The Ashburton Guardian.

You xxi. m 4841

ASHBURfox : Friday, July 7, 1899

pkjce : One Penny



ggjjjji ; Shipping, __ SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OOMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .^ i "OOYAL MAIL STEA- -*& MERS, with superior jShH^HF*' accommodation for all classes •■w^^w of passengers, calling at Monta Video or Rio, Teaerlffe and Ply. month. Veseel jTon OommaQdetl From Data. Gothio"- 7730 Ktdley *TJ Wel't'n Jaly 20 lonio _ 4748 Kempson I Wei Vn Oct. 12 "" CARGO STEAMERS. •Delphic. ~|82?5 Snowden LybTton June 29 •Aotea .J5364 Evans — August Pmkflhft «J4331 Proster — August •Maori ...16317 Moffatb | — Sepb *Csarrie» Third-class Passengers, E. W. HANMSR. Agent, rpHE NSW ZEALAND jM^^^^3]HIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vitt Mento Video, Teaerlffe & Plymouth. Boat Aooommod»tion for all olassoa of Puasngora »t Loweab Ratea. Port of Bteamen. Venn. Departure, Oafs. Rakftia 6688 — August 3 Pap-Miui 7000 — Augusb 31 EoAhine 6127 — "Sept. 28 Wakanul "000 — Oct. 25 P*pan>» 7000 1 — \Soy 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Mairash re f 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa ... 4050 Wellington July Waikato .. j 4767 Lyttelton July P»r fortkar p«rtloul«n apply ;t« FBIEDLANDER BROS., Lvd. Agoctci, Ashbortiea,



HENRY STEPHENBON, {oucoesaor 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 Sales of Stock, Household Furni are, etc. i as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my nftnds for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and &t Auolion on SATURDAYS. 1 Agknt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay orients from 3Os per month, HEERY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER J. V. DE BEEE T^-EW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs in » big r&ngo of prices, Inspection Invited. CLOCKSr~CLOCKS, CLOCKS,



New lines] suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regnalated and guaranteed, j&wellery7ewelleby Always the largest assortment in Aohbar ton to ohoose from. New Goods by e?ery Htftilt ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATOHEB A SPECIALTY. lam making a special featnre in mn faoturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V.DfBEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have Jose opened up a freah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RiCERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS



in all sizes and all fitted with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre. •• XJHJB JEKA.AIBJUKIS.' CALL AM) INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. AOGES3OBIE3 IN STOCK. OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH Q & J TYRES*



DAVIDI THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBU R T O N, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburfeoa Aleerna >iy Fortnightly Bales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Qommisstan Oleariae Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's, Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR- Mataon and 00, Ohrlstcharch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrtatoiraroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition ! Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dane<iin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manure? BAK AI A DISTRICT SALES.} 1 HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY ft CO., Merchant*, Rakaia, to act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in thab Distrlob, and in oonjnnction wtfch them ib will fee my endeavoar to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrtoa GREAT EEDDOTIoS""IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASH BURTON



SEE OUB^ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISP-LAT OP The Choicest Assortment fiEfsflPiSj&«a3lm^^^^L. %Jk Per the e<s Waitnate ever opened up it? Manuf»cturer'B Set of to choose from at prices' m^^^^RSPß^^B ChoiceDesigne &Colours to smt) everybody x W^^a^^ *^^»^S The very latest'in Don't forget it. t * *Js* 11111 rh&ix^ Don't forget to ome" T. H.UJSIDRILL & CO., Gahinetmakers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would^be|well to give me'particulara prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



HOW TO EVADE A FINE. T~\O Nob Drive without a Light, but buy a pair of our OHOIOE CARRIAGE LAMPS, which are marked afc WHOLESALE PRICES TO CLEAR Our Valuable Stock of GENERAL LAMPWARE must be Cleared: We MUST make room for Summer Goods, I^ATtQMSI VAJL-XJJB I SMALL FJEfcIOJS I MARKING DOWN OP EVERYTHING. LAMPS AT HALF PEICE As usual we are to the front in CARPENTERS' TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE. INSPECTION INVITED AT W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ABHBTJRTON. iShag Point Coal Company Westporb Coal Company Royaiynßurance;.Oompany Telephone-14 & 15. P.O. 80x—35.



