CABLE NEWS.

United Press Assooiation—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 8 I Dr Oockburn, Agent-General for South Australia, watched Signor Marconi's experiments with wireless telegraphy at Dover. He was im pressed with the system, Rnd hopeful of its practical adoption m the colonies. Earl Beauchamp was bar.quotted by the Worcester Corporation. He said that Federation would bind the colonies clOßer to the Motherland. Englishmen had a profound affection for the colonies, and would ungrudgingly help them when necessary. Haddon Chamber's new play "Tyranny or Tears," has been pro duced at the Criterion Theatre, and proved a great success, The critics praise its novelty and ingenuity. Great consternation has been oreated m the engineering trade m Great Britain owing to several British rail way companies and the Egyptian Government ordering locomotives and iron bridge material from America and Belgium, where quicker and cheaper delivery is guaranteed, because the American workmen work longer hours and do not limit the output. The Dub m Corporation has peti tioned for the release of the remaining Phoenix Park murderers. The Viceroy has decided to release the men at periods consistent with mercy and justice. The newspapers urge the cancella tion of the Commissions of the Peace held by Brock man and Pledge, who are said to be concerned m the alleged ill-treatment of the natives m Westralia April 9 The County Council elections m Ireland leave the Unionists unrepre sented m Munster and Oonnaught, with very little representation m Leitister, and with largely reduced representation m Ulster. Berlin, April 9 The Kaiser will ask the Reichstag to guarantee the section of the Cairo to the Cape railway traversing German East Africa, also a line from Dares- Balaam, on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika New York, April 9 De Gerlache remains at Punta Arenas for three months for tke pur pose of refitting the Belgica. Lieuten ant Darco and one sailor died during the late expedition, Funds for resum ing the expedition and exploration have been provided m Brussels.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 10, 1899 :- Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl .. Eta to 2« Id   Tuscan... 2* to 2a Id   Hunter's la lid (ate—Duns ... lid to Is. Danish ... lid to Is.> Canadians Is 3d ■Sparrowbills In Id to Is 2d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2s 7d Inferior 2t to 2s 3d Chafif —Good oatsheaf 30s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 81 to 2* New  i» 3d to le 6i The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

THE WEATHER

ALFOBD STATION.

(Cue following is the meteorological report for ihe week ending April 7, 1899 :—

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

Appointments to the Legislative Council.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, April 9 The following twelve have been gazetted to the Legislative Council:— Mr Clarke, who resigned* m favor of Mr Barton after the recent general election; Mr Gould, ex Minister of Justice ; Mr Millen, who was defeated for the Bourke seat ; Mr Hawken, Oolone, Holborow, and Mr Greene, ex- Parliamentarians ; Mr Samuel McOaug hey, wool king; Mr Jones, wool merchant; and Messrs Wilson, Liuzi cottj Hepher, and JSsteil, officials of various trades organisations m the colony. Mr Eeid, speaking at a banquet at Belmonc last night, announced that the revenue for the nine months had exceeded that for the corresponding period l.y over £200,000. The rail ways also showed an increase of £1 90,000 for the same period. He said it was notorious that the Council had paralysed the Government over the federal amendments. He did not care to take the extreme course of swamping the Chamber before he had pursued a medium course. It had been said that he had made a mistake m selecting men connected with the working classes, but it was time the working masses had a chance m making their voices felt m the Council. At present there were members of the Council who could not be touched except m one place — the pocket —and they had been tooth and nail against the Government because of the land and income taxation. He hoped wiser counsels would prevail, and that the Council would let the Federal Bill go untrammelled to the electors. Mr Keid expects the session to last only a few days. |

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1899

Printed and pubiiahed by Hbnry Willis, of Fetor Street, Ashbttrton, for the Proprie tors, »b their Printing Office, Burned Street, Aehburton, TUESDAY, April U, 1899



Sh

ide.

High in •Sun I

State of weather.

Date.

High

Low.

