THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN t MONDAY, MAY 29, 1899

Printed »nd published by Hihby Willis, o Peter Street, Apbbnrton, for the Propri*. ton, at their Printing Offioe, Buntf Street, Aahburton, ; sr) , " MONDAY, May 29, 18W.,



NOTICE. 1% T R8 PERRIN (late of Wanganui, Nor laiand), Aloßlbiy Nurse, is prepared to a ooinmodate Ladj Putseuti Terme moderate. Addresi—Ticwald, near Railway Station. 4 141 -' AyHBUHTUW M£KMAMJ£ft'i iiUlLlilNG AND INVEBTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY know t«ktng MONEY ON DBPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4|*per oent. Fall particular* on applioation, EDWARD STEPHENS, Manaataf. Officei Tanored Street "* Ebtablishid 1880. tttmmovm No 68 _«m _____■_____________• ' / BAKER BBOS., PORJSTSHING TTNDERTAKRRB UKNISHING U NDERTAKBRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latas Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGB FUNERALS oondnotod with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab moat reasonable charges. Corner of Waksnol Road and Oaat Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. .: ■ _ Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS A BICYCLE MAKERS, BORBKTT STREET. Next thb Ciub, TO the Farmen and General Poblio Ashburton,—We beg tw> stata that wa have reaped a bar vent in Bioyoles, bavirg juit landed a big consignment of fint-daai liggen at £14 10si We are the oldest bicycle firm in Athbdrton and intend to uphold oar reputation, AgenU for White Flyers, Radge-Whit-, worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. AU work gnaran teed. ' H. CHILDS. HAYING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lan now prepared to undertake repairs to agricultural implements of*all_;desoriptions. ■La X Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAIX Agent E or—Booth, McDonald and Co,, and Andrews and Baaven. DRINK DELICIOUS *" JQ IS 9_f * W_]___p ■ ■ n^^iv : PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLKND. . Packed »n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolntely Pieserrwd. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOERB ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE . IS ONBfOf IHB perfect;:inveßTmbnts MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeitureOondiUana. At Age 30 next Birthday, uadtc Table C 20, Aasnranoe of £1000 wtU cost £3110s per annum for 20 years, , In eTsnt of discontinuance of payments iha Policy baoomes Paid np for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 STJfiARS. £500 AFTER 10 YBARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is .net only Paid np for £1000, but is increased by tiw Aoonmnlated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Bttsinsssi. HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Athbvrton POI8OMED! '• A report cones from the dinrlot qf Wagnnyah N.8.W., of a fettter and his family exhibiting wuy ■ serious symptoaai of poiaoniog after ipartaUagr. a, . their evening meal. In searching for the eanav «BS> picion fell on the tea they had used. AiampletakM) from a one pound tin in nae was analyeed and (bond to contain strong traces of atari»«lc »cM> th» • presence of which is caused by the nse of spirit* ofj . salts in welding the parts of tin together! The analnt wants consumers that tea packed in small tint, owns;, to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to beoMM' impregnated with this acid, and therefora. ,daagtnw for human consumption, and adTisee that the rsnr ■ safest package to purchase is that packed In lead wtta an inside lining of vegetable parchment. IMs style of packet is quite impervious to the air, and tea n packed has been known to main al iti arena as 4 strength for a period of five years.' I«TC-KOZIH IEA to packed in Uad Wfta Ml aside Unlng|of Vegetable Parohmeot



I J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the rrqu^st of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to Bupply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOOK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWEK SEEDS, AND GABDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years, I also beg to intimate that I have token Pinto 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 of 3. SEALY|<fe CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLEB OF PEAS, TARES, BYEGBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEAL^AND CO. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS -MANURE**, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON, Orders received by OR OH., limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE PNJ.Z. FABMERB CO-i»PIiJ»ATIVE A SNOUIATION OF CAMTEBBCTBT, Limited., ob AI.UJKItT KOBEIMH, AGENT, CANTERBUKY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUCE EXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 3 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary,. ~=z 22,000 r=r ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oft»b Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boiler* are Urge »od Tlnn«d ioilde. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all Bizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makerj H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 ; TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. AUR Success with these GOWNS last Season gives ua Confidence in Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME J» a naoesaity. We hold a Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and wonld SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON BALE — O BALES CARPET SAMPLES 6) A BALES GOAr SUN RUGS O MITCHELL & TURNER. i



