The Ashburton Guardian.

VO » XIX. NO. 44 1 9

AsHBimTON: Saturday, February 12 1898.

PRICE : ONE PPVj*Y



Th i sph re of atltomatic maohioety v.txst bee i extended by a Victorian inve.it r bo as to embrncw o ibe A RETAIL telephone of oommerce. TELEPHONE. Dr F. J. Glenditmen, a medical gentleman whoa* name does not; appear for the first timo as the originator of ingenious mechauicdl contrivances, has just prr- fected au idea calculated to render the bureau telephone capable of looking after • itß own finances. It is but another rung m the coin-in-the-slot ladder. The new bureau telephone can be placed anywhere accessible to the public. A perpon desiring to use ib places the requisite fee m a slot, and can then talk to the exchange. Until the machine is satisfied that the caller secures the subsotiber he is m search of it places the coin m a "sus- pense " account, but the desired con? versation actually completed the caller hooks the transmitter, and down goes the coin into a well, accessible only to a departmental officer, or some of the )enny-in-the-slot Burglars, who have been m evidence "recently; If the ex- change fails to obtain a response from the subscriber who is called, the switch operator rings from the exchange, the cein jumps out of the automatio machine, to be carried away by its owner. The Vifctorian Postal Depart* ment has agreed to permit a trial to be made with the machine. Mr F. Marion Crawford, the well- known novelist, has lately been lectur- ' ing m Chicago, and XANGCAGE has been entertained EVOLUTION, at a banquet at the Ch icago Press,. 01 üb . The subject of his speech was " The Future of American Literature and Art " He referred to the elements which went to make up England, and continued : — " After the sword came the speech, and with the speech the pen and the inspiration and divinity of English genius. In its first state the language itself was rougn and half- formed. Not till the smelting and the welding were done could the English speech take shape or strength and form of grace to express the lofty ideas of England's greatest men. And so it has v! ways been, m all nations, m all agfts. And so it is with us. We, too, are a nation still m the furnace j we too, are made up of many elements, of which the many sided Anglo-Saxon is but the first. We, too, are being welded into dny m the world's great smithy. W o shall say that when the fierce work is over, when the whole has coaled ■ o the luvrd temper that can carve a world, •sooje great new. thing shall not be wrought for the wonder of nriankird? Who shall say that out of the many tongues there shall not be born the perfect expression for which we seek and of which we dream 1 " He referred to the pessimistic tone of some writers with regard to American literature, and concludi d thus : — " We who are here may r.ot see the end, nor bur children, nor onr children's children. But the end is above where we stand now, and not below us, as surely as creation leads one way and degeneration another. Hereafter, m the far days, when we are ourselves but uncertain memories to those who come after us, may such recollection as is left to us be the brief history of men who came m young times, strove as they could, labored" with all their hearts, and won a step forward from the darkness toward the light." _____ A terrible drama has taken place at St. Petersburg at the house of a doctor, whose wife had only recently returned after having boen for some time m a lunatic asylum. While the doctor was absent the wife sent the only servant out on some errands which would take a considerable time. She then broke open her husband's deßk, and from it obtained a loaded revolver. With this she began to fire ab her three children. . The eldest-, a gitl of eight, escaped, and locked herself into a room. The youngest, a little boy of eighteen months, was shot m the templo and killed, and the third, a boy of five, was severely wounded. Their mother, then shot herself. When the servant re- turned she found her mistress lying un- conscious m a pool of blood. She is m a critical condition, and the eldest boj is not expected to re.cover.— Renter. Hollo way's Ointment, and Pills. — These remedies a:e unequalled throughout the world for bad legs, wounds, foul sores, bad breasts, and ulcers. IL-ed according to directions given with them there is no wound, bad leg, or u'crous sore, however ob3tii>ate or loug standing, but will yield to heir he»ling and curative properties- Many ijoor suffereia who have been patiei-ts m the large hospitals umhr the care of eminent surgeons, tud have derived little or uo bem fit from their treatment, have been thoroughly cured by Hollow ay's Liniment .nrl P.li*. Ft r glandular swelling?, lumorF, lice, and diseases of th,e skin there is .olhinu that can be naed" wilh so much In Let, m the worst forms of disease, dependent .upon the condition of ihe, blood, the-c medicines, used conjointly, are irregUtible. Just m Time for Christmas.— In order to keep "up-to-date" with ouc steadiiy increasing business we have decided to eflect considerable alterations lo our promises and to make room for the builders we hive resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Chnstmae. We have therefore fcul cd a large quantity of our 1 weeds and Worsteds, etc. (0 clear at the following reductions : — Men's suits to measure, usual prica 90s. now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual prica 253, now 153 6d ; etc. We hare also pleasuro m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for tt.e famous "British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of out customers. (Every machine guaranteed).— Craighead and Bebrymast, thn leading Tailors and Outfitters. Foblndigestiok, the best remedy is uu doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free tronr. injurious drugs. Aoting at once as a Bplen- did tonitf and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they bave proved ufcequalletf for Indigestion, JDytpepsia, Biok HeadaoEe and for Liver and Stcm&ch complaints. Sold jo bobtle* .a lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Mcd - nino Vendors tihrousrhcwt the world, KOZXE TEA m Suuerp



