The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no, 4519

Ash nreiba.: Tuesday, June 14, 189 S.

PRICE : .(HE JS>JSY



I The warlike aspect wlii'ch things are Wearing at present, with almost daily ;| rumours of inter- VICTORIAN national ruptures DEFENCES- (s»ys the Melbourne Avgm), is having its effect on Victoria. The , i efen.ee Departmeßt is having the armanißnfciof the forts at the "Heels fi'dughi thoroughly up-to date, particularly m the direction of ensuring uniformity m the guns. The two big guns taken out of the' Victorian and Albert have been mounted m the forts, and the two Bin muzzle-loaders, which they replaced, are to be sent to England to bn chase- hooped as soon as the money necessary for the work,, some £3000, is available. There are still three muzzle-loaders at Swan Island, and these are to -be replaced by 5-in breech loaders, with a view to uniformity and greater efficiency; aa there will then be only two sizes of; heavy ordnance m the fort, and all of the same up-lo dite pattern. This should materially simplify the magazine service. In addition to the eight big guns at Swan Island, there are several, quick-firera and olhc-r deadly arma- ment of the most modern type. Similar improvements are to be made m the Nepean, Portsea, South Channel, and minor forts. FOOTBALL. ■ m The following dates have been fixed for the Ashbnrton Football Club m the firtt round of the senior competition :— Ashburton v Geraldine, June 16, at Geral- dine. '■'-- Aahburton v Temuko, June 30, at Ash- burton. Ashburton v Waimate, to be arranged. Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — "The Play's the thing." — This has often betn echoed by all sorts and conditiona of men since the time when Shakespeare m»de it historical through the medium of Hamlet' A good play holds the mirror up to nature, and shows us that men may be influenc-d by the good to conquer evil. It proves, m fact, *.he truth of the saying, •' All the World's a S'.age." Holloway'a Pills and Oiarmenc have f>r many ye*ra played a leading part ia the drama of life. They have been a source <>f relief and cure for most known complaints m all parts of the civilised world. Adu'.ta acd children are alike benefited by these worn erful remedies, as they are suitable tor the weakest as well a* the strongest constitution . i riedlander Bros., Limited. MASSEY HARRIS COMBINED GRAIN AND FERTILISER DRibl*. P U B L I <f~T X I A L S OF THE ABOVE DBII.L TT7ILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS — WEDNESDAY, 15th inst., at Miss Ihompsons, Highbank. — all commencing at 2 p.m. Farmers are cordially invited to attend. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Ashburton. MABBEY-HA.KBI3 COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. <TIHIS Machine is very Bimple m con- X struction, and being composed chiefly of Steel, is light m appearanoe, strong and durable. , The Massey-Harria Fertilising Drill and Seeding Machine performs a very wide range of work. Ib is used for light cultivating. It ia need for weeding oummer fallows. It; will bow any kind of grain broadcast Ib will sow any kind of grain m drills. It is the only rolier bearing grain drill on the market. " The Massey-Harris Combined Grain and - Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate, soil, and fertilisers peculiar to these oolonies, and 5 13 the only 1 'rill imported that ia built specially to meet the requirements of the i Australasian trade. This Machine is now on view at our West Street premises, and public Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] TO LET. M ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort* ( # able four-ronmed Cottage, conveniently k situated near Ashbutton. 0 App ! y to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE, o A GRAND FARM OF 335 AOBES Qt Really Firat-claßa Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loosa Box, Cow Yards and She 1, Dairy and Piggery, Full particulars to Intending purchaser! on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDIiR BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. )" WB HAViU FOR SALE— i, . • ' . ■ S MACHINE DRESSED i Pearl Wheat, | FOR- SEED. ' Grown by E. REARING, Esq., o£ ALFOKD STAriON. / True to name, an {excellent yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros,, | LIMITED



