the shoulder, and docs not com< wholly on the outer edge, as is oftet the oaae with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, t second Collar for use during that pro ceas is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort able, and lasts longer than a Leathe; Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERRIMAN. J&OZI1Q TEA.



WANTED, 0 EM EMBER, Remember, that Mellor* Jl\> Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteei days only. Now'b your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Stra] Shoeß, tan or black, only Za 6d, a Meliob's Zealandia Boob Store. WHERE are you going to, my prett] maid? To Mbllor's Cheap 800 Sale, sir, he said. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lino ot S Sa&hk's, Optician. WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonder fu bargains, at Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known. — Boya' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4* 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks (or Is, Cap 6d, Beat Colonial Trousers 6a lid.— A. Orb's Sale of Assigned EaUte.of W. S. Mitchell. .. 8 185 WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dreßß making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now sho wing WANTED Kuown— That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duohea&e Chests at from j £3 10* ; fi.e-drawer Cheots at £2 153 ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. Ail other things at reduced pr.cea. 12 94 — j WANTED Known, Mellor's .Bargain I fcs&le now on. Come early. Chil- dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s Gd. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. BLUE Dei went Potatoes, 3a 6d per bag Sharps, 5s per bag ; Braa, 3d 6d per bag, ex store. JFletcher Bros., Ashburton. PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at VV. H. Collier's, "The Corner." BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Colmjtb's Clearing Sale, 41 The Corner." FOR SALK— 1 • Gilvauised Iron Ship's \\ aler Tank, 400 gallons, Apply Fletcher Bbos. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated 'iomato Sauce, Simpiv delicious with hot or cold joints. /CHRISTMAS Presents infancy Choee- V_^ late Boxe3 ; largest stock m town to select from. CM and inajjecti at H. A. Flower, leading Coufectionor. WANTED Known— Weldon's Journal, Christmas ; Young Ladies' Journal, January ; Something to Read ; We'don's Dressmaker, . Wekton's Bazaar, Windsor Magozine (Christmas), Strand Magazine (Christmas)— at H. N. Anderson's. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Chri&tma3 and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mouuc Mclhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. WANTED Known— That we are now showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. . Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi-.ts just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known, m fourteen days 1 intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mkllor's Zealandia Boob Store. I HEARD a man say that you got wonder 1 ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. ■ tXT ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to TT remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately I occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladieß* Dining and Refreshment Rocncs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. 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, Frenoh Specialist, 1 Collins-place, Melbourne. ! YOUNG MEN, i< Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiet, 4 Collins- vlace, Melbourne. X OOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade J_J Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. BOOTS Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluohers 63 w O lid, usually 8t 9J. — Mellor's Zea- y landia Boot Store. b, ; T7USHING Season. — I am now showing a JO great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Rr.els, Gufc, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Hardley, East Street. WAN TED Known— That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots 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 KOZIE IBA JBeate All



I A GIGANTIC IDEA HAB Occurred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta " Bioyele whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, can obtain the exolusive use and choice o AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with DunlopTyrea, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to render a maobiae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. An the publication of the working of this absolutely new Bystem of supplying Bicyolea would aoon exhaust the largest stook m the world, we have decided to limit) its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company a Depot Managers at Chriabohuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applioantß the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantage* of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STRKET,;CHRIBTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFJfIOE— I39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYCLES, BICYCLES,- BICYCLES. LANDELLI3AND SON, I EXPRESS OYOLE 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£2lQ*. £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 Bicyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 -=115,000 -zz "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY B" j. Jj. .1' nmnJMT IJtHwiadcKj I 6 k/ K_/"~*'T 11 THEY BURN LIGNITE, r A TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m j no settiNgTrequired. With Stove ±*ipe 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: — r — :o: . Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 31 TO RESIDENTS BUILDING & FURNISHING. VXTE BEG respectfully to announce that we have received, perJS.S. "jlonic ' am ••Mataura,' very heavy Bhipmentß for our HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING Depart ment, viz: — SHEETINGS GURTAINS CARPET SQUARES PILLOW COTTONS QUILTS HEARTH RUGS TOWELS TOILETS OILCLOTHS T&BLIN'&B MUSLINS LINOLEUMS iN the FANCY DEPARTMENT we are showing a fine assortment of ne' t aRRIGS GLOVES, and HOSIERY, direct from the Leicester Mills; also some ver Shoice goods m Jeb Trimmings, including the new Zouaves, Boleros, and Skirt Ornamenti »nd an endleßS variety of Black and Colored Gimps. NEW SHIPMENTS OF Dresses, Straws, Mantles. j inn ■iii-|*O > . i. 2 CftSe3 of Samples HOSIERY, at LANDED COST. MITCHELL & TURNER.



