The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashbuhton : Thursday 3 July 6, 1899.

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Shipping. SHA^, Si^ILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMHED. FOIi LONDON. j^i "OOYAL MAIL STEA *HP&fSfc. JCV MURS, with snpedor I|l|pllilS|^ accotamadaMon forallolassea &&-i-l*^-Sm o f pmaaengere, calling at Monte Video ox Etc, TWrlffa and Ply. mouth _ Vessel Fon Commander Prom Date. «sothi7"- 7730 Kidley ... Wel't'n July 20 lonic — 47481 Kempaon WelVn Oct. 12 ~~ CARGO STEAMERS. *Delphic..(B273 Snowden Lyt'l'ton Judo 29 *Aotea ...5364 Evans — August Pakeha .„ 4331 Prosaer — August •Maori ... 5317 Moffatt — Sept *Oarries Third-clasa Pasaeogers. E. W. HANMEfI. Agoct, 'jHHBn«Z3]HXPPtNa OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAlf. STifiaMERS, FOH LONDON, Via Monb© Video, Toneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for alt oUsaes of P«kßSßng3rß at Lowest) Rektas. ~ Port of Bteamera. Pons. Departure. Dat-e. Rakaia 6688 — August 3 Papanui 7000 — August 31 Buahinc 6127 — 28 Wakanai "000 — Oct. 25 Paparo» 7000 - .tfov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsh re 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa „ 4050 Weliiogton July Waikato .„ 4767 Lyttelfcon July Fer farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahbarbea,



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J. V. DE BEER T^TEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This ia the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard whits metal. "*" New Designs In a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS~CLOCKS; CLOCKS, New lines: suitable for presentation from £1 to mo, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jewellebyTewelleby Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from* New Goods by every oiaih ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu iftcburing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompstenb workmen employed* J. V.DE~BEER, (Late S, Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER *, WATOHM AKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL TEAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler." HAVING sold ont of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I; have Jaso opened ap a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN," RAMBLER " SPECIAL-LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS: In all sizes and ali fitted'with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre. " THE BAMBJLER. 1 CALL AISD INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS.



DAYIBI THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Sstatc Airent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Lo»ns Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald aad Ashbaftoc AUeraa Ay Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Pats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ■xc Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's Horse Fairs held Monthly, Matson and 00, Ohristcharch \ Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatoharcb White's Sheep Mp Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Toola Bnl'aet MaDarec EAK AI A DISTRICT SALES.! 1 HAVE made arrangement* with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. ro act ac my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in bh*6 Distnot, and ia comunotion With them It will be ray endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ARHBUKTON



SEE OUR_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL dISPLAT OF The Choicest Assortment Ims »er th w ■ ever opened up in J^^^^^^S^ A Manufacturer's Set of to choose from at prices Wl , ChoiceDesign ß &Colours to euit everybody. V /*^S|^^W The Very lateßt^n Don't forget it. ( , / Smi^ Don't forget to ome, T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



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



HOW TO EVADE A FIJNE. "T\O Nob Drive without a Light, bnt buy a pair of our CHOICE CARRIAGE LAMPS, which are marked at WHOLESALE PRICES TO CJ-.EA.Bt Car Valuable Stock of GENERAL LAMPWARE must be Cleared: We MUST make room for Summer Goods. LABGu VAJUTJJiI 2 SMALL FXKIOX2 I MARKING DOWN OF 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, ASHBURTON. f Shag Point Coal Company AGENCIES FOR \ Weßtporb Coal Company (, Royal InsuranceliCompany Telephone-14 & 15. P.O. 80x—35.



SHEARMAN BROS. \\TiE CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES, 9 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES, 'PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CASTOR OILS. GUNS^& AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and ; 'Olab Carfcridges'and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition ab the lon eat prioe, woald benefit by giving us a call. LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hall| Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracks Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Limp Chimneys, Globes, Shadts, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Statle Lanterns, Stable Lanterns in all shapes and &izes. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Saucers, Mugs. Plates, Dishes, Pio Disbes, Cullenders^ Basins, Dippers, et3 , etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. PL A A CASES LIGHT OH 1 THE AGE OIL, rAA OUU 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil in tho Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud i Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Substantia reduction In tak;ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially ir.atured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits alw»ys on hand. BEST HOUSE in. Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware, Groceries at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGKF*, WINE AND SPIRIT MKP.OHANTS, NLVKKET HOUSE, BURKE!T BTREBT, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE AXE PROMPT CASH BUYEBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST .MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farb.s>» Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED; CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT 'LOWESO CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEEBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES— WEST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 23©



ME LLO-R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TJpOR GOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good fcJhooters, 98 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, Is: Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear be Bars you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTREF/D, ftSHBUPTDN



TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES, /~\UR Suoccbb withjthese GOWNS laeb Season {gives ÜB|Co^fidence In Reques ing the Patronage of those Xadiea^to whom a SMARI) COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Stocked! COATINGS, suitable for thisjtpurpoae and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION, — NOW ON SALE — O BALES CARPET SAMPLES O rt BALES GOAT SEIN RUGS fi} MITCHELL & TURNER.



