The Ashburton Guardian.

Voi, xxi. a to. 4839

Ashbortox : Wednesday, July 5, 18P9.

price : One Penny



Shipping SHA^ 7, BAYILL *>"» ALBION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. "ROYAL MAIL STSA dfißjiajK. lA) MERS, with superior jflßgßßay' acoommodatloQ for all olassoß i^KHl^w o f passengers, oalliug at Monte Video or Rio, Taaeriffb and Ply month. _ Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothio _7730Kiclley ... Wel'b'n July 20 lonic „ 4748 Kempson Wel'b'n Oct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. •D51phi0....)8273 Snowden Lyb'l'ton June 29 *Aotea .„ 5364 Evana — August Pakeha — 4331 Prosser — August ♦Maori ... 5317IMoffatb — Sept *Oarries Third-claBS Passengers. E. W. HANAfEK. Agent, LINE ftOYAL MAIL STKAMSRH, FOR LONDON, 71a Monte Video, Tenoriffe & Plymouth. Baab Aooommodabton for ail ol&saee of Paßeengera at Lowest B^tea.



Fort «{ Bteamem. Vnr.B Departure. Ti&tn. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Papinui 7000 — August 31 Ruahine 6127 — -28 Wakanui °000 ~ lOch 25 Paparoa 7000 — JNov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnah ra 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa ._ 4050 Wellington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelt»n July F#r farther partleralara apply t® ifRIEDLANDER BROS., Li!d. Agents, Aahbatton, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS?AII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; , eference should therefore bo made to Chrlsujhureh dally papera for datea and hoar of sailing Foe further particulars apply to Ft FERRIMAN, j Agent, Ashbnrton imm iim. ill ■! Mirjiiiir^-;—■^'^^'"r"'^



MUSICAL. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, RINGING, HAKMONY, AND MANDOLINE. ' the Tart of singing" MBS HERBERT STEEL IS prepared to take Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at ber residence, Havelock Street West. Terms, &0., on application, 5 175 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND [THEORY OF MUSIC. TICKS "OOWMAN Tji O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbebt, Ashbueton. Pupila prepared for Trinity College exam- Bations. . Mlgg Q ARSON# *



mEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East. 1 136 A GAED MRS A /I ri LA RIDGE A.. V/« L'LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HENRY STEPHENBON, {ouccesaor 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 gales of Stock, Household Furni nre, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my binds for Sale. Eegukr 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 on time pay . ments from ££Os per month. HBNBY STBPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury.. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln Engl&n WANTJfID— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boob. — Mkllor's Zealacdia Boot Store.



DAYIDI THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ashburton; Loans Negotiated "Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbmrton" Aleernat jly Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ac Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's.' Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohrlstthareh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohareb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Ligbtband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompumy ! Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dnnßdin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Bedfast Manure? RAKAIA DISTRI C?T BAL BBJ "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & 00., Merchants, Sakaia. to '* act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them it'will.be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS DAVID THOMAS, AahSgrtov GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOI OF PLANET JR. TOOLS David thomas ASH BURTON



SEE OUB^ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF The Choicest Assortment Ip& per the c W I to choose from at prices ,\^. Choice Designs & Colours to suifc eyerybody. 'r^ /^^^^^k^Wt^^" f|W The ye latest in Don't forget It, i ~j { «S "^ Don't forget to ome T. H.UKDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Eto.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would ba^well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON — HOW TO EYADB A FINE — "T\O Nob Drive without a Light, but buy a pair of our CHOICE CARRIAGE LAMPS, which are marked at WHOLESALE PRICES TO CLEAB; Our Valuable Stock of GENERAL LAMPWARE must be Cleared! We MUST make room for Summer Goods. liAßGui VALUE Z SIMLAXiXj PRICES ! MARKING DOWN OF EVERYTHING. LAMPS AT HALF PEICE As usual wo are fco the front in CARPENTERS' TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE. INSPECTION INVITED AT W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SShag Point Goal Company Westport Coal Company Royal Insurance Company Telephone—l 4 & 15. P.O. 80x—35.



