The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XX, NO. 4495

Ashburto*: Monday, May 10, 1899.

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A TERRIBLE C'orGH \ TERRIBIE OUUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. "Dear Sir, — I am a poor hand at express* ng my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders m relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Traoheotomy ' (the same »b the late Emperor of Germany, and nnhke him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough ;ib TCRB so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The muous, which was very copious and hard, has been jbftened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. -!■ T am, sir, yours truly, J. HTLL.' A BOCiOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. South Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure m adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough LozeDges, and I have, prescribed it now for the last eight years m my hospitals aud private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron- . ohitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation. — Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.M Edinburgh, L RC S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KE ATI NO'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 30 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sab is larger than ever, tecauee they are unrivalled" m the relief and cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, and Bronchitis j one alone gives relief. IJTTERLY UNRIVALLED JTTERLY UNRIVALLED IJTTERLY UNRIVALLED •Keatiog'a Cough Lozengeg, the qnriv&Ued remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles, are Bold m tins by all chemists SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aror»atio Plug Tobacco. PaE OEL&iJRATED 4 BEST BPAND MANUFACTURED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAF, Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH hJLay -Fever, Oppression, rVeuralgfia, etc Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medfcal authorities. The pectoral JF"u.mt- grator Espici is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of tha respiratory organs. We veil ty years* of success. J« ESPIC> Paris, 20 rue St- Lazare. MELBOURNE,-Messrß Bourbaud and Coi Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists, Kequire the signature on every ciga- rette. N Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. LOW VJIALITT DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hjrpophoephite of Lima is prescribed by the faculty tor the cure of Commmp- tlon, Ohronio Cough and general debility IT contains two of the principal Ingredients neceswrf for building up tha Human Frame, and which an considered deficient In the above Complaint* vi Phosphorns and Lime. It oaono be too high! reooaunended for delicate ohildren. Dr Chorchill'a Oomponnd Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITEB c real brain food, and m cases where muscuia 3 and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repufc Men. Baoi bottle bears Dr Churchill's signaturci Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST, Paris TT O L A P B Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, anlifatigaing, stimala« ting, rcconstituent In dispensable to Velocipedists, aecen- tioDis's, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue dee Franes-Boursreoie, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydnay Bj fm/sf- o# mv/m. l^Off mate/mantis JM'drepLredndwfiQfesc/ne I ewerwnce cqp 6m I largest safe M&sfc37as/& — \



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, ab 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as par 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 m Large or Small Quantities. I Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company.. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from ££O» per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12s per week ' HENRY STKPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. D. THOMAS.? "Rambler" Bicycles. THE "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconds and two thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started. The Z-tA-MJEEILifSR 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. |



I WANTED, I piCTURE.FF.AMING.~W, Adam o . JL Arcade, PraoMoal Framer, does the 9 wot k himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 _. TIXANTED XX O WN.- Ladies' Fur Top : VV Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. B. CoiXlBB, "The Corner." rX7 ANTED KNOWN Ladieß' Cycling V V Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Speoial prices. W. H..Collieb, "The Corner/ TTjTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye t T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical linn »t S Sat.kk'b, Optician. fTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairß of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tanored Street, the cheapest and niosb reliable Boot Shop.— Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Saie, Cheap— sooo pairß of Ladies and Men's Boots aud Shoes.— Applj to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchen only 4s lid*— Mellob's Zealandis Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs ol Children's ankle straps. — Mullor'e Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 C JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, lancred Street. W' ANTED Known- Ladle*' Ptetty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fres,h Eggs ; aleo, one ton Pure Uoney. — Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs; also, one ton Beeswax.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED every buyer of Flanellette to Bee ours, before purchasing e'se- where. Best makes m Blankets and Sheet- ing and Pillow Cottoaa m all widths and 8 z&*. Four Cases Jackets, Mintle- and Fu> Goods per Rangitira just opened.— Mitchell kd Turner WANTi!il> KNOWN— Mrs Kkiohc, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Bookt- and Furniture. Letters promptly attended to.- Bating Square. 4 108 ABSOLUTELY Pure, therefore Best. Flower's Celebrated Anchor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. WANTED 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 tor Cash. Repairs as usual doot at once. Nothing but the beat is kept at J. Moisoh's Premier Boot Depd;, Ashburton WANTED— Six y strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob'c Zealandia Boot Store. The Wife's Welfare- Iwatiaa posted free. It will teaoh you more than ft]] the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Speoialirt, 4 Collina-placa, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me (or valuable free Book concerning your- ■elves. Professor Hermann, Speoialiat, A Oollint. vlwe, Milbourne. Henry Stephenson.



DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the las twelve months. IT IS I/BED 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 !CO G. T, PARK, MOUNU SOMERS.