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WE WANT FAHMEBS TO KNOW mHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY ! PLOUGH SHARES, all eizas. ALSO— 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 DAIbY OARTS. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR McCormick REAPER & BiniDMfc AND. j STESKI^IIVGt BICYCLES , Morrow, Bassett & Co., ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. _________ : — J. L HIGGS, I PAIHTEB, SIG&WRITEi?, QUZIER, ETC TF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM, IP YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IP YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZED, IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED, Consult J. I-. HICSGHS. . IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASS, IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL, TRY J. L HIGGS, TANCRED STREET. J. V. DE BEER 'VTKW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT fc'ROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS j WALKER & HALT, SHEFFIELD. "This is the finest, quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. < New Designs la a big ran go of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable® for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time 'piece regualated and guaranteed, jilWelleryTewellery Always the largest assortment in Ashbnr ton to choose from* New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. I am making a Bpecial feature In m u factoring Jewellery to order, being the only PRAOTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed* J. V.DE~BEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER <Sr WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. COOPER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now in a position to supply the i Public with all kinds ot Fresh Fruita Toffies, Lolliee, Murray's Iced Caramels, If you want a good Hot Pie and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. All Boiled Goods Made on the Premises Daily. COOPER BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51 LAWES' Dips & Manures. fTIHE Public Dips at the Ashburton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now opea for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock, EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 161 11 smell it; upon my life it will do weli (King John). This remark applies to Diamond Jubilee Tea.—Shearman Bros, agents



Nicoll Brothers, H. F. NIOOLL ] [L. A. NIGOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, BBAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Satnrdpy, ab 12 o'clock noon, la Yards adjoining the Arcade. Kntrane? 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 sfcook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District ab lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods pkoed in our hands for absolute aaJe. 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. \\TK ARE~CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. NICOLL BEOS, 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 ua. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, LIMITKD. 8 39 riIHE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to auit acy description of coil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this jelebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS SMOKE THE NEW VENU" Dark Aro r» a tic PI % Tobacco. THE . OELJuJRATED & BEST BPAN MANUFACTURED jrQQM JHOICRST VIRGINIA LEAP ' tAOtES 1 RINO* 'Stfyf ''»/ I.& KEEPERS^jjtif 'l§i',l|i Silver Watihtl & 81-GHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DKINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor, The Bi-Chloridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Ashly House, Rattray Street, Danedin, NOTICE. A NY Person or persons found Trespassing on the Riveredale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 8 W. S. STRA GE. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lld«—Mellos's Zealandia Boot Store. I



THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, TNVITES his many friends and acquaintances to inspect stock of the'gtollowing Bpecin X lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS! GUSMI GUNS!;! Ou 3til« or hire, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. Thebesb selected Stock in A-hhurtoi>, at very low prices LAMPS! LAMP!! L^MPS!! ; To iS iit ihe Million. Horse CHppere, Horse Cover?, Pheeti Netting, Fowl Netting, Goree Knives, Spades, Forks, etc., R»- «<■■•. Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household Kf-quis-i'ee, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Ueleb rate! ' i Wilson" Butcher's KEuvee* CARPENTERS' TOOLS -Th- C-ifc^p-«t, Largest and Greatest Variety in Stook in G. MEDDINS ! (Successor to W. Congreve.) ANDR E W Olt R is OPiiMNG fI&W GOODS DAILY FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON SPECIAL VIALUE IN OAPES AND JACKETS from 10s 6d. New Costume Clothe, Sbyliah Tweeds, Serges, Robeß, Millinery in good Style and Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lace Cartons, Umbrellas and Corsets. 150 Pieces New FLANNELETTE, in all Shades and Patterns. Splendid value, from 3£d upwards. 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts like" a charm for Rheumatism, thoroughly Bhrunk, 36 inches wide. 130 Pairs Best Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale Prioaa. MEiVS AND BOYS' SUITS, Every Style and Make» Equal to Tailor Made. I>R.E«(S)S]MIA.I£IW<3J—A Pronounced Success. A trial order will Convince ANDREW ORE. BAST STJREJOT H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE I Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from y Days to ISS Montlit», according to Value Purchased. per Week for To'.al Disablement up to Ten Weeka. £5O for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put up in London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MII.NER AND THOMPSONS -PIANOS- By Brinsmead and Son 3, Hopkinson, Goes and ~D I \ I\T/^d_ Kiliman, Wagner, Coilard and Collard, Broad -1 liliNUlJ" wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — PIAWOS — and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, f~\~JD i~^ A ATQ Willcox and White, Mason and Knmlin, the Chicago Com \_7 XVVXxjLIA k5 pany, Pulaco Organ Company, and other makers. — UHG4 IN fig— From dS® lOs to dSSO. ORGANS From - IO» per month PIAJMOM , - ?3Os „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal to Chriatchurch and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in th'j Distriot INSPECTION INVITED. ii. m."Tones, •. JUST LANDED— Vt \ GUNS S0L1) FOR OaSH 0R TERMS \\y\ A FIRST - CLASS \\^\ AT THE supply of ynJ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc , \^\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE, for the Coming V^\ GUNS' Efcc re Paired O0 tho prem ißes SHOOTING SEASON. >^A\ by a Praoticivl Gunsmith 'afc bhe CAICrJtCII>»ES \_A ShortartNottoe. _, ,  , \ n/~a\ All Kinds of Plumbing done. Of all Makers. \ -..«.«« * ..  \y^\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. EIFIiBS from 12s 6d. \&\ TANKS from,3os. \ JUST A-REMINDER THAT V¥^E DEAL FOR T3E PEOPLE. We want the People to Deal with ns. Wa can Despatch Promptly. We as 3 L Tp-to-Da',o. So are our Goods, We want your Osdars, And we m3an to geb them. OUR PRICES ARE IHS LOWEST. IN COMPETITION .■ OUR PLACE IS FIRST, AND OUR ADDBESS IS W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f VVestport Coal Company. Sole Agontß For j Shag Point Coal Company. (, Royal Insurance Company, Ltd<



