CHERTSEY

. „ , . .-fc, - I From Our Own Corroßposit^tit > THIS SEASON. 1 Since my hat communication winter has \ come thiak upon ua, and at time of writing, j we are hard • nd fast m the grip of King ; Frost. The unusually wet season has de- | layed farm upeixtiioaa m the mowt vexiDg manner, aud from the same cause, together with the very heavy yield thia year, threah ing is stil! going on. Both the machines ia this diatritsl h»ve, I understand, completed their hundred thousand bushels coma weeks baok* The giaiu carting is about over, and the N 55. Loan and Mercantile shed is stacked fall to the roof, The roada about »te beginning to show themselves the worse for wear, chiefly owing to the heavy oarbing Mid aeveta wet. ROADS. I notios MrH. Hortaell has been applying to have the Settlement road formed* If the Bo»rds concerned oauld nee their way to do thU it would be a great boon to a great many iettler». However, they are the belt jadgei of what can reasonably be done.

BOARDS. Tht thank* of Uie residents are due to those Board!, especially South Rakaia, for fcheir assistance m cemetery matters. The Domain and Cemetery Boards met lately m the Library. There were present—Messrs R. Campbell (chair), G. Scarlett, J. Copland, X Murphy, J. Stringfellow, senr., G. Vuoe tioh, and the Secretary. The annual report and balance-sheet *«re read and adopted, and the books and papers, also audit-sheet, were laid on the table for inspection. A bonus wm granted the Secretary for hit servioes. The members agreed to meet on Saturday and {aspect the different proper ties m their charge and arrange for neoes> ■ary. repairs and improvements. The opinion was expressed that the proposed uew fenos up the racing straight should be on the nortb'-west side of the ground* The Score* fcary Undertook to lay the Board's suggestion before the Sports Committee. The Secre tory :was instructed to draw up an agree ment -with the lessor; of the townahip rwerre. The Chairman suggested that he himself had been so long on the Board that he should give way to younger men, but the other membets, pointing out the very satis faotory state of affairs during Mr Campbell's tenure of offioe, would not hear of his retire ment. Several matters relating to the Ceme tery were subsequently dealt with, and a vote of thanks-passed to the Secretary.

BETTING. At lbs Im6 meeting of the Chertsey Sports Committee it was decided to get a first-class legal opinion with regard to the action of the policeJn stopping-betting on Easter Monday. The Committee took this step because book makers were allowed at other places, notably Rakaift, alto at Winslow, on June 1 lasfc, where the very man who wae threatened at Chertaey wae publicly plying hi* calling The opinion received was to the effect that the police bad altogether exceeded their dotiea. OHKBTSET HOTEL. The Caertsey Hotel haa lately changed hands, Mr W. A, Lewia having given place to Mr F. Nelligon, who, I understand, cornea from SouthiaM, CHBBTSST SHEEP SALE. Some tima ago I heard of a aheep sale being periodically re-established at Chertaey, but lately the matter aeema to have dropped. CHBBTSEY SCHOOL. The Chertaey Echool was closed lately from Hay 23 to June 5, the Committee having decided to take the midwinter holidays earlier owing to the illness of the mistress, Mlsa Hunter. I am pleased to state that the school bas re-opened again, though a matter for regret is the criminal apathy of some parents who wlil not- send their children to soboo]. VETERINABY STJBGEON3. In former communications I have alluded to the urgent seeefssity for one or two qualified Government) veterinary surgeons being placed at the disposal of farmers m the Aehburlon and surrounding districts. What h«s become of those the Government' lately imported ? Why has the very im portant Ashbiirtondistrict been forgotten? It ia not bo very long ago that we hai several valuable horses die m an unaccount able manner. Lately Mr Tom Willis lost; a fine horse. If one of the aforementioned Burgeons had been available, probably the cause of death could h,»ve been ascertained, even if the snim l's life could not have been ■aVed. I uMarsSacd the Agricultural and Pastoral Aosooiatfon have bean tiding m vain to get such assistance. Such au ' Important matter, m a gre^t sheep and horse district like this county, is worth persever ing m.