WANTED. WANTED Known-Ladies' Prebty Wulking Shoes m greab varieby at Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. ANTED KNOWN.— Lhdiea 1 Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." AAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete se of Samples m Men's - Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties, the newest styles ab very low prices. Every description of clothing m stock and to order. — Mitchell add TUBNEB. WANTED Known. — That every de. partment ab Mitchell & Turner's ia now fully stocked with new and Belecb goods which are invariably bought for cash m the besb European Markets, four cases ex Bftngitira. now showing! ■piCTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, JL Arcade, Praotioal Framer, does the work himeelf; therefore guarantees it. 'Prioes and quality right-. Ohoipe mouldings m stock. Trial solioited. Country customers* work completed day of order. 3 148 npENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Meixor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen emarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest JD and moab reliable Boob Shop. — * Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. ' WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible Sohool Boot. — i Mbllob'b Zealandia Boob Store. j FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellob, Tanored Streeb. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid*— Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Sis Dozen Pairs of j Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's j Zealandia Boot Store. nnENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob's Zealandia Boob WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, i ancred Street. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 -dozen Fre*h Egga ; also, one ton Pure Honey.— Fletcher Bbos , Cash Supply Stores. IHGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Freeh LJ Eggs; also, one ton Beesvrax. — j Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores WANTIi D every buyer of Flanellette to see ourn, before purchasing e'se- whore. Best makes m Blaukets and Sheet- ing and Pillow Cottona iv all widths and szed. Four Cases Jackets, Mantle* and Fur G<>odß per Rangitira just opened.— Mitchell JSD TURNBR. AN^TED— Six' y strong men to try the new Kromo(Bluoher). — Mellob's Zetthindia Boob Store. iianmer and Graves. POTATOES. WF- oan Supply BEST DERWENTS At Low Prices, KEROSENE. TI73P OAN SUPPLY THIS AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. HANMBR & GRAVES. PLOUGH SHARES. XTTE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOME'S AJSD HORNSBY'S MAKES and are prepared to supply Farmers at the very lowest possible prices for Cash. HANMER & GRAVES. Dipping Season. WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP ai our DIPPING YARDS, opposite t< the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP Which we are also prepared to Supply t< Farmers at Lo crest Possible Quotations. ■\TCTE ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OA.TS, , BARLEY, BYKG£ASS 9 S ETC. ETC. B : _ — c TT7"E HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- Long aud Short Feed Oat?, Pri.ne Oale f Sheaf Chaff, Ri.yai Oil (150deg. Fire Test; • Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agriculture f Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kindE including Tea (specially packed for us am 8 imported direct by oursolvea from Ceylonj Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Brau Sharps, Salt (best table), Rook Salt, Pencin; i Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize: 9 Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oi turnipß), Clover and Turnip Seed, all vane i ties ; Ryegraas and Cocksfoot Cmachin i dressed), Oils— Castor, Machiuery, Boiled \ Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. ! HANMER & GRAVES.



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers aud the public thab he has removed from Tanored Street, to the v CLUB OYSIER AND FRIED FISH SALOON. BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hob suppers oan be ([Ob at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every nighb. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or email quantities, at once POULTRY A BPEOIALTY. STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE <tnd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas per week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THfi^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Easb Belt), Christ 135 church. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE W/EEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, I ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after thab date. EDWARD STEPHENS, ' Manager ANDBEW ORE HAS JUST OPE.NED.a Second Ship, menb of NEW GOODS FOR THK WINTER. Specially Selected. Splendid .Lot of NEW MANTLES & CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES, New Kid Gloves, Corsets and Umbrellas, besb makes. Carpets, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON.] Inspection Invited. ANDBEW 088. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. THE OFFICE undertakes the following business : — 1, The administration of all Inteßtate Estates. , __.„ , 2 The executorship of the Wills of peraoni who may appoint the Publio Trußtee theii Executor. Also the administration of Trusti renounced by previously appointed Trustees 3. The administration of all kindß o Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle 4. The administration of the estates o Lunaticß and Lunatic Patientß. 5. The management of property ai Attorney or Agenb for the owner. <&. The depoßit of Wills for safe custody. The Public Trußb Office, although i department of the State, is absolutely fre« ffromipfilitical interference or control. Large powers are conferred by statute on the Public Trustee, thus supplementing powers contained m Wills for the benefib ol the testator's family. The Public Trußtee makes advances ob freehold securities from 4£ per cenb. For particulars as to the Office and its work apply to the und J™gJ"j*> Agent, Ashburlson. JAMES O. MARTIN, Publio Trustee. J. J, M. Hamilton, *£ 87 Dietriob Agent, Qhriiiohuroh.