T. Bullock.. ' " T O LET, QMALL SHOP or Office in the Arofde. T BULLOCK. ____________ GOOD. WHEAT GROWING L \ND, 4)^*7 AOREB " 997 225 1 acres &a i Near a School Terms and partic ilars furnished on appH °*bloD' T. BULLOCK, ■ I- o itft; AT A LOW RENTAL, EOOMS conveniently situated in Bank Buildinga, Arcade Charaberß, Barnett Bte<>ebt T BULLOCK^ FOR SALE, FOE REMOVAL LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 15ft stud, inolsding 2 stalls, chaff houar, trap •hed and loft; now erected on the back portion of T S 779, Oass street. Apply to T. BULLOCK, ____t_^l— FOR SAI^I CAPITAL BUILDING BITE. BEING T.B. No. 795, containing \ acre, Oox Street), level first-classa land for gwdwpurpQßW. T , BULLOCK "~ TO LET, mffAT old established Butoher's Shop in X E«t Street, formerly occupied by Mr Dlgby. Apply to - ■ " T BWLLOOK. MONEY. mO LEND—Small Special 8a me of £15 JL and £180; also a sum of £3000 at lowwt curren^ rates of _____ /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of Six Rooms \J with Verandah, waßh houHe with copper built in, etc, well situated on the B*aoh Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOE SALU. NICE BUILDING SITE, Comer of West Beit and Havelock Street. TS. 1169 and 1170, containing 1 rood 4 • perches and 1 rood 16 perches reepec fcively, and havivg a frontage of about) five chains j the property of Mtt T. Habland ( As these were not sold by Aaotion on Saturday, offers are invited for the purchase of same on easy terms of payment. T. BOLLOCK, Agent. FOB SALE, H!O FARMERS, DEALERS & OTHERS. 100 ACRES 100 /"CONVENIENTLY situated about two V_/ miles from the FairtioldFrecz!t?g Worka and the County Saleyarda; on Mifebam Eoad, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If desired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for persona living at a distance sending stock for sale or to the Fcecziog Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. ~~~ FOi* BALI, " VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY Aiienton District. g ACRES ODD. g Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, conaistiag of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, eic, etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray, Having sold his business he ia desirous of diepo&ing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, T BULLOCK. LOOEf"~~ ""^ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUFT SOMERB COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. (This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Stean md Household Coal in the market. Used is the Woollen Factory and Canfcoi bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T. f<PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. CHEAP MONEY I CHEAP MON_Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF <6100 ™ £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, !and SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chrktchurch, J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner, For Indigestion, the best remeiy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bo recommended as Ivei&g mild in operation and absolutely freefzom injurious drugs Acting at once as a spl.-ndid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly )00 j ears they nave proved 'nequailed for Indigestion, Byspepsia, sfrk Headache and all Liver and ?tomach complaints Sold, la bottles, Is ljd, 2s 9d, andjlls, by all Medicine vendors throughout the world TO THE DEAF,—A rich Jariy, cured o! her Deafoeas and. noises in the head by Di Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 lo his Institute, so thaß deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to iepairtment, NS., The Institute, " Longoott," Gunnerabury, London, W , Englaud. • Drunken at c'en, droughty in the morn- Ing. 1 The boat substitute for Gleniivet is pure unblended Hokdai Lanka Diamond JcdilkkTka.—Shearman Bros, agents BOiKDERS~MR9 Knight, East Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tet. and light refreshments! at all hours. 112 L * How sweet you are and fresh' (King john). Most appropriate to Diamond Josilee lM3.»Shesrman Bros, agents,