Saturday .. Suuduy •. Monday .. Tuesday .. Wednesday 'l'fcursday.. fe'riday

49 --50 50 --50 53 --51 49

73 --- 8-- 3-- -8- 0-- -7-9--75-62-59'

137- MB -14- -6-- 1-30-133' 69 ---

Fine, calm

Fine N.W

 calm Light Rain  Rain, S.W



UVERY STABLER. McGonell & Gompton WISH to ijiform the Public that they have taken over the Su-b!cs Jately carried on by Mr McCormiok, and the New Fi<m trust that by civility and attention they will secure a hit share of patrongage. Horses, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and nigh!-. Ring up ALFRED MoCONELL or SPENCER COMPION, Telephone 91 - 293 ~G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKIB AND JEWELLER, EAST STBiSET, fTIHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, OLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEEY and ELECTRO* PLATE, Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges. LAWES' Dips & Manures, mHE Public Dips at the Ashburton and A Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oare taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EBWABD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11116 NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A TTENTION is again directed to the jljl following regulation with regard to Cash Advertisements, which will m future be strictly enforced :—" Advertisements of under sixteen words will be inserted for One Shilling CASH. If booked, the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertise' ments costing under Five Shillings cannot ba booked, except to regular clients." ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE |IS ONE OF THB PERFECT INVESTMENTS . OFFERED BITHB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Conditions. At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110s per'annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the^ Polioy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 MARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums 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 FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Ashburton. ~H. CHILDS." HAVING enlarged my workshop,'and added to working. appliacoes, 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 for—Booth, McDonald and Co,, and Andrews and Beaven. T. H. Undrill j [k, uhdbih. sfILV s^Lm e^e* B att fl^^ * _Ae^Lm\ IrailV7 JTjlU^^^^^^^^^^H 1 T.H. UNDRILL AND CO., TTUJRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, Polished Coffins a Speolalty. Private Address, Peter Street, direct' behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare c MrT. Andrews, East Belt. i Henry McElrea, WOOL, SKIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. TTTANTED KNOWN-That I am I CASH BUYER, at fall market rates, ' FEED OATS, OATSHEAF CHAFF 4 STRAW CHAFF AND SECONDS OF WHEAT. Must be first quality, Also, IWOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Ewj. Top price and prompt cash. TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, CANDLES, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc, Ac Wholesale Prices. , Note the Address— BARING SQUARE, ASHBUBTON.



-GLORIOUS NEWS r BEG to announce that I have Opened an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Rangatira and Fapanui, including the Latest m— A DRfiSS COSTUMES, MANTLES, CAPES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVER FMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING OH THE PREMISES BEST WORK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ANDREW ORB,. JOHN WILSON, IMPOBTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. "I HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District that I ahail still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, whore, with the aau> > of Mb O. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mb Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods afe their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132 Telkphoke 65 PO Box 16 REMEMBER REALISATION SALE OF COLLIER'S STOCK NOW BOOMING REMEMBER—This Week we show White Blankets 6s lid, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, 14s lid per pair REMEMBER—Red and Black Flannellette, grand lot of patterns, 6£d per yard REMEMBER—Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, 4d per pair REMEMBER- Men's Black Felt Hats at Is fed, Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid-Collier* price was 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d REMEMBER—Ladies' White Muslin and Large Cooking Aprons, very choice, 94d, Is, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s 4d, 2a 9d, 2s lid. REMEMBER—Printed Dimities, olean goods, pretty patterns, 6|d per yard JUST OPENED— 500 LADIES' NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER STRAW HATS 200 NEW CAPES AND JACKETS. LAGE ASSORTMENT (NEW) INFANTS' MILLINERY AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE OORNE R." — NOTICE. ■ = /~\N and after this date, owing to the wonderful success m the Sales of the WEETHEIM SEWING MACHINES, I HAVE MADE LARGE REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF ALL MACHINES, Thus being m a position to give greater advantages and more liberal terms than any other Person or Company m the District. NEW STYLES OF PEBAMBOLATORS AND GO-OARTS, FROM 20s. MANGLES AND PORTABLE BOILERS ON EASY TERMS. All kinds of Sewing Machines Repaired. R. LOCHHEAD, WERTHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH MANAGER. 3 10 ~ 20,000 n^ ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUEOOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING"REQUIRED. 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. fiSl