JJ ROBERT MURRAY, Z^^^^^i EAST STEEET, ASHBUBTON. NNgy^gpr (For the last 18 years the only practioal Horologiat m the District.) XNVITES the publio to inspect his magnificent etook of ® CLOCKS, fl JiuWljil-iJL.ia«.Y 9 Q ty & PJL.AIH-i> GOODS. 2 OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,k 0 — w w r a.tolie)S of all grades from the lowest price to tht highest quality— non-magnetic London hand-made goods. OH C?locl£8 m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oases, the higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m A Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, " best quality, lowest prioes. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mubray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. W 50 7eaiS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, ASHBU R T ON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Asbburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari aa Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb 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, Dtinedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAU DISTRICT SALES. 1 HA.VB made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Bakaia. lo • act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction 7tth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. ■ " DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON* = PURE SEEDS. = X HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLE ANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinerd any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing f torn 26lbs to 44iba to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14 Jibs to 16|lbs to the bushel j 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. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7£d PER DOZEN. DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4£d. and 4f d per lb, less 1\ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL; The beßt quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. TTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK FT RATES, We are also prepared to Store GralD on Farmers account In our New Grain Stores West" Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful steed Oornsaoka and Twine Supplied at LOWES r CURRENT BATES ROLLfTT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS* } OFFICES AND BTOAEfc, WEST STREET. 1 . I



. . Shipping t JfflfMjfr NEW ZEALAND jSjjjjgßgarsHiPPiNG oo.s LINE Ef* |BOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, ■>, Best Accommodation for all olasses ol Passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Bbeamera. Toat>. Departure. Date. TongartaT 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Rnablne 6127 — Maroh 17 Rimutaka 4515 — Auril 14 Kaikoara 4607 — M»y 12 We are now prepared to book through pawagea to the Wett Ooast of South ■ Amerioa ani Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland lilands. Rates and other par tioulara on application. For farther particulars apply to JFRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. --. . liOYAL MAIL STEA- JCi MERS, with superior 'Tr^^^ accommodation for all olaaseß -wK^^^B of passengers, calling^ at -Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. Tons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6506 Scotland ... Wel'tn Mar. 3. Tokomaru 6258 Maxwell ... — Mar. 24 Lonio .-4755 Kempaon... — Vlar. 31 aothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Bowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... Wel'tn Feb. 3 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosßer ... — Feb. 14 ; Matatua... 3583 Burton ... — Rangitira 4045 L«vack .„ — Mamari ... 3320 Evana .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passige apply to HANMER ANl> GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next thia favorite Steamer will make two trips to bha West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January < 20th, and again on the 290h. And m July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and RaratODga. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 S3 Agent. MUSICAL^ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, " TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, WILL Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, February 1. At Home to Pupils after FRIDAY, January 28. Sauoders' Buildings and Allenton. Llewellyn Owen, M.O.WVM.., JLr.tf t-rO.IML. PIANOFOKTE, SINGING, HABMONY/AND MANDOLINE. The new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th inst. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITB Ashburton and surrounding V 'Distrtobß every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR , LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Music ' Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD MRS A fl /^LARIDGB J\. m V>. V^LABIDGHU TEACHER CF WANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBJJRTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. :*TRB"DOWMAN Tft O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK STOBBX, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA-^-TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College c xaminatlonß. ■KIT I 8 S /^ ARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 5 24 M B H. B RYiOT K INO (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. | Methven onoe a week. 11 150 A OABD. Bi&SS BESSIE SIMMONDS, FTIEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN tfAUNPERs' Buildings, Aibbarton,