SHEARMAN BROS. yrr c can supply at very low prices HOBNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHAKER, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT' 3 FOOT & CAIbTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guna, Eley's and jClub Cartridge<a»d Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition ab the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call, LAMPS, TAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Lampa, Hall| Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracfee Lamps and Stoneley^i Patent Safety Lampa in endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shadt s. Wicks, and Burners of every description. 1 Statle Lanterns, Stable lanterns in all shapes and sizes. ENAMELWAEE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a L*rge and Assorted Stock at the above, including— Kettlps, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpana, Cups and Sauee-s, Mugs Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Cullenders,' Basins, D'.ppera, eta., etc., whi-jh we are disposing of at wholesale prices.



KEROSENE. KEROSENE. PCAA OASES LIGHT OP THE AG& OIL, PCAA DKJ\J 150 TEST. DKJKJ The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. P^oyong Bud-* Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas, Substanfcis reduction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's OH Scotch Cream (specially matured), VPalker'a Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning'a Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Winea and Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE in Ashbnrton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware. Groceries afc Who'eHa'e Prices Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKPOHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURKETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53



WHEAT. WHEAT, TS/E ABB PKOMPX CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Parti.©.» Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED 3 CORNS A CKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT SLOWEST CURRENT BATES. ROLLfTF~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. ■a- OFFICES AND STORES—WEST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 230



MELL 0 R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO.THE FRONT. TJIOR GOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES Wfi STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9b 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. _ Ql in ,|,|1,,,- ,|, , IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear be Bare you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTREJBT, ftSHBUBTDN



TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR Success with these GOWNS last Season [gives u«|Confidenc9 in] Req?'ff ing the Patronage of those Indies to whom a SMART COSTUME is v iuc^bsity. We hold a Comprehensive Btock*o! COATINGS, suitable for thi^purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — 4) BALES CARPET SAMPLES O 6) BALES GOAr SKIN RUGS <r> ■ (O) «■""»•»» MITCHELL & TURNER.



WANTED. 5 FLOUR Raduced—Rollitt'e, Brown's, or Evans':— 200lbs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 50'bs. 3a lOd; 2P'ba, 2a,—John Oaa & Co. 2_ WANTED— A dozen staarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob'B Zealandia Boot Store. FOR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-brooding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pblham Yabds, or Mail Office. ANTED Known—Good vaJue for lifctf money at Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mbllob, Tanored Street N"~~ OTICB—We defy~competition; you get' wonderful value at Mxllob's, Tancred Street. mENDERS wanted for the »ale of 500 .1. pairs of boots.—Apply to Mbllob Zealandia Boot Store, T7IOUND—In Tancred Street), the cheapest JU and moat reliable Boob Shop.— Mbixob's Zealandia Boot Btore. WANTED -Sixly strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).—Mxllob's Zealandia Boot Store.



HORSE for Sale.— For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. CLOCKS &CO ,:KKRBLB.—Those squir iog pure bred Cocks and Coskerela for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtona, and Cochim at the Pelham Yards, Ashburton. FOR S»!e, Cheap—Six Dozeu /airs of Children's ankle straps.—Mhllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. MoiSON has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Biotmnker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat what to get. Ihere foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. ' Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done { at once. Beet Sole Leather used and work* i mauehip, at The Hall, East Street,, Ash- ; urton. EOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellob's Zeal*ndit> Boot Btore. ANTED Known—That we have re i ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment I of Drees Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes ; one cms Fancy B'aeka in elegant designs.—Mitchell & Turner. tNOK SALK, tit Great Koductions—l he Who'e of Mrs Alcobn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—ovtr 100—Dress Goodß, FUnnel ettef, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings. Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Uuder^othing, &o.



AT MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking Sale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's I'elisees and Jackets from 3s "6d, Ladies' Jackets end Capes from 8s; Dress Good.°, double width, all wool, from 9J ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Melhok work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9i per dcz?n during sale only. WANTED Known—Thab we have been ' fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, }ust the thing for cheap suits for boys' olothirg ; new colorings and choice patterns,—Mitchell & Turned WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs large size, choice skins, at 12b 6d ; Oilcloths. Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubneb. rpENDERS wanted to wear out~iooo X pairs of Mkllob'b Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lot of Blanket' Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rice 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 Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 50^; at R* Alcobn's.



