MAYFIELD NOTES.

Our Own Correspondent

FAREWELL SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION. The totvn^h.p was a!! i-.s'ir Hgain o;. Friday evening, and by eight o'clock i he schoolso-'sn was crow fir d, ifofl occasion being ft send- ■ ff to the Tweedy family. Mr Hiiin, Pi-p*i;knt of the M^jfi-M Mutual Improvement Asso ciation, occupied tne chair, and t xp'aiued thoc'use of the gathering. A van; d pro gramme of music, rccitwti'iua, and reulings w»a then gone into, v'z:—Mr Andrew Simpson gave three very appropriate nf.ngs, for which ho received the hcariy applause of tha audience, and had-to reepoi.d to tin encore, Miwa Haiti aang " Tne v.ujonfc chair," as wt>H as uciticg "Biave Jack U'^ctdy." MrsH*in and Mrs W ('< Gallagher eiyih g*vo vary humourous readings which fairiy coo vuUejji the raidietic-3, as &Ik> did Mr ft H Sewaii ; acomioreoiution, ts Oa;y a j okay," was ably recited by MrALiureos. Meser-; James Dellow and An-.«a RcM rendered " Larboard Watch, c. hoy," to the ace>;m pfttiimtat ou the organ ) y Mrs H Raync-r, to which lady much credit was due for her asiistance at this instrument throughout the evening. Towards the close of the concert, Mr W 6 GUftgher, m a few well chosen remarks, presented Miss Janet Tweedy with a collection of music. He said that Miss Tweedy had always assisted at all social gatherings m the district, and would be greatly missed. Mr A Reid then presented Mrs Tweedy with a purse containing; a cheque which had been aubsoribed among the residents of the district). He said that Ween ib became known that Mr Tweedy and family were aboub to leave the district;, the people of tha district, through the medium of the Mutual improvement Aeeo oiatioD, thought it a fitting opportunity of showing the esteem m which they were held m the district. The difficulty was to know what form it should take. It had been agreed to do as already stated, aad allow Mrs Tweedy 10. procure a memento of May field, when they were again settled m a new home; Messrs James Dellow and Dan Kella ban and G L Twentyman also spoke of them ia eulogistic terms, and all wished them prosperity and God speed m the future; The youths of Mayfield, nob to be outdone, came forward and presented Master Tweedy with a handsome silver-mounted riding whip* Mr Tweedy, on behalf of himself and all the members of his family, returned heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown them, and Mid he should always cherish a warm feel ing for the Mayfield people. The ladies then, with their usual open-handedness, phased round tea and cake m abundance. Miss Tweedy, by special request), sang "The Au!d Hoose," and, as an encore, repeated the last verse. 1 have never heard her aing better, and the audience were of the same opinion, as was testified by the prolonged app'auae. Mr W. P. S. Klmslie called for three cheers for each member of the family, which were accorded with right good will. The National Anthem was sung as a finale. TDNEBAL SEEMON Mr Ham preached a very impressive sermon from Psalm xo, 10, here on Sabbath morning, dealing principally with the different ages of manhood and their spiritual responsibilities. He made touching references to the death of Rev J W Cree, and asked for the prayers of the congregation on behalf of the bereaved family* LAEGE YIELDS Yields of grain and other crops are phe* Qomenal all over bhe country this year, and our district is no exception to the tule. Last week Mr Burgess's machine threshed out some white Tartar oats for Mr G H Sewell which yielded eighty-nine bushels per acre. All Mr Sewell'a crops are proportionally good WE ATI tBB AND THE CROPS Contrary to expectations the snow Is again rapidly disappearing off the ranges, and quite a touch of spring weather is upon us, and it is wonderful how kindly it ie fcto the grass, there being- quite a fresh growth all ; over. Large areas of turnips are rapidly disappearing under the immeußa mobs of sheep put upon them: The great cry just now is sheep, and competition is keen indeed, ] the resu'ts to sellers being very satisfac ory, m fact the farmers think twine before killing a aheep just now for home consumption. Cattle aloo are risiDg m price proportionally. I suppose many people who have abundance of feed and cannot get sheep think it a good inventment to graze cattle instead, conse quently aa the deinaud increases so does the price