SHEARMAN BROS. Yf^T E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES) HOBNSBY & BANBOME PLOUGH SHARES, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CA&TOXt OILS GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley'a and Club Carbridges'and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition afc the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call. LAMPS, LAMPS. AND LAMP WARE. Hanging Parlonr Lamps, Hallg Lamps Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracke Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globpe, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Stahle Lanterns, Stable Lanterns in all shapes and sizes. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received fr> m the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stack of the above including- Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Sauce-s, Muga Plates, Dishes, Pin Dishes, Cullenders.' Basir.s, Dippers, eta , etc, which wo are disposing of at wholesale prices. •KEROSENE. KEROSENE. . KAA CASES LIGHT OV THE AGJii OIL, rAA O\J\J 150 TEST. Q\J\J The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud > Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Substantia reduction In tak ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Ates and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits alw-ya on hand. BEST HOUtiE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Bruahware, Groceries at Wholesale Prices Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAJS BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGER, WINE AND SPIRIT M HBO HA NTS, MA7IKKT HOUSE, BUKMEIT STREET. ASJb BURTON Telephone No 53



JNicoll Bros. JNicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OP CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturdpy, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, iv our Rooms EVERY i SATURDAY, commencing immediately ! on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the Distriot at lowest current rates* ADVANCES made on goods placed in our i hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD 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 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. TJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP



J. V. D.X BEEE •\7 EW MNJSfci IN JS.P. WARE, DIRECT IfROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This h the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs In a bigf range prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS~CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines* suitable^for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jkwelleryTewellery Always the largest assortment in Ashbar ton to choose from* New Goods by every maiti ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu facturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRAOTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetenb workmen employed. J. V.DEBEEK, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. nicqllTbros., East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTEICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES I Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS i



- THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAOD You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NIGHOLAS & PIGKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. East Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exereised'as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring.Your^Repalra to- NICHOLAS & PICKFOBD, Late McDonald & McDiabmid.



W ANTED. LOUtt RecJuced—Rollitt's, Brovfn'a, or Kvana':— 200lbs, 14a ; lOOlbs, 7a 63 ; 501ba, 3a lOd; 2?'bs, 2s,—John Obb & Co. 2 WANTED— A dozen smarb L&diea to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mwxi.or'B Zealand ia Boot. Btore. OR SALK—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. TTTANTED Known—Good vaJue for littl W money at Mellos's, Zealandia Boot Store, FOB Sale, Cheap—sooo pairß of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to MxiiLOß, Tancred Streeb NOTTCE— We" defy"competitiott ', you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tanored Street. riIENDERS wanted for the Bale of 500 ,1_ pairs of boots.—Apply to MsiitOß Zealandia Boot Mtore. FOUND —In Taiicred Street, the cheapest and moet reliable Boot Shop.— MeliLOr's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio {Bluober).—MuiXOß's Zeiilftntiia Boot Store. ORSB for Sain.—For Sale, a light hartley Horse ; v. i 1 pass trains, etc Apply Mail Offic. / VS DCKS & CO"KKKKLS.—Those r quir- V..' in.- pure bni! Cocks and Cockerels foi breeding pu;pos«'B cvn get cheap Wyanrloi.ieß, Orpingtons, t>nd Cc-china ab the Pe'.ham Yards, Ashburton. FOR Bn!f, Cheap—Six Dozeu /airs of ChiliU-cn's ankle straps.—Mellob's Zea'.andia V^oot Ss.ote. WANTED Known—That J. MOISON has tecoived a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, b«4 never equalled in AshbutUm. J.M- being the only psactic-l and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash urton,



FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea'sßluchers only 4s lid-—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That we have~r7 ceivocl f x Maori a heavy shipment) of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating Vicunas, and Cretonnes ; one case Fancy Blacka in elegant designs,—Mitchell & Turner. TmOR BALK, k.x- Great Reductions—; he JD Whole of Mas Alcoen's Stock New and Fushionable Capos and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dnss Good?, Flannel ettes, bkirtifigs, Embroideries, Laoes, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Uiiderc'iOlhiog, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S stock-taking Sale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses an! Jackets from 3s 6d, Ladies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Good?, double width, all wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price.Stamped Mount Melhck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. TT^T ANTED Known—That we have beoa ' TV fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap Buits for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turnei, WANTED Known—That we are now ' offering a special line of Goat Rugs large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubnbb. npENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's 'Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lot of Blanket Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths", and Boys' Snifcs made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a; at Rt Alcorn's



NOTICE. jl/T RS PERRIN (late of Wanganui, North Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to a, commodate Lady Patients. Terms moderate. Addrese—Tinwald, near Railway Station. 141 mHE WEALTH OF A VANDBRBILT Wot Id be unavailing to secure a better Tea ,DL\MOND JUBILEE:|"* <** IrawatteeGarj>eh|| » I DiamowdJubjleel s Give results in the cup equal ed by none. Packets, 5 and 101b boxes, packed, and sealed in Ceyloni UNMIXED, UNBLENDED, UN ADULTERATED. X, Is lOd ; XX. 2s; XXX, 2s 2d ; JXXXX, 29 6d. "M'KENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA. (Regd. Brand Tea.) MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS., Aehburton, and GUDSELL, Tinwald.