WANTED. KEMEMBER, Remember, that Mhllor's Btook -taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'a your time to bny. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Slra^ fthoes, tan ot bl»ok, only 3s 6d, *■■ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said, WANTK.D Known— That we are no* showing the finest assortment of Geuts 1 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 Shi.tß just opened.— Mitchell & Tdbnbb. WANTED Known— Speotttoles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lin« »t 3 Sack's, Optician. WANTKD Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonder fu bargains, at Mbllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for Bale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.— Mitchell & Tornbb. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dreesea and Dreßs naking one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods aud Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at A. HAERISON'S, East Street, text Umbrella Shop, at Christcburoh prices, tnd equally good Duohesse Chests at from 33 100 ; five-drawer Chestß at £2 15a ; four- Ira wer Chests at from £1 255. All other hings at reduced prices. 12 94 IT^ANTED Known, Mbllob's BargaiD T T Sale now on. Come early. Chil- Iron's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale ab Welloe's, for fourteen days >nly. BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Cieariig Sale, "lhe Corner." PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." FOR Purity and Kxcellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Saace. Siinplj leiicious with hot or cold joints. pi 11 RIS I'M AS Presents m Fancy Choco- O late Boxes ; largest stock iv town to elect, from. Gill and inspect at 11. A. Slower, leading Confectioueri MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balk, etc., for ChrUtmaa and i\ew k'eur are now opened up and inspection 8 invited. Mount Mellick stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, PUow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All tinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made, to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict tbtention. A good assortment of Costumes Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. WAN TED Known, m fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boob Store. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellob'b Jheap Boot Sale. wise fathers and mothere to T T remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hdffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same a8 Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooira, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all houra. 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, French Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 CoUinf- ylace, Melbourne. LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per* glass at W. C. Page's Store, Bast. Belt. BOOTH Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at MELLOK'S Zoftlandia Boot Store. JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6< lid, usually 8* 9 1. — Mellor's Zea- \i\udia Boot Store. 17USHING Season.— lam now showing a ' great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Mi, mows, Flies, Traces, R«=els, Gut, Lines, Watfers, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fish ing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Habdley, East /Street. W "ANTED Known— That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots Mid Shoes (black and tan) m str*p and focte up, Which lie will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a, usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Mois OS'S Premier BoctDepo';, Aahburton WANTED Known— Sugar, Sugar. Best Cane Preserving Sugar, 14a per 70lb bag, at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. Fern Leaf Separator Butter, lOd per lb. FLOUR, Flour— Rollibi's Supreme Flour reduced, 251 b bag 3=i, 50lb bag 5i lOd, 1001 b 11s 6d, 2001 b 22s— At Flktcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FOll COUfcKHB, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA K^falFSlSol 0 !^ LINSEKD [/ ay's COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, fox IV OougbH,Coldfl, and Cheat Oomplaints Lr AYS OO VQ?OTOD, tot Coughs and Oolde, is equally JStafe ffiSSaSSWSff* getiva.oorre.i ko®^n2aSf" Urn Artlolja. *v r