PIG 3. Thought bars is not a great pig district, we daily hear the yells of some porcine that ia fated to adorn the walls of the cotter and farmer m the form of Bides and hams, a splendid guarantee for many breakfasts to come. -up' WBDDINGS. *I < mast not forget to tell you -that our wives and mothers, aunts and sisters have lately got plenty of material fur gosßip Two weddings are on the topic, and expec tation runs high—among the women folk anyhow. Mr John Doig, son of Mr Peter Dofg, a well-known and respected farmer of this district, is to be married to Miss Jeannie Ironside, eldest daughter of Mr John Ironside, also of Chertiey. The o" her happy couple are Miss Loreussa Duns tan, second daughter of Mr W. Ddnstan, and Mr Arthur Street, of Rakaia. Bnt more anon.

THB ABHBUKTON GUARDI_N, FRIDAY, JONE 9, 1899

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis, o Peter Street, Ashburbon, for the Proprl* ton, at their Printing Offioe, Bonwt> Street, Ashburton, , FRIDAY, Jane 9, 1899



POI8OINED! " X report comes from the district of Wagnnyah N.S.W., of a settler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking o their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sni picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin U use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic »clel t the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of salts m welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its rery absorbent nature, is very liable to baoome impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the Ten safest package to purchase is that packed In lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, aud tea to packed has been known to retain al its. aroma and strength for a period of five yean' VQTK.-S.OZm 'iIA is packed is ted with » Mtdelining.of Vegetable Parchment.



J. L. HIWS, PAINTEB, SICNWRITER, GUZIEB, ETC TF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZED IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED Oootuu J. I* HIGGB. IF YOU WANT aTtTn OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARK OF GLASS, IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANTS ARTISTS' MATERIAL TRT i. L HIGGS, TANORED STREET.



ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE is oneJoi 1 the PERFEOT;aNVEBTfiIENTB OFFEBED BYjTHE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Condition!. At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Aesnrance of £1000 will oocfe £31 10b per annnm for 20 yean. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER S fiSARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And bo on. Wbea the 20 yean' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for.£looo, but is increased by the) Aooomulated Bonuses. WALTER. SCALES, Superintendent of New Bdalnessi HUGO FRIEDLAHDER. Diatriot Agent, Ashbirtoa . LOOK CHEAP WINTBR FIRING. NEW JIOTOT 80MERS €OAL. OUTPUT baa Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is tbe Boat and Cheapest Steam «d Household Goal m tbe market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Cant* bury Floor Mills. GIVES SPLENDID REByLTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T^FARK, MOUND 3OMKKS.



DRINK DELICIOUS T>ERFBCT IN IQUAUTY, FLAVOR XT AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Abaolntoly Preaerved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL OROOERB



SXBATHMOBE ■ :< PRIVATE HOSPITAL. fiXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JU&T COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN~THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASKS. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS ; From 2 Guinea* pel WMk PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BT THF/R OWN MEDICAL Al WISER Apply to— THB MATRON, Stbathmobi Pbitatb Hospital, . Ferry Road (Jnat over East Belt), Christ 136 church. Bicycle Harvest. LANJDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS A BICYCLE MAKERS BORKKTT STRBBT, NbZI TMf CltTB. TO the Farmers And General Public AihbnrtoD,—We beg to ateUi th»t w \ have reaped & harvest m Bicycles, havirg ' just landed a big consignment of firsfc-OIMS jiggers at £14 10si We are the oldest bioyol* .firm m Ashbnrton and intend to nphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Radge-Whit-, worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guano teed -



7=l 22,000 =~T ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY i . . i .. .. ... ' *■' T^^™ ' t /M '■' :=qjgj Wk THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING^EQUIEED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open, SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable 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. 631 i



INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). GKEAT BEDUOTION IN PEICES. (X)— HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Ooiupany, Limited., and'being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton,, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :— 0 Burners, Plain, Oomplete, 12? Each. 0 Burners, "Avon," with Bye-pags, 15s Each. Mantles for above are now Reduced to 2s Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBEK AND GASFITTEE, REMOVED TO NEW PBBAIIBRS, NEXT ORANGE HALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOX ABHBUBTON. 5 137



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjTOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUBE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EviRYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by fTOIEDLABTDISR BROH, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE JN.S&. FARMERS CO-tIFJKBA.TITE i) (S»OCIATION OFCAJNTERBURY, Limited., 08 ALBERT ROBERTS, AGUNT, ABbburton, OANTEBBUBY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 : F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.:



J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance 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 NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. 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 cf J. SEALYfA CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO.



SHOULD A-WAYS SA\OKB Duglop's I 1 rH nr r% \r . Tobacco It is a 6ol«i A\ioe of general satisfaction to all who understand wn^t a good pipe of tobacco is. . • ... 12 : .-



castor;oil, oylindrine oil, root pulpers, corn crushers, HORSE 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 FOR McOormick i XUBLAJE"JSEfc SC BmUESIfc AND SI?EXEtJL.IING BICYCLES Morrow, Bassett & Co,, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager.



H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent Bor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. WE WANT FARMERS TO KNOW mHA OJ WE] HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all aizsa. ALSO—



AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKir RATES. NICOLL BROS, East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS, FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with ÜB. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 HE OHRISTCHURCbT MEAT CO i 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 EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bbos. store fire varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. , Allowance made for quantities. I Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS



Meoll Brothers, H. F. Niooll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SttAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Satufdeys at 12 o'olcok noon, Id Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates* ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samples trom farmers who nave 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. XT7E ARE CASH BUYIKS OF FAT SHEEP



JOHN ORR & COS GREAT SALE OF GUNS. ;o; T>EING Overstocked with GUNS, we have decided to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE, And for that) Purpose have Reduced Pricea from £5O to &£5 per Cent* Usual Price, Sale Price «' £. s. v. £.b. ». 6'Hollis' D.B. Breech-Loadew ... .- .7 10 0 JIJ 0 4 „ „ „ „ .... .- 510 0 4 0 0 4J.6:May n e '„ - - §10 0 40 0 4 Morton's „ „ .- .-5003 15 0 4 Ancion „ „ \ 10 0 3 10 0 2 „ „ „ .- - 4 0 0 30 0 SPORTSMEN In want of a GOOD GUN Bhould not miss this Opportunity, as the Reductions are Genuine, and such a chance to procure a First-Class Weapon at ft Minimum of Cost is one that occurs very rarely. JOHN ORR AND CO.



I 'TAYLOR'S wrrHfss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE wre 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 goods m Cutlery and Electro-plate>uitable for presentations of alljunds. JOHN ORR & CO. *•'SILVER KING," » AO&TELYNE," "BANNER," «20th CENTURY,' " PERFECTION," " SE ARCHLIGHT," and all the Latest and Best im BICYCLE LAMP - JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,



LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores m Ashburbon pat together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about. OVER Kr|f\ LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prioes from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2«, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d are wondekfui value, Hanging Lamps from-.3b 6d to £5. Hand'^ Lamps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. .HORSE CLIPPERS- «»*. PLOUGH SHARES /f vl BARB AND PLAIN HOESECOVKES M MKCING WIBB PLOUGH CHAINS W jfll ™ ET™G We have large Stocks ofjair.these Lines, and are prepared to give Special Quotations for Large or Small Quantifies. JOHN ORR AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACELOCK'S, & STOKRIER'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER'3O DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be Bhown to Intending Porch^sers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Era Fenders, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding JOHN ORR AND CO.