A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Ocourred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made "ATALANTA Btoyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman AN " "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted wlto Paalop Tyca*, new, and equipped with all accessories neoesaary tojender a maoHae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication 0! the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon 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 ChrUtohuroh, 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 advantage* of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED.. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, OHRISTOHURCfI;; 125, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN} AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON} BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLE*. LANDELL^AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) 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 £2103, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £IZ— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tabes. Albo, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 0 179 GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" npHE Choicest Collection of New Goods that has ever been displayed at "THE CORNER" is now on view, Special Attention having been given that only the Newest, Most Stylish, and Most) Durable Goods will be supplied, combined with lowest prioes. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES. The«e Goods are Exceptional Value; HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. « The Corner" givea the BEST Value. DREBSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladieß will Bud the Best Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VBBTB, io Great Variety. , MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. New Crush Hate, (Dies, Shicts, and Collars. Specially Seleoted and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Special prioes Warm Slippers, Children's from 95, Womoi'a 1/6 per pair. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNER." T. H. UNDRILL & COS. FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. FANCY CHAIRS CARPETS TN LINOLEUMS! GREAT VARIETY -^^m|^ff^ RUGS, ETC. ■ and Without l^^^^gg Bedsteads and BeUdiog Cushions. l§i Furniture of all kirn to Just the thing for isr > %iy r Ipm made on the Winter Evenings. i |wiiwiiw lii g^ \ Premises- 4 T. H.fjUNDSILL & CO., CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, New Shop, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Sooiety'e Officer



.= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-GLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent , Farmers to inspect the game at work. I am now prepared TO OLE AN for Farmer* any description of . SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply beat RYEQRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441ba to the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlbs 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 ENGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRhiOiii, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOMJ MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Aihburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7sd PER DOZEN*. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL 1 ALSO- FENCING WIBB, BARBWIBE, & ' STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. I>A VID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liyo Stock— Tinwald and Aahburton'i Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales or Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearitia Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchnrob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Steveasoa and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merohante, Rakaia, to J aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), and m oonjunobioo With them ibjwilljbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALES A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ J? ROBERT MURRAY, (f^^^i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \^j|U^^r (For the last 18 years the only praotioal Horelogiut m XNVITES the publio to inspeob his magnifioenb>book WATCHES, - ■ & jjfcuw;EJiL,i^iara,Y, q (4 -«Sc PJL<AXJE2I) GOODS, ~ OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. jj. Watches of nil grades from bhe lowest prioe to thf higheib quality— non-magnetic Xjondoa anncl-mAdQ gOOdSi A 0Q Oloclcs m Oemola Marble, Wood, Nickel, »nd Fanoy Okies* the r % higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Je^rellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, H best quality, lowest prioes. v Q Holding the mosbperfeob plant, the largesb stock of materials, and J the moab ekilful abaff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional ' advantages m the execution of Repairs. pj 90 TOftTS Experience m the trade. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTOff, TTNDERTAKE all k'nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's J .Work, General Engineering, Woodworking, & Blacksmithing:. I KIL WORTH <& SON, I



f I'l H E J^f\SfsX NKW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vl* Monbe Video, Tenerlfle A Plymouth. Best Aooommodation for all olassei of Passengers at Lowest Babes. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9 D.ofPtl'd 3822 — July 7 Ruahins 6127 — Augusb 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Sept. 1 CARGO BTEAMERS. Waikato 4766 June Otarama 3808 — July Rakaia 5628 — Aagnst , R.M.B. Ruabine and Rimutaka will oall at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For further particulars apply be ffRIBDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agent*, Ashburton, SHAW, BAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jjft^x. "ROYAL MAIL STBA- mSk •*••; MERS, wibhaQPirior Q^m^^aooommodatlonforallolaßses *^ ■ of passengers, calling at Monfca Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothio .„ 7739 Kldley ... Wel'tn May 26 DeJphio ..8355 Sowden ... Wel'tn — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland _ — lonio ... 4753 Kempflon.«[ — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — • — OAR6O STEAMERS. " Rangitira 4045 Burton .-IP Chime April 30 Mamari ... 3583 MoDougal) Wellg'n May 5 Matatua.^ 3320 Evans .. — Maori ..5200 Mofiatb ... — Fakeha ... 4331 Prosser ...I — ) HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMER* 3 AH FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise* menb 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 Bubjecb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohristohurch daily papers foi dates and hour of Balling For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. M B H. B EYAira K irn (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, an» THEORY, For particulars apply Mb H. M. JoNßfl, Stationer, Aehburton. Methven onoe a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOHTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINK A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHEK OF THE VIOLIN SAUNDEB8 1 Buildings, Ashbnrton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashbnrton and surround jng Districts every four months— viz., ? aroh, July, and November, and Methven ai per arrangement. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Sbudio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TITRB TjOWMAN Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musioians, - HaVELOOK SXBBET, AbHBUBION. rakaia-Ituesdays. Pupils prepared for Trinity College ezaminfttlons. A OABD MRS A p i^iLARIDGE J\.m \J. V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. blbn:by~knight^ SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN *T*HANKS 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 Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mus- erers' Soots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at the prioes Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stock frith » large assortmeab of Stationery a •w prices, Only Sttel Roller Flour kept, '