, . _ __....„. _____ „ j DUNLOP'S • • Does not attempt, to compete with inferior brands sold at cheaper prices. |=sr— ■=- — * ===== j ne fact'that it has a larger Dlll^l ¥*""' sa'e ian any other Tobacco I I B j imported into Australasia is „______ Ammm^m^ X M*. Ammmmo .A. sufficient evidence that its superb smoking qualities have . . TOBACCO . . hit the public taste *. .



[A Card. I MISSES BUNDLFV DRESS AND MANTLE MAKF-RS, TANCRED STREET, (Samo Premises). ASHBtJSTON. 3 279 ■ yßn^^JH CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR "Kukos Teas" IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. rpHE Besb House for Teas and Sugars— CARSON & CO. The besb value m Roller Flour, 2001 b sacks 14s* CARSON & CO. The besb House for Dairy Produce, CARSON & CO. The beat House for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CO. The best House for Household Ironmongery, CAB SON & CO CAESON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers fof Snow Baking Powder, (Registered), Favorite Waßhiag Extract. Tanored Street, Ashburton. NOW OPENING UP. NEW GOODS FOR N&W M I U N T T U E A SEASON. R Choice Selection. LATEST NOVBLTIISB. A. P< WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, I have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sooiation at the corner of West Streeb and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) storage at lowest rates, cornsacks at Current prices. 1 132 c, w. hanmer, Leitch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafobd), TINSMITHS,PLUMBERS, GASFITTERB BELL-HANGERS, Em HOT and Cold Water Services laid most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any art on shortest notice. LEITCH &~"iICHARDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 23



THE LEADING JEWELLER, & WATCHMAKER J. V. DE BEER TTTA°' Just Received a New Stock of ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED ENGLISH JLEVitUlfc^, And Numerous other Classes of Watches, InciudiDg his H\RYEST WATCH at 9s 6d. IMPROVED WATERBURYS, 11s sd, 19s 6d; 22s 6d- Anyone m want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. 2NJEW JMWJEI^LiJE]KY. Ladies Gold Gem Rings from 10s Od Gold Brooches .. .. 7s 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 2s Od New Novelties m CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAINS, Etc. Inspection Invited. E.P. WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVED Si&lit Testiugj a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIRS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V. DE BEEK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A 1 >* O I £] rh * S to « gi. 8 Ww ft 2 ■3 O- off g s SHAG POINT COAL. THE PREMIE B OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL hereby notify thab MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OJSM^Y Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. Guardian Fire & Life assurance Company, Limited. (Established m 1821). Subsobibed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid.Up Capital  .. £1,000,00 Total Funds 0vkr"£4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London npHE Undersigned is authorised to accept Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowesb Current Rates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made oa Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal j ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates \ AH information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Physicians and Food Specialists recom mend the use of pare unblended Ceylon Tea. Diamond Jubilee fills the bill— Hondai Lanka Tea Company, Dunedin's be«t brand.