Baker Bros. piURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Oorrer of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets and at Baker and Browa'a Coach Factory, Havelook Street. EVER* REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telbphoxb JNo. 69. • • •* •&* § M S O h OJ 6 P5 . :j t k I 1 to d Ed I -3 « H : wsl * : ™ % o> H^ q gohr m. ; I - u_ S a t) f 1 ( W St > « ps sw 3 * ! Kj . S w s « fed j o i?| «^. ! Q g X fed y C-4 * oo CO ( 3 I i ' ° > BUSINESS ; JSTOTICE. I HAVE THIS DAY disposed of my Stationery and Faocy Goods Business ■ m East Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who intends carrying on the same m the shop known as Blue House. In thanking tho public f r the liberal sup- port tendered to tne during my two years' residence m the town, I would kindly ask a continuance of the liberal support to my succesesor Mr Souness. H. N. ANDERSON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVtf, and m taking over the very large and. well assorted stock of Stationery, Books, , Albums, Bible?, Prayer Books, Law i Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, including all lines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a CLEANING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE, when every line m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, School Committees, Road Boards, County Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, I invite you to inspect my Stock, and see the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUE HOUSE, P» SOUNESS. 2 6 rr v l A F B Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Autidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipe< lists, .-ascpn- tionists, rowers, racers, huir.ters, »nd to any of them who have a muscular «effort I to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, R«e def Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN. DRUG COMPANY, Limited - fcyduey 1 * i



I A GIGANTIC IDE 4 HAB Occurred to^ the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta ";Bioyole, whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, can obtain the exclusive use and ohoice of AN ATALANTA CYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to reuder a machine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. &b the publication of the working of this absolutely new. system 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 Ohristohurch, 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 ourj latest enterprise. ° The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, OHRISTCHURCH ; 123, .GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN j AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFlf£OE— l39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. ■ '••■■■ : '-ii" is-K-It-: : :n: ;. r::w =•:;-,»;-:,-: =i :?s jt;i ijfe «s; =1" "ii :::! iu :;«: !:*SfI«f t ii ifilii«^i'sfii S*i*.*«*V*«ltlSiiiiniiili««"* BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, 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 £2 10s, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,'£12-MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and every, bing connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 -~15,060~=zz ~~ "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY f .~~ — ! i ; l i r "~ I (M Mk- — '"* =^-^1 '5Kk •■"■■ ■;■—• ■■■■■ fLJ ijiiSiii ILic^y p, THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. "I With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MIFIMUM. 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, l SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 [ Hf B « m vHT^U^ WMm JSBI GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DKAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES. FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods*of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS, W H. COLLIER, GASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER. h



! SL. Robert Ml] fHW >* /W^URR^I EAST STKEET, ASHBUifION. Vs^^^^lr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m •*• the District.) ot TNVITES the public to inapeol his magnificent stock of * ix.och:s, Q W & PIuiVXIL.JL> GOODM. Q 2 OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk 7 g CD 4 WatOheiS of all grades from the lowest price to the highest 2 quality-— non-magnetic London hand-made goods. A *r C-'loolces m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oases, the n higher grades being manufaotured on; the premise!. m "". A Jewel lei-y and Plated Goods- Neweßt deiigns, H beßt quality, lowest prices. „ ' Q Holding the moatperfeot plant, the \argest stock of materials, and J i m the most skilful staff of workmen, Robbbt Mubbat can offer exceptional advantages m tho execution of Repairs. • fn 90 TeaJS Experience m the trade. ¥' : " ; ' - ' "- DAVID THOMAS. j Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, VVoo] and Grain Broker, ', ASHBURTON* 4 Loans JNegotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock-— Tinwald and Aahburton Alcernately a Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, - Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Qrain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariae Sales as per arrangements r AGENT FOR- Matflon and 00, Ohristchurch ' Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch Whites Shß^f) Dip Walt&ja:; Wbod ; Oo Lightbandla Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition [ TTnght, Stevenson and 00, Danodin Planet Junior Garden and Field loots BefL'aat Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALEF, i ~| HAVB.made arrangements with MBBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rak*ia. to .P act as my .AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction Wtth them it willjbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Anhborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB» TOOLiS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ = 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 flame at work. l I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, 1 and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16 Jibs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, 1 the'purity oi which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS | RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. I D. THOMAS, ASHBDBTON. 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 Aehburton or elsewhere. ; CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7£d Pfiß DOZEN. i DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4^d. and 4f d per lb, less 2£ net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. ' DAVID ~¥HOMAS, ASHBURTON. 3 WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF • PRIME MILLION G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK FT RATES, J We are alao prepared to Store GralD on Fsrmers aooount m our TSew Grain Stores ' ' West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful sired Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWBSSr CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., s OANTBBBURY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STQAEfc,', WEST STREET.



