THE ASHBUETO^ GUAEDIAN: MONDAY, APRIL 17, I**9

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis, of Peter. Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aahbarton, MONDAY, April 17, 1899



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A ITKKTION is ag<un /Jirrctdl lo the jIL following re^!^nt:oii viiih rtgiin! to OttSh AdxcrMMfc'iK n;s, which will m future t.e HtictJy ei.lorjKi : '• Advt tii-e'M 1- ts of under sixteen wc-r^n a ill he iM-errni fur odß &hj ling (J.vH. it li'.-oked, the cha'ge will be Two Sinlii(.<gp aid Hixprnce. Advcitwe meuta coatiui? under Fuc -hiWrg* cttsuot bo booked, except* to regular clients," l'Oi*(> t \ED! " \ report comes from tbe district of Wngunyah, N. ."W., of a settler and liis family exhibiting very serious symplon-s of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion jell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and fennel to contain strong traces of muriatic ur.ift, the presence of which ia cauted by the use of spirits of sa tH m weldiUß the parts of tin together Ihe analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous lor imiDcn consumption, and advises that the veiy safest pafltege to purchase is that packed m lead With an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, aod tea so packed has been known to retain al its aroma and streng"lii for a period of five years.' HOT «.—KOZIB i. £ A is {sacked m lead with as nßide lining of Vegetable Parchment ™ NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. M«Knight] [B. MoKnight Mcknight bros., (LATE OF TIMARU AND CHBIBTOHU_CH) <* ARIEL "CYCLE WORKS, SAONDERS' UUIJLDINGS, BEG oannoance that they have Com menoed Buainees at Cycle Experti etc., and all work entrusted to their charg will receive their moat Careful and Promp Attention. Rkfairs Gtjabaktiks. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the .Leading Machine!. *T Machines ENAMELLED and LINED . any Color. Mcknight bros., AniJEL CYCLEWOBHB 179 SAUNDERS' BOILDIHQB, ASBBQBXOIT " LOOK ~ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the lart twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beßb and Cheapest Statin tnd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Chute? bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR ERICES G. T.*°PABK, MOUNT SOMERS, LA WES' Dips & Manures. rnHE Public Dip at the Ashbnrton and JL Tinwald Safe Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poiaonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company Limited. (Established In 1821). Subscribed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid-Up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Funds ovxb £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned ia authorised to accept Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Rates* ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Ashburtoa. E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tbe Farmers' Co-operative Association, hare much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the office! and store lately oooupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street, and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT^URRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. Leitoh and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hanstatoxd), TINSMITHS.PLUMBERS, GABFITTERB BELL-HANGERS, Etc. 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 &IiIOHARDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 22 . _ ________ - THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BBAND M AKUTAOTUBBD FHOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAf All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight m Fragrant Tea, ask for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee.



GREAT SALE - op — LINOLEUM *• OVER-100 PATKi? To moom DARGBBT STOCK IN **" LINOLEUM - IJNOLEUM (Just Arrived Direct from Manufacturer*, New Deßignt and Colour*, BUGS, MATS, CAEPETS,TIMATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Jusfc Arrived per S.S. Gothic. OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FUiNISHIHG WAREHOUSE, ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society* Offio J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friend* and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally wilt find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GAEDEN EEQUISITE& [ I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which ' the Public has reposed mme daring the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. i DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under tta style of J. SEALY & CO. ' WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, BYEGBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVE E SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF I THE GREAT REALISATION SALE OF W. H. COLLIER STOCK OWING to the Proprietors Giving to their Customers i STERLING VALUE f_ LOW PBICES. THIS WEEK We Offer STERLING value fa VELV ETEENS. Black, la ; ail Colors, Is6d BIBRLING VALUE m DRESS STUFFS, ait Shades 9id j STERLING VALUE m CORSETS, all makes, from the most Relkbl* Manufacturers  §552™ ™ ™iQ sSs2S£^f "^w CASES»l 9 and l8 6d oach I?PR^tSS viffiS -n SSSK 1? 0?* all widths» bleßohed ftnd ""blesched &IKRLING VALUE ia TOWELS, Large Sizes STERLING VALUE m BOYS', YOU-THS', and MEN'S OUTFITS, from the well-known Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Wellington Mills SPECIAL DELIVERY OF GENTLEMEN'S & BODIES' WATERPROOFS Sewn Seams. ' WE STOCK «« ABHBURTON SJL.AINKK(X». S» Encourage Your Own Local Industry. N.B.—Kindly Shop Early if Possible, to avoid the Oensh In the Afternoon. NOETHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE CORNER." — KEEP THIS IN MIND — You are m Search of Good, Reliable and CHEAP DRAPERY thab the SALVAGE COMPANY town. A FEW OF OUR QUOTATIONS. 63fl!L°fli? IwSF^T IT r« hls 'nT BSd;/ iDk Flannelette, 33in wide, worth Stu!* rW *1; W^ l6e Nainsook, fine quality and wide width, jporth 6d, now 4|d : White Lace Curtains 2£yda long, from Is 6d up, rattling value ; Unbleached Twilled Sheeting, 2yds wide, worth la, now B|d; White Honeycomb Qdlte, large size from 4a lid up; White• AlKWool Twilled Colonial Blanket^ 4d. lX lid,ffiSd. S lldl Navy and Black AH-Wool Coating Serge, worth la Hd, now Is If d;' a fine range o Winter Tweed Dresaea to be cleared at 4a 3d, 4a lid, 5a 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8a 3d, 8s lid S pdoe oflOld^yarT' ' °ardiDa1 ' 3rODZ9 ' *** BleCtri°' ** the remwk^ly REMEMBER THE ADDRESS- ' ' SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Nexb to Fihtcheb Bbos , Aahburton. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS rWb' 1 .. ig 5 9 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— FIRE AND iktARINS RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, EHRKSHING MAOHINIS, &o.» ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTUSS THEPEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND MBERALITS ffi- W. HANMER AGENT



/^\IiN[ER.S SHOULD ALWAYS SnOKE It is a <5ol«S /^\ii7e of general satisfaction to all who u^derstaod wljat a qoo<j pipe of tobacco is 12 ; .



IIVERY BTABLEB. j _____ McGonell & Gompion WISH to inform the Public thet they have taken over the Stables lately - jarried on by Mr MoCormick, and the New Finn trust that by civility and attention they will secure a fair share of patrongage. ] Horaes, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. J King up ALFRED MoCONELL or SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91. 3 293 T. H. UNDBILT-.j [X, UNDBIUi , T II UNWULL AhD CO., T7MJRNJSHING UNDERTAKERS I 1 URNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURION BVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, Polished Coffins a Specialty. ; Private Addreßß, Peter Street, direct 1 | behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. i SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY J_ hereby notify that MESSRS VV. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