IvA.Wr HTBEET H. M. JONES. >j-> FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES OURRENT from V J»«y« to ISS Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks, J3130 for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP .VTATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Buxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put up m London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILKER AND THOMPSONS —I*l ANOS — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Gobs and "DT A ~\t/'"\Cl—— Kallmal3 > Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- XIAINUO wood, Haake, Spaethe, Ohannell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. -OBGANS- By Bell and Co, Bmith, and the Needham Company, f\ T? f^ A I\T Q Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V-/XVvTxjLl-i £3 pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAMS- Fbom dSB 1O» to eSSSO. OXI.GiA.WB From «. ... LOs per month PIANOS „ r .- ... .„ SOs „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valuh Obtainable. Latest Books by every Mail, ab Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES m ail Departments. Equal to Chriatohurch and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here and koep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. New Zealand Imraaoe Oonpev. BSTABLIB HUH?'' 1«. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—££OO,OOO. FIRE AND "MARJNE RISMS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS , THRESHING MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST JURRE.NT RATES THIPBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND MBEBALIT? E. W. HAJSfMBB AGENT CHANGE _IN_BUSINESS. Great Gash Realising Sale. nicholaslTpickford, HAVING bought out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid's Ashburton buoinese, at a discount of 20 per cent off Coat Prices, are determined with the object of getting the ready money, to hold a Cash S*le for ONES MOIV'-TH. OINI/if. IHE-J3 MLMS M &Jii£t this is the most Genaine Boot Sale ever held m the district, want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our special purchase. That it will be to your advantage to secure a stock of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICE LIST. S. D, 8. D. Men's best French Oalf Shooters, usual price .. .. 18 6 now 16 9 Men's best French Calf Cookhams, usual .. .. 20 0 „ 17 6 Men's best Pogged Watertight? 15 6 „ 12 9 Men's beat Pagged Watertight Bluchers 12 6 „ 10 6 Men's beat Pegged Shooters .. .. .. .. 15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shootera .. .. .. 10 6  8 6 Men's Bluchers .. .. .. .. .. ..7 6,, 6 9 Men's Bluchers 6 9 „ 5 9 Men's Bluchcra .= 5 9,, 411 Men's bet French Calf Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men's Lace Boots, hr el and toe plates .. .. 11 6  9 6 Men's Lft-e Boots, heel and toe plates ..-  10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' L- ather 2 bar shoes .. .. .. .. 66  53 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes .. .. .. ..6 6,, 5 6 Ladies' best Glace 2 bar shoes .. .. . < ..126,, 10 6 Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoe 3.. t . .. 13 0 „ 10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes 9 6 „ 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots .. .. .. 10 6 „ 8 9 A lot of Chi'dren'a and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes to be sold at 7 to 9, 2s ; 10 to 13, 2a 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30s, to clear at from 12s 6d to 18? 6d. A lino of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22s 6d, now 153. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6a 6d, nt)w 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8a 6d, now 6s 6d, and hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember : We want the Cash, and must get it before the Ist of April, So come and secure some of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. DON'T FORGET SALE STARIS ON FJBCID&Y, lOth inst* NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. . BAST STREET. LATE MoDDNALD AND MoDIARMID.) 76 J. SEALY AND CO. /q\ 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 STOOK of EAEM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWEB SEEDS, AND GABDEN BEQUISITES. 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 Q, A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the iasfc six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, BYEGBASB, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVE B SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. 3 71 JUST LANDED— \Y^\ GUNS SOLD FOR OASH 0R ®EB-m A FIRST-CLASS \vA\ AT THE Supply of W*A ,r w * \/j\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc., \><A \ "^^^ \ , „ . \V- A\ GUNS, Etc., repaired on the Premises for the Coming \X*r\\ \ V 1\ by a Practical Gunsmith, at the SHOOTING SEASON. \ ■ " ■■■ __ V* \ Shortest Notice, CABTKIPGEB \ Jk\ \y*A All Kinds of Plumbing done. Of all Makers. \^j\ \y\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. RIFLES from 12s 6d. YffA TAIiKS from|3os. \ •



Impobtant Discovebies 01? Gold are no doubt of great value to society, especially at a time like the present, when the money market ia so light and poverty bo distressing. Still, however, there are some things m this world far more precious than gold, m spite of the immense influence it weilds over mankind. Health, for instance, cannot be purchased for money, but it may bo preserved an 1 secured by the use of Hollo- . way's Pilip. No family should he without them, as they are equally good m iheir effects for either old or young. No complaint can for long withstand their healing power. They drive out all impurities irom the blood, strengthen the digestive organs, and cleanse (be itomach.