W A N T X X).\ LOUR a<> 'uced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evar-s':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 61; 501bs, 3s lOd; 25'ba, 2a.—John Obr & Co. 2 WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. OR SALE—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock. —Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. TTTANTED Known—Good \aiue for littl VV money at Mkllok's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap^-5000 pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mhllob's, Tsncred Street. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 ■ L pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob Zealandia Boot ■'-'tore. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and moeb reliable Boot Shop.-— MeMjOh's Zeakndia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. HORTE~fo7~Strio^For Sale, aTliglit harness Horse ; wi I pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. C~~ 3CKS & COCKKRKLS.— Those requir iotf pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap WyandoM.eß, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pdham Yanie, Ashburton.



FOR Sale, Ohtap—Sis Dozo& /airs of Children's ankle straps.-—MhlLoß''s Zeaiaudia Bcot Slots. VITANTED Koown—That J. MoiSON Vv has received a large supply of Winter B.jots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands anrl makers, an-.1 never equalled in Ashbuitou. J.M. being the only praoticil and experienced Bootmaker in the towrj, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. 'lhere fose the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots aod Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best 8o!e Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash urtoa. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid'—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Btore. WANTED Known—That we have re coivel r x Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks in elfgaot designs.—MiTGHKLL & Turner, I TnpL'K S.iLi-., iii Gtt-Ht K.'duutions— he MJ Who'e of Mw alcurn's Stcck New and Fashionable C»pcs and Jackets including K»iapoi—over 100~brcsa G00d.% Plannel ette?, Sk'.rtii'go, Embroideries, Laces, Veil iugs, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Uuderc!othit:g, &o, AT MRS AJ.CORN'S Stock-taking Sale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Cbil- - dren's Pelisses ami Jackets from 3s 6d, Ladies' Jackets and Capos from 8s; Dress Good?, double width, all wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price.i Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced JO per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per doz-?n 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 boye' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tuknei 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 & Tubneb. mENDERS wanted to wear out 10G0 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lob of Blanket Flannels, and other Woollen Goods 8 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 Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 303; at R* Alcobn's.



NOTICE. tUTRS PERRIN (lata of Wanganui, North laland), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to a commodate Lad\ Patients. Terms moderate. Address—Tinwald s near Railway Station. 141 fTIHE WEALTH OP A VANDERBILT Wov Id be unavailing to secure a better Tea .DIAMOND JUBILEE. | D>AMOWDJOBIUEI c Give results in the cup equal ed by none. Packets, 5 and 101b boxes, packed and sealed in Ceyloni UNMIXED, UNBLENDED, UN ADULTERATED. X, Is lOd ; XX. 2s; XXX, 2s 2d ;![XXXX, 2s 6d. "M'KENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA. (Regd. Brand Tea.) MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS., Ashburton, and GUDSELL, Tinwald.



E. W. HAKMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAYING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, 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 socfation at the corner of West Street) and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKB AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. SHAG POINT GOAL, THE PREMIER OTAGO GOAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. THE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COL TINS & CO. are their ONLY Agents in Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Vogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager.



SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has sow arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving in oold water. Ie hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much' cheaper than any other dressing—lts per* pnoke^. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ash burton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENT?. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SUNGIffG, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNK. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING rnHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Bay your Boots from HIGHOU3 & PiCKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. [ Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exeroiged>H to Formation of the Feet.



Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD, Late McDonald & MoDiabmid. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT New Zealand GLOTHIIG 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 urea few:— 50 Men's Black and Drab Hard Hals la eioh 22 dcz Tieß, all shades, clear at .« Is „ 15 „ Boys' Tweed Capa 6d „ 5 , s Men's and Boys' Polo Cape 3d „ 12  Boys' Paper Collars .„ Id per box 6  Ladies' and Children's Slippers, Is per pair 3 „ Men's Felt Slippers ... Is6d „ „ - 7  Bojb' all-wool Jerseys from 2s lid each Also —35 PACKING CASES, Some Zinc Lined. HALLENSTEIN BROS., A. G. BARTON, Manager. *



mcoYi Bros. iNicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooix.] [L. A. NlOOtt AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. 3HAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S4LEB Of CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Satnrdpy, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live Htook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in oaf hands for ahaolate sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM. MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmen 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. Wfi invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with as.



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LA WES' Dips & Manures. fTIrTE Public Dips at the Ashburton and 1. Tinwald Sale Yards are now open lor the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Beat Tarnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous ana non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD "SAUJSIDJERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 16 QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT TH AT NEARLY - j out of every 4 ; of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK HOaIL&I)~ PURE! CEYL.OX <"' Blended Tea*. fhe above statement, after 1c year* 1 trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M, & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing id per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality.



A. AGEK, ARCHITECT, Etc. mHOSE about to BUILD will do well to ' _L pay a visit to my Office in the Arcade Chambers, where PL&N3 OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villaa, Shops, Cofctages, etc., may be sees. My Extensive Priotice as a British Architect for many years in London enables me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegacoe and Economy, A. AGEK, 4RCHIIEOI, Etc, 1 167