Removal -Notice, j LIVERY STABLES. McDonnell & Gompton WISH to thank the Public for past support, and beg to announce that they have REMOVED from Burnett Street into the New and Commodious Stables m Tancred Street, where every accommodation for Horses will be found* The firm trust that by ci^'ity and atten tion they will still continue to receive a fa<r share of support. Horses, Cabs, Drags, and other Vehicles always on hire—day and night. Don't forget the address: McQQNNELL & OOMPTON, Tancred Street. 6 40



Special Job Purchase. VELVETEENS TO BE CLEARED AT Is 4;H ER Yard, Id Navy, Myrtle, Jblau d' oil, Kleetrio, and 1 Maroon French Cashmere (m light colors) Is 9d per yard Fancy Luabre (m li^ht shadeß) to go at 4£d per yard i Fancy Brocaded and Plain Japanese Silks. Also a variety of Trimmings. The above are all very suitable for making EVENING COSTUMES. IN SHOW BOOM. LOT OF LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS from 5s lid each, j j Usual price of these Goods were from 15a .upwards Lot of Ladies' Jackets from 7s lid each. Usual price from 18s, Lot of Ladies' Oapee from 12a 6d. Lot of Girls' Cloaks 10a 6d. Usual price 21s ASHBURTON DRAPBBY COMPANY. ' Drunken at c'en, droughty m the morn ing.' The best substitute for Glenliveb ia pure unblended Hondai Lanka Diamond Jpbiubk TsAt—Shearmao Bsoa, ageota



Established 1880. Tblephone No 69 BAKER BROS" CWRNISHING . TfNDERTAKBRS c urnishing: Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Beat and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oondnoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak»nul Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



, FRANK CURTIS, rTlfflß Leading Praotioal Wutchmaker X Jeweller, and Optician, Evst Street. FULLSXOCKOF ROTHfiRHAUS ROTHERF\M3 NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBUItYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles* Spectacles. (Correct fit guaranteed.) REPAIRS. REPAIRS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PRESENTS Very choice assortment m Platawaie. 113



SA..ZVI>EJ*« &c »<cms Enca ? lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consui-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at tiie Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraot m the market, product* of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In ord«r thfft these crude oils may not ha taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the I medical division of the Prussian Government) to be of perfectly pure origin, aa per information forwarded to ua through the ■Consul at Melbourne, March 2. 1878, wo &tate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical .Climes of the Universities at Bonn and Grsitswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schuk.Professor of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dti Mossier, Director &f the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygan aud freed of aoids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m speoifio density through tae presence of aoids. 3 By their taate, the result of the contracting tendency of resin* and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For Bafety ake ssk always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRAOT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. . SANDEK & SONS.



Thb Pbeftibst Woman m london is said to be Miss Clara D——, a young lady belonging to a very old English family. She is shortly to appear—so rumor declares—at a West End theatre m a new comedy by one of our leading dramatists. She is very wealthy, and her only reason for going on the stage ie that she is reluctant to keep bidden away any longer her genius and beauty. These gifts of nature were meant for mankind, and it would he selfish to con ceal them. Aetua&ed by a similar motive, George Henry Camp writes to say thab he has been cured of his rhenmatism by Hollo way*! Ointment; while by the use of Hoi low&y'a Fills he keept> himself healthy m mind and body.



QUALITY TELLS A TALE *PRO¥IO if THE FACT THAT lIARLV - lout of every 4 «f tha whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK w Blended Teas* fha above •tatetnent, after 1a years' Mat, Should convince both the trade and public that N. M, «, co.s Pure Tea* cannot be COMPARE Mny of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. THE PABMiR3'"OO^OPkRATIVK FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. INoclcw to Farmers, AS AGENTS for the above Association m the Asbbtpton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of FARM AND OROP RIBKS, also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street- Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing tneir lasuraooes with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OP^KATIVE ASSOCIATION OF Q4NIKRBURY, Limited.