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 23 1899

Printed and published by Henry Willis, o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, BurneO Street, Ashburton, TUESDAY, May 23, 1893



NOTICE. MBS PERRIN (Ute of Wanewiui, Nup I i Ld), Monthly Nurte, i* pie;-ared io a, cm modate Ladj P&tiente Terms moderate. Addreaß—liawald, near Railway Station. _ 4 141 ASHBUKTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. riIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY -*- ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4$ per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, m Manager. Office : (Tancred Street Estabushbd 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., burnishing ttndertakbrß Burnishing Undertakers DIRIOT Importers of Best and Latea i Designs m FUNERAL FURKISHINGH3 FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Casa Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.. . . Bicycle Harvest. landells & son, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS, BUREETT STREET, Next thb Clwb. TO the Farmers and General Public Ashburton,~We beg bo state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havirg just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10»i We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit-. worth, Wavetleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guaran teed. H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF|ALL^DESORIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacktmith'a Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent For—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed *n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS ABSOLUTE ASSURANCL IS,LQNfifOB 1 THB PERFECT; INVESTMENTS OFi'EBED BY4THB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Condition!. At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will ooab £31 10s per annum for 20 yean. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 YISARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premium* have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent) of New Business^ HUGO FRIEDLANDBIR. District Agent, Ashborton POISONED! f| k report comes from the district of Wagunyah N.S.W., of a rettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking o their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin ia use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic acid, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of aalta m welding the parts of tin together. The anaiysi warns consumers that tea packed in"small tins, owing io its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, sod tea so packed has been known to retain al itd aroma and strength for a period of five years.' BTOTK.— KOZIK ISA is packed is bad with as aside lining of Vegetable Parchment.



J. SEALY AND CO. TN comp'iance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY t NEW STOOK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GAKDEN BEQOIBITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that' confidence which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken [into Partnership G. A, DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of 3. SEALY|& CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, ftYEGBASiS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY^AND CO. BELFAST FEEEZING WORKS • MANURES, ARE THE BEST TflOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by fXfcIJSI>X^AJN:DI£:R BROW., H.intfted., DAVIP THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-uPERATIVB ASSOCIATION OF CAINTJSHtBCJIfcY, Limited., oa AI^.J3JE2££T KOBEKI^, AG-ltiJNl.', A.«hl>urcon. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. -= 22,000 IT ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY nun k «HACr.tOCKJ| H "X-X^JS-*^ _, j **^^^ '. mimm THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no setting Required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open, SPLENDJ D BREAD BAKERS. With Oasb Iron or Copper Boilerß. The Copper Boilen ate large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. 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. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. R3l TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. J^|UR Succeed with fcbeae GOWNS last Season gives us Confidence m Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom; a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We bold a Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — O BALES CARPET SAMPLES .£\ 6) BALES GOAT SKIN RUGS £) MITCHELL & TURNER.



Y. . i . ' WE WANT FARMEES TO KNOW nriHABJ WB HAVE JN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all sizes. ALSO— CASTOR Oil-, OYLINDRINB OIL, ROOT PULPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOBS, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS LITTLE WONDERS, EASY CH&IRS TOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, -IKB THE FAMOUS DAISY CARTS, WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR McCormick AND STBRLIWG BICYCLES Morrow, Bassett & Co., ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. J. L HIGGS, PAINTER, SICNWRITEB, GLAZIER, ETC. TP YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZED, IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED, Consult J. X,. HIOGS-H. IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GL£S3, IP YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, i IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL, TRY J. L HIGGS, TANCRED STREET. Special ANNOUNCfeiMJUfcT NEW "GOODS FOB N&W M I U N T T U E ; A _ R /~IHOIGS ASSORTMENT of the Latest \^J and Most Stylish DRESS iATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionable BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc., FOR THE COMING WINTER MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Etc., Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. SPECIAL VALUE CO £4 33 inch wide, from fl^d per yard H j 33 inch wide, grand heavyjjcloth, SJ <5 at 7£d per yard. 2 Blouse Cloths. &3 AH Wool Serge, from la 4£d per gg . ywd C=! All Wool Serge, very special value § m Navy and Black m better H goods 00 W g pfl Colonial, at our Usual Low Prices S < % —m Grey or White ft, pq _~ — ■■■' — <*n- Si Department under the supervision M of Miss Lowby, w Usual price 10a 6d, ft ASHBURTON DRAPEBY COMPANY. ' Drunken at c'en, droughty m the morn ing.' The boat substitute for Glenlivet ia pure unblended Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee Tea*—Shearman Bros, agents