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]fi. W. HaJNM.-.K. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tbr Farmers' Co-operative Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soolation at the corner of West Street anr* Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKB AT^URRENT PRICES. ] 1 132 "£ W. HANMER. SHAG POINT COAL. THE j PREMIER OTAGO GOAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSEB. THE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS Sc CO. are their OJMJL.y Agents in Ashburtou for „ THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery : Shag Point. ! Head Office : Vogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager, —NOTICE— BOON TO THRESBING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AHandale Coal Coy. f LIMITED, BHAG POINT, rnHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is , unrivalled both for Steaming and House-" hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended *>y the Threshing Mill Ownersof this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JsiES ELLIOTT, AUHBtHTON, OR AT THE COMPANY'S MINE.



THE DAINTIEST LITTLK WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " I v The Bamhlerr HAVING sold out of my old stock of thcee superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all *izes and all fitted with the ever* lasting {} Sr J detachable Tyre. CALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. &CCESSOKIJES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* i P. THOMAS, SPECIAL BABGAINB AT New Zealand OLOTHIIG FACTORY. AS our Half-Yearly Stocktaking takes place on July 15, we shall bring for ward a number of SPECIAL LINEB that we are determined to clear before that date. Below are a few :— 50 Men's Black and Drab Hard Hats Is each 22 dcz Ties, all shades, clear at .- Is „ 15 „ Boys' Tweed Caps «. 6d  ' 5  Men's and Boys' Polo Caps Zi „ 12 a, Boys' Paper Collars .. Id per box ] 6 „ Ladies' and Children's Slippers, la per pair '< 3 „ Men's Felt Slippers ... 156d, 8 „ 7  Boys' all-wool Jerseys from 2s lid! eftoh



Also —35 PACKING OASES, Some Zino Lined. HALLENSTEIN BROS, A- G, BARTON, Manager. ~~ SMITHS Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity, IB IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. | It ia easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Ie hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing— ln per pnolce*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ash burton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS,



LAWES' Dips & Manures* THE Public Dips at the Ashbnrbon and Tinwald Safe Yards are now open for fheSEASON, For terms and particulars apply to Cert iiker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Besb Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous ana aon-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. El/VYA&D SAUNDEBS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 16 QUALITY TELLS A TALE MOVED It THIFACTTHATMIMIY - I out of every 4 or the whole population of Men, Woman,and Children DRINK NFISOM MOAftftL' or Mtlenaea Teas. fh« above statemant, after 18 yeara' trl«t should convince both the trade «nd pubOe tnat N. M. A co.'a Pure Teaa cannot tf equalled, COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing id per Ib. more money, and you mil bt convinced ours have no equal for Quality,



Fiank Curtfc, THE LEADING Wctto hmaker, »XeweUer* and Optician. JUST LANDED: X ARGE STOCK of KIOKEL »ndoth<r 1 A Watches, beiDg imported direct and manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 is well worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and prioec, KEFPEBS & WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept in all eizas and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHS S, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and ..Best Assorted in Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms injril ""~ """**" prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with tny usual prompt* ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. *



A. A GEE, ARCHITECT, Etc THOSE about to BUILD will do well to pay a visit to my Office in the Aroade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may beseem My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years, in London enables me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. A GEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. 6 167 ' WE WANT FAKMERS TO KNOW mHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY VLOUGE SHARES, all eiaee. ALSO— CASTOR OIL. CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HOBSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS LITTLE WONDERS, EASY CHAIRS FOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS.



WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOE McCormiok XME2API2R «& BIIVDKII AND SXUKJL.IPIG)- JBIOYCULKS Morrow \ Bassettld Go, f ASHBURTON, U. PKIBST, Manager.