NOTICE. ; jl/TRS PERRTN (late of Wanganui, North Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to a commodate Ladj Patients. Terms moderate. Addreßß—Tinwald, near Railway Station. 141 mHE WEALTH OP A VANDERBILT Wot Id be unavailing to secure a better Tea .DI-i-MONO JUBILEE. o^t, jfUWATTEEGARDENJI g f 1 DiamokdJubilee! g Give results in bho cup equaled by none. Packets, 5 and lOib boxes, packed and sealed in Geyloui UNMIXED, UNBLENDED, UN ADULTERATED. X, 1b lOd ; XX. 2 3 ; XXX, 2s 2d ;' XXXX, 2% 6d. "M UKENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA, (Regd. Brand Tea.) MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS., Ashburton, and GUDSELL, Tinwald.



E. W. HAMMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premise* with tba Farmers' Co-operarive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my businees at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation at tha corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. OORNSACKB AT CURRENT PRICES. ' 1 132 E. W. HANMER. ■SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PEBMIEB OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHR SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY I hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLMNS & CO., are their ONLY Agents in Ashhurton for



THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. AH orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention! Colliery: Shag Point. Herni Office: Vogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. CFIFESEMAN, 18 General Manager. SMITH'S ~ Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its ; popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VKNTATIVE. It is eauy to us)?, dissolving in cold water. Io hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—l« per pnoke^. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. Llewellyn Owen, j M.C.SUI., JL..W I^-CMU pianofohtjhj, singing, harmony, and mandol tn&.



- THiNGS - WORTH XX 0 WIM G mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from i NICHOLAS & PICKFOhO. MANUFACTURERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. East Street, Ashburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised>s to Formation of the Feet),



Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed, i CHARGES MODERATE. 3 i Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFDfD, Lite McDonald & McDiarmid. SPECIAL BAEGAINS j AT New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. AS our Half-Yearly Stocktaking takes place on July 15, we shall bring for ward a number of SPECIAL LINES that we are determined to clear before that date. Below are a few: —



50 Men's Black nnd Dr&b Hard Hats Is each 22 dt z Ties, all shades, clear at .~ Is „ 15 „ Boys' Tweed Caps ... .*. 6d „ 5  Men's and Boys' Polo Caps 3d „ 12  Boys' Paper Collars .« Id per box 6 „ Ladies' and Children's Slippers, Is per pair 3 „ Men's Felt Slippers ... l 8 6d,, „ ( 7 „ Boys' all-wool Jerseys from 2a lid each Also~J3S PACKING OASES, Some Zinc Lined. HALLENSTEIN BROS., A. Q. BARTON, Muuger,



Nice 11 Bos. JNicoll Brothers; H. F, Niooll.] [L. A. Niooll "AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OJfiNTBAL AUCTION EQUMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTdN. WEEKLY SALES OF v CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Satnrdry, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Araade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. i AUo of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUREg' and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, oommeaoing immediately on conclusion of oar live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest currant rates> ADVANCES made on goods plaoed is onr hands for absolute sale* GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON OOM* MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples irom farmers who nave paroels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lead on Freehold Securities, at 4& and 5 par oeat. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing, to dispose of their properties to communicate with us.



! VJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKED RATES. nicomTbbos, East Street, A&hbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at anj time to suit their own convenience, by com tnunioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 HE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO*. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Tnrnipa, Rape, and any ot her crop, and to eutb auy description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this jelebrftted fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS



LA WES* Dips & Manures. mHK Public Dips &t> the Aahburton and X Tinwald Sale Yarda are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oare taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Alao poisonous ana non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD "SAUJNDEBS, LOCAL AGENT. * 11 "lfc QUALITY TELLS A TALE . PROVED BY THE FACT THATiEARL! - j out of every 4 j «f the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK I w***** 1^0" moAU&L JPWJRM CEVMsOJV or fliendcil Teas. fhe above statement, after 1a years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot b* equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. rpHOSE about to BUILD will do well to JL pay a visit to my Office in the Arcade 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.GEB. 4ROHIIBOI, Em. « IS