-■■... J



Meo'l Brothers, 13. F. Nicoix.] (L. A. Nicoi.l AIKJTiONEKRS, ACCOUNTANTS. 3HAREBKOKKKS, VALUATORS, LAN I ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOM--- EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S&LEB OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY I-'very Saturdpy, at 12 o'clock uoon, In Yards adjojniug the Arcade, Entr&uo* by rijjht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Aiaoc.f MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PBODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any prut of the District afc lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouds placed m our bauds for absolute sale* GRAIN BOUGHT AND ROLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4i and 5 per cent. Farms, Houee Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. TJTTE ARE GASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT BIGHSST MARKET RATES. NICOLL BEOS., East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. —— i T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on < their own account can book space at any time to Buit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, ! CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rjIHE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS HENRY STEPHENS ON, {.■successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Livo Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed m mj nanda for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oa time pay from iiOs per month. HENRY STITPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ■, v, Jtodujtj| { » f LADIES' RINGS 9ssfffi '[' ! ;; KEEPERS^JtiT fef |jl Gold Watches >'%P^- ' \ , .Silver Watches CjOUD SH/Vtj* CHAINS i Brooches, StXi I LA WES' Dips & Manures. npHE Public Dips at the Ashburton and _l_ Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Besfe Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and aon'poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWAKD SAUHDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 161 'All departures should be audden' {Dia aeli). Give up inferior Tea, and uee- Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Ashburtou



if"' 7. ■ if, hi iltf^W CARTRIDGES G" UJN b OF ALL KINDS. fl^ft^H9 The Largest Stock ijllj. and Lowest Prices Y»T^Htv \b¥ *n Ashburton GUNS JOHN ORR AND CO. _____ (q\ _______ LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores m Ashburton put together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about-* OVER K(\f\ LAMPS 01 VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps afc 2«, 2s 63, Zs, 3b 6d are WONDERFUi VALUE Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5. Hand Lamps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. J3OBSE CLIPPERS PLOUGH SHAKES 13 vl BABB AND PLAIN hoesecov.es A VI Fmcimmm PLODeHCH.I N S pj 4\l SHEEP mTmG We have larte Stacks of alljthesa Lines, and are prepared to'give Speciol Qaot.-t'ons for Large or Small Quantities. JOHN ORE AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCK'S, & STOIiEIER'S HANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS oui bo shown to Intending Par^h sera. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVE?, Eio. Fenders, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding. JOHN ORII AND CO. TAYLOR'S *^l|§|j|^ CUTLERY witTTess ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods m Ashburton dealing direct with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fine fgoods m Cutlery and Electro-plate suitable for presentations of ail kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," " ACiTELYNE," "BANNER," "20th CEJSTURY, 1. " PERFECTION," » SEA.ROHLIGHT," and all theXatest and Best m BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTONJ



COOPEE BEOS. Wholesale and Eetail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now m a position to supply the Public with all kinds ot Freeh Fruits Toffies, Lollies, Murray's Iced Caramels. If you waut a good Hot Pie and a dtp of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. AU Boiled Goods Made on the Premises Daily. COOPEft BROS., , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. tJME CELEBRATED ft BEST BRAN aUNUFAOTCBKD FHOM OBOICEBV VIRGINIA LEAtf,



SArs Tl>Kl* & 8»oms JEhica *yi>«* Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King oi Italy, as per communica tion made by the Mioistcr for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-Qeneral for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and j Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, m per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :- It is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Scbulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dri Moseier, Director t>f the Medical Clinics at Greifewald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aad freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the ■anative qualities proper to the plant Allcrude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpencinee, which are abandoned long since as an Internal medicament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible:— 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— whitsh our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through tue presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake ia oases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamabione, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for BANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANBEK & SONS.