Shipping. , _ lit H E u^JHtjUJlvjr NEW ZEALANI Sj^^^^p? HIPP ING O( LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe, & Plymont Beßb Aooommodation for »H oIaMM PaMeflgera at LbWeab Rates. Port of Bfceamirs. Toas. Departure. Date. Tongartro 4163 Wellington Feb 1 Ruahin* 0127 — March 1 Rlmataka 4515 — April 1 KftfkoaM 4507 I — May 1 For farther partloulan apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ln>. Agents, Aihburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBtON OUMPANY, LIMITED. FOR. LONDON. . ,^1 TOOYAL MAIL STEi aoopmrnodatlonforallolasst .^^^^^^* of ..passengers, oalllng i Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Pl] nontp* Tons Commander From Date. Aoiea .., 6346 Scotland .- Wel'tn filar. 3 itokoinara 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. 2 lohic — 4753 Kemp'son... — Mar. 3 Gothic .*773oKidley ... — May 2 Delphic .„ 8355 Sowden ... — — ' %■ CARGO STEAMERS. Maori v. 5200 Moffabb ...i Wel'tn Feb. 3 Pake&a ... 4331 Proiaer ... — Feb. 1 Matatua.;. 5583 Barton ... — Rangitira .4045 Levaok — — Mamari . M 3320 Evans .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry s&looi pawMigera only. For f reignt and paraige apply to 1 ■•■■■*"■ HANMER ANl> GRAVES, Agents. ri»K|iir Steamship company v Of NBIW ZEALAND, LmiTBD STEAMERii S AIL FROM LYTTBLTO^ For Weiiport and Greymoufch — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Taeaday, Than day and Saturday*  N|QTEfrFor,ex(ra Bailings see advertise- ment m Chrifltohurch papers Dunedin —"Mondays, Fridays and „ altemale Tuejsdaya and .Sattardayn Netam .and Piotpn, via .Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland,— Alternate Thursdays The above, are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ghrlstclftirch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to P. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. MUSICAL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & VIOLA, WlLlSeaume Teaching on TUESDAY, February 1. At Home to Papili after FRIDAY, January 28. Saunden' Buildings and AUenton. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTJfI, BINGING, HABMONT, AND MANDOLJNE. (Dhe new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th mat. MR '"< O&BORN COOMBB, Pli^O TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London)* "TTISItS • Ashburton and surrounding . V D^ibrtots every four, months — viz., 2£arcb, J?wy» *nd November. ORDERS may be left with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN at> his Mubu Studio, Arpade Chambers, Aahburton. A OABD MRS A r\ i^ILARIDGE A.. V. VLARIDGU3 PIANOFORTE, ORGAN.'and SINGING ot>X STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PUNOJORTE, SURGING, ORGAN, AN! THEORY OF MUSIC. TVT R B "R 0^ MAN Tj lo3 Member of the Canterbury Society of 1 Prdfeaaional Muaioians, HAVBLOOK STBBBT, AbHBURTON. rakaia-Ituesdays. Pnpila prepared for Trinity Colleg •xaminttion*. -ryr iss r\ arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 124 M R H. B RYANI K IN (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For Dartionlara, apply Mb H. M. Jon» Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 1{ A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS fTIEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saundkrs 1 Buildings, Aihburton. JH.OZIK TEA. %m Oemt