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY ! JAMES BAKER, Havelook Street, has been appoiuted Agent for Ashburton of the Famous RUDaE-WBITWOKTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the best machine ever offered to the public. Call and inspect them for quality and price. 231 MR OSBORN COOMBE, Late of RudJ & Co., London), PIANOFORT TUNER and EXPERT, "TT7"JLL visit Methven on May 23. v Orders may be left with Mr Miller, hotelkeeper, Methven, or Mr Bryant King, Music Teacher. . W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform bis customers and the publio that he has removed from Tanored Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers oan be gob at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or Email quantities, at once POULTRY A SPECIALTY. STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE *ud FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJ'Y^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 church. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7lh 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



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred' to tho Proprietors ot the New Zealand made "ATALANTA Bicycle, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "AT ALAN T A" BICYCLE, Fibted witn Dualop Tycad, new, and equipped with all accessories neceaeary to render a maoMne absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. Aa the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicyoles 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 this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LICHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, CHEISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, ' WELLINGTON. In all Par s of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE Is IVIQTM ER'S IVJJLK, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN .STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, tkerefoire, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. G®mWRTN& MO STIECH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. q MELLINS FOOD lor Infants and Invalids may be obtained of a!l Dealers throughout the World © i&tIUWS FOOD WORKS, PEHKHAM, imM, EUSW BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olab.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Aahburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Seoond-hand Bicyoles on hand at priceß which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £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 Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain, m, the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiver.ess, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief m twenty minutes. This Is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Tills, and they Will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to compV'e health. 'They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a "Weak Stomach ; Impaired Digestion ; Si3o?to& TAwv ; they act like magic. A few dosoa will work wonders upon tlio Vital Orpana ; Strengthening the Muscular System ; restoring the long iost Complexion ; briiifrlng back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the wholk physical kskkoy of tlielnunan frame. 'jTcsenro " facts "'admitted by thousands m all classes of society, and one of the liost guarantees to Mm 7 &rvois* »nd debilitated is that Bcecham't PUU have the Largest Sale of any Patent ZJcUiciae m the iro'/</ Full directions with each box. .-• Prepared only by THOMAS BBHOHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, Hrtf^'and Sold everywhere, m Boxes, OJd., !«■ IJ&.. and 2a. ftd. ck.pK ■SOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OHR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUT. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. »■■■ ■ i 9 \f 9 ■"■ EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGUREB and the Lowesb CASH PRIGS Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated •• Boatook Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, juab to hand. BX2SFOKE2 WORK & REPAIKKj Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by First-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (x) McDonald & Mcdiarmiu BOOT MANCJFACTUBEBS AND IMPOKTERS, J, NICHOLAS, Manager ' EAST STREET.



THOS. E. KIL WORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TTNDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine] Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineerings Woodworking 1 , & Blacksmithing:. KIL WORTH & «ON, ASHBURTON, = PURE SEEDS. == T 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. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to"the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14 Jibs to 16Jlbs to the bushel aho, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGL £ CLOVERS! TURNIPS! RAPE, LUCERNE, TRklOiij, Eto. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOJJ/T MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. ! LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4g 7£d PER DOZEN^ WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL 1 ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, InsufraLnce & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aabburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides,"etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristohuroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. JHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to 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 A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrbon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBXJRTONJ JJ ROBERT MURRAY, /fMmmglk EA ST STEBET, ASHBUBTON. NSgyL^fr (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) XNVITES the publio to lnapeot hla magnificent stook WA.XOHLES, * « CIiOOES, fl M Sc E>JLiAX£2JL> GOODS. Q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,w n — 0 Watches of all grades from the loweat price to the highest quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods. A OP Clocks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fancy Canes, the n higher grades being manufactured on tha premises. m A Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, H best quality, loweat prloea. - Q Holding the mostperfeot plant, the largest stook of material*, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional " advantages m the exeoution of Repairs. H 50 TOMS Experience m the trade,



Shipping. HIPP ING OO.'£ LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, (Tenerlffc & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasaea o FauengeM at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Waimate 6688 Bluff May 19] Kaikoara 4507 Wellington June 9, Tongariro 4163 — July 7 Ruahine 6127 — August 4; Bimutaka 4515 — Sept. 1. R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Bio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther partioulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. A^i T>OYAL MAIL STEA- MERS, with superior i \|^^^B^ > acoommodationforallolaß3es 1 i^^^^^B* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply* month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothio ... 7739 Kidley ... Wel'tn May 26 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — . — lonia .„ 4753 Kempson.«l — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — ' CARGO STEAMERS. Rangibira 4045 Burton .- P Chime April 30 Mamari ...3583 Moßovg^H Wellg'n May 5 Matatua.» 3320 Evans . . — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Fakeha ...4331 Proaaer ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS* SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wartport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christohuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chrlacchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing Forf urther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M R H. B RY4NI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Aahburton. ~ Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, RLCtsS'IML., Lk? L-C.M. PIANoioHTE, IINGING, V, AND MANDOLINE. tDhe new term will oommepoe on MONDAY, the 24th inst, A OABD. MISS^BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAGHER OF THE VIOLIN Sadndkrs' Buildings, Ashbarton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPEBT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Districts every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR jtiLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio 3tudio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TIT'RS DoTmAN Tj lo * Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioianß, HAVELOOK STBBET, AbHBUBTOK. RAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS 4 fl pi LA RIDGE -CX.. \Jm VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application, HEJKTRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, AIFORD FOREST AND METHVEN rrHANKS 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 Olching, Trimmings, Hate, Boot*, (Mus- errs' Bopta being a Bpeoialty) Saddlery, Irnmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of etry kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, ooaot be lurpasaed at tha prices Patent fcdioinea of all descriptions kept In stook ' ,th a large assortment of Stationery a w prioefl. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. KOZIE TEA