The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi, si*. 455.S

AsiiBCRTON : FrMay, July 28, 1899

price : One Penny

THE DESTRUCTION OF SMALL BIRDS.

As a correspondent recently pointed out, now is the time for successfully attacking the small birds pest by judi ciously spreading the poisoned grain prepared by tbe County Council at their new works. By the law of the survival of the fittest, the modern cock Bparrow is quite wide awake, and looks with just suspicion on heaps of nice wheat thrown dowa for him, but is often lured to his death by finding an odd pickle of poisoned grain under the feeder at the horse camp. In the i frosty mornings, or when snow lies thick on the ground, hunger frequently overcomes his native suspicion. In stead of going about this business, armed with an eight-pound bag, with the intention of emptying it some- j where, the better plan is for the farmer to carry two or three pounds in a leather b»ig attached to the saddle or buggy, and spread but a few grains at any likely place. Borne of the County Councillors have by these means ali but decimated the birds in their districts. During a recent debate on the subject of small birds exterinina- ' tion in the House of Representatives, Mr Hall-Jones said : " As regards the best kind of poison, one local body in South Canterbury had been making experiments, and he believed they had made a very good selection, ns the grain they had use>d had proved very successful in poisoning birds. It was merely a question of the class of poison to be used and the best time for p isoning." There is no doubt but that the Ashburton County Council waa the local body alluded to by the Acting Minister of Lands. Tbe ex periments have proved that the phosphoruscum-str^chnine poisoned grain iB by far the most effective. Dead birds are but rarely seen in the open where it has been spread, but they have been found in vast numbers in the densest part of a thick gorse fence and in plantations. To suit the desire of those who prefer a poisoned grain that will not kill poultry, the Council issue the old strychnined grain. They have also this year prepared a small quantity of phosphorised grain without strychnine, with a view of continuing their experiments. The Council having done their duty, it now rests with those who placed them there to do their work, and make earnest individual effort to suppress the Btnall bird pest. We would suggest that that effort should be continuous rather than Spasmodic. A word nrght be added, too, in regard to the grain pre pared by Mr Powell, of Mount Somers, the use of which was so fatal to small birds on the Longbeach estate; but whatever poisoned grain he used—and the most effective is that which the birds will take—it should be jadid.a*!y sown on the frosty ground, when birds have difficulty in finding anything to satisfy their hunger.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright. London, July 27 The Catholic reformatory ship Clarence, stationed on the river Mersey, with 300 boys aboard, was burned The boys escaped. Washington, July 26 It is reported that France is willing to join Brussels in the-Sugar Conference i£ it re-assembles. France objected to 1 join the previous Conference unless the agreement waa limited to bounties on direct export, and that the internal regulations of each country relating to beet sugar be left unmodified. The new French battleship Sufiren, the largest battleship yet constructed, has been successfully launched. The vessel was only 190 days on the stocks. It has a displacement of 12,061 tons, 15,500 horse powe-, and a speed of 18 knots an hour. Madrid, July 26 General Weyler, in the Senate, declared that a revolution in Spain was probable, in order to regenerate the country. Sydney, July 27 The Agricultural Department reports that the prospect of the wheat harvest is good. The quarterly banking relurns show that the proportion of reserve to liabilities is 4s lOd in the £, as com pared with 4i 9f d for the correspond ing period last year. The Pendje Hill, bnund from New pastle to Napier, put in here owing to (he death of Captain Morris from pneumonia.



' j 8HA tir, R^WjL AVO ALBION OnM^a^Y. LTMTTBD. FO*l LONDON, ■^ 1 -rS^TAL MAIL S rrT"!A. gX|i^3S|^ IX- MWRS. witib i^p^^aS^ aooomniodation i or all e'ias ->>*.r Jpr ! t!-P o j passeiißors, oalHug at Monte Yldeo or Klo, TenerifFe and Ply. moufch Ve«88l [Ton Oommand«r From Date. Sothio _7730KHley ... Wel't'n July 20 lonic _f474BiKemp9on Wel't'nlOot. 12 ~ CARGO STEAMERS. *D jlphic...B273[Snowdea I .ytTton June 29 *Aotea ... 5364 Evana — August Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser — August Maori >M |63l7iMoffatt — Sept *f!arries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMEK. Agent. fpHK jSIMFJt NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vis. Monte Vldee, Tenerlffe * Plymouth. Best Accommodation fer all olaaaes of Passengers at Lowest Rat.oß.^ - Si)earofin>. Venn Departure, Date. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Pap^nai 7000 ~ \uRtisb 31 Ruahine «127 — RPt- 28 Wakanui "000 — Oat. 25 Paparoa 7000 — Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnshre 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa .«. 4050 Wellington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelton July J?©r further particulars apply fc® /RIEDLANDER BROS., Lud. Agents, AshbarboQ. HENRY STBPHENSON, (ouccesaor to Alfred Harrieon.) Established 20 years. AUCTIOrfEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bale 3of Stock, Household Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, ia any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my jaanda for Sale. JBegular Consignments of Colonial Grown wad Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agenid : Norwich OnJon Firo Insurance Oomp&ny & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from SOs p"er month. HENRY STBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG Pom COAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINluY" Agents in Ashhurton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office;: Vogel Streeb, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEKSEMAN, f8 General Manager. ' "TsTw. haniSer" NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVINO exchanged premiaea with the Farmers' 00-operacive Aseociation, 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 sociation at the corner of West Street) and Havelock street <the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Bambler. 19 theee goperior Bicycles, I have jaao opened op * fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BACBR3, & ROADSTERS 1 Q all dzes'W alilfitted with the ever lasting G Sr J detachable Tyre. ..THE KAMBLEK. 1 OALL>LD INSPEOI THTB STOCK. Price Easy. RidiDg Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TTRESi D. THOMAS. nnAIKRI Factory Butter, guaranteed JL fresh, (in pats) Is Id per Ib, is the Finest Flavoured Butter in New Zealand. Only procurable at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Try a.pound and you will iave no oth ?.r.



DAY ID THOMAS. Anrtionaer, Land, Insurance & Estate Ao-ent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Li?e Sfcock—Tiawald and Aqhburtrjr Alwrna >\j Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hxdea, etc., oa Sales of Wool Throna;hotit the Ss^on Grain Bought and Sold on Oorarnieelon Olaari «» as per arransfsmenk' Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horae Fairs held Month 1 y. AGENT ?OR- Matson and 00, Ohristchsrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriefeoharob White's Sheep Dip Walter A, Wood Oo Lightband's Belting ' London and Lancashire Insurance Company I Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin ; Planet Janior Garden and Field Tooli j Belfast Manure? RAKAH DISTRICT SALES, IHAVE mada arrangements with MESSRS HARDY A; CO., Merchants, Rabaia. to act aa my AGFiNT for all Auctioneering Work in that I) strict, and in with them ife will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALK A SUCCKSB. DAVID THOMAS, Ar^So.-tor. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOT« OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVTD THOMAS. ASH BUII TON SEE OUE_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF The Choicest Assortment HXk per the 3.9. Waimale, ever opened up ie jr^f^^^EL^ >MssSr^ Manufacturer's Set of to choose from at prices W\\ \ -^^^I^^^^^ Choice Designs &Colours Ijto Buit eyerybody. j * f^i^v;*^ -v 1 4&f> 'fv3 The very latest in Don't forget it. //v fO % {Zw Don't forget to ome At ■ / vV/^i "^'^ and:iee' , N ,- - " ■ '" ' '"* ' T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, tic. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE O tt F ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS I SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON HOW TO EVADE A FINE. T-\O Not Drive without a Light, but buy a pair of our CHOICE CARRIAGE LAMPS, which are marked at WHOLESALE PRICES TO CLBAB; in 1 --«V'— —— Our Valuable Stock of GENERAL LAMPWARE must be Cleared: We MUST make room for Summer Goods, LAKGW VALUE ! SMALL PRICE ! MARKING DOWN OF EVERYTHING. LAMPS AT HALF PEICE Aa usual we are to the front in OARPENTERS 1 TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE. INSPECTION INVITED AT W. ;H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. C Sh&g Point Ooal Company AGENCIES.FOR ) Westport Coal Company (, Koyal, Insurance Company Telbphone-14 & 15. P.O. Tox-35.



■*? \ N T F, TV 7 WANTuiD— Wiae Mothers to try ou Indestructible School; Boot. — Mb&liOß's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-That the Sale of the Age ia now on ai Northcotb anb Hbfitord's, The Corner, LOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans't- 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 50lbs, 3s lOd; 25'bs, 2s.—John Orb « Co. 2 WANTED -A dozen smart L<m3Job to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— ■ MeIXOR'B ~Zen.!ftT>dift Roof Store F~ OR SALK Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yabds, or Mail Office. WANTED Known—Good \akte for litfcl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Storo. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladio and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apn'y to Mbllob, Tanored Street __„ N" oYlCE^We"defy~cotnpetition ; you get wonderful value at Mellob's, 1 ancred Street. mENDERS wanted fot the sale of 500 I. pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllok Zoalanclia Boot) -tore. FOUND— In Tancn-d Street, the cheapest and moat reliable Boofc Shop.— Mellob's Zealand ia 800 l Slor«. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio(Bluuher).—Mhllob's Zealand if* Boot Store. ORSE for Sale.— For Sale, a light harneas Horsa ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. C^DCKS~& CO-KlißKLS.—Those nqutr- J ing pure br>d Cocks and Cockerels for breeding put poses can get oheup WyandoMes, Orpingtons, »nd Cochins at the Pelham Yards, Ashburton. FOR Sole, Cheap—Six Dozev. of Children's ankle straps.—Mellob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beet brands and makers, an<i never equalled in Ashburton. J.M- being the only practical aud experienced Baoi maker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fo: c tbe public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. IMecount for cash as usual. Repairs dono ut once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at Ihe Hall, East Street, Ash urton. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid* —Mkllor's Zealamiui Boot, Btar< j. WANTED Known —That we have re ceived f-x Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Co;itin« Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks in elegant designs.—Mitchell & Tubner. JpOR >SALK, at Great Reductions—t ho ' Whole of Mks Alcokn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and J aokets including Kaiapoi—over 100—DreBs Good?, Flannel ettep, kkirth'gs, Embroideries, Lacea, Veil ings, Millinery, Children s aDd Ladiet>' UnderclothiDg, &c. AT MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking Sale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses anl Jackets from 3s 6d, Ladies' Jackets und Capes from 8s; Dresa Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from la, Trimmed Millinery half price.Stamped Mount Melhck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per doz-m during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tcrne* . 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 & Ttjbnbb. mENDERS wanted to wear oat 1000 JL pairs of Mellos'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' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suite taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30s; at R. Alcorn's. 6 6 Frank Curtis, THE LEADING W ate hi in. alter, Jeweller, and Optician. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other Watphes, being 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 aU grades and"prices, KEEPERS k WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—-guaranteed 18 carat—kept in all sizss and designs. AS USUAL—MY J3ROOCHI<S, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF.JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted in Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms in all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt neas and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes tn great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store.



iOcoll Bros. JNicoll Brothers, H. F. NIOOLL.) £L. A. NIOOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND EBTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OKNTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S4LESOF CATTLE, PIUS & POULTBY Every Saturdey, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUEE. and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples trom 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, Honse Properties, and Building s'fict.ions for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wir-hintf to dispose of their 1 properties to communicate with us. j E~ARE~OASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP A3ND lAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEI RATES. mcqllTbrqs., East Street, Av^hburton. FREEZERS. FREEZEKS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by eonr municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE~CHRTsiCHURCH MEAT CO X Limited j 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 EVERYWHERE 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 Established 1880. Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanal Road and Case Street?, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factf ry. TN FULL OPERATION, FROM 10 a in. to-day, Ballantyne'® Sale* : IN FULL OPERATION, FROM 10 a.m. TO-DAY, Ballantyne's Sale. ' IN FULL OPERATION, FROM 10 a.m. TO-DAY, [ Ballantyne's Sale. IN FULL "OPERATION, PROM 10 a ill. TO DAY, Ballantyne's Sale m 8 (EXCEPT FROM 1 TO 3 p m.) J.BALLABTYNE&CO, f CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. fc 7 121



The proposed Young Men's Club deserves the support of every citizen. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit in Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral piano by such helps and associa tions as the proponed Club will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and better cituaene. They wili uo longer be found loitering and wasting their money in questionable ways, ami as " the apparel oft denotes the man " they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messrs Craiguead and Bkrryman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock oi new winter goods comprise the newest sty'ea and materals a? now worn at Home, and of course their long established reputation for fib and workman, ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the beet tailors and to get entire " satis faction/ Ladies also find their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonablepricea



Don't Cough—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " Keating s Coogh Lozenges "—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by many eminent physicians. They at ouce check the congh and remove the oauae—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest, Sold everywhere in tins 13£ d each, '



PICTOBIAL ADYJEBTISEMEHTS. LAMPS. LAMPS. WE are REDUCING (he Price of all Classes of LAMPS 10 to 15 per cent, rathe* than carry them over to next Season, so now is your time to Buy. The early Bird catches the worm. mB^M Librury Lamp*, from 35i; Hanging Lamps, EJ^^^^BGl &^^^s^-f3r 12; 61; Hand Latnpefrom lid ; Miller (sß^^B^ V^^nßU Lamp?, 5b 6i t 7 65, and 8s 6J j MILLERS Al BIOYCLK LAMP, worth 21*, reduced to 12a 6J. Only a f«w left. *"i|l|"*l"* BIL-,£J\s( PATENT KEROSENE OIL AND G\SiSTOVa3 AT ALL PUMP. PRICED Saves its cost in a very short time. Only 2i each. White and Gold China Cups and Siucers nvm 5s lid per dozen; 6in Plates to FULL-SIZED BEDROOM SETS, match, 53 6d per dczsn ; Slopn, Sug-irs, and Creams, also Bread and Butter-—la From 10s 61 per Set, each. TRENT PATTEHN DINNER WARE, very pretty-24 pieces, 14s lid } 54 pieces, 31a. The Cheapest) Dinner Set in New Zealand. Pink and Celesfc, and 3 Gold Line CUPS A Splendid Line of Brown TFAPOTS *b and SAUCERS—Tea, 6a 6<i per dc Kin ; 8 J each ; larger Sizi at lOd, Is, Is 3d, Canada, 7s 6d ; Breakfast, 8j per dozsD. and Is 6d each. PLAIES to Match, 6. 6J per doz^n. Jefc and Decorated Teapot 9in greßt Bread and Butter, Slops, Sugars, and varbty from 1b 3d each. Creams, Is 3.1 each. SEliD^ — SEEDS — SEEDS OUR NEW SEASON'S VEGETABLE SEEDS TO HAND, Vrgotable Seeds—3J per pack at. 80 Varieties. NOVELTIES. Rev. Dr. Stewart Pran, in 3d and 6d packet; the finest Eiriy Pea Grown. Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbago, BUir's Phenomenal, Japanese Climbing Cucumber, iiiarly Golden Globa Oaion. All at 3d per Packet. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES BAST STREET, AS n BUR L'ODT AND til Gil is L'RKET, OaRISTCHUROH Wholesale and Betail Agenta for Ninamo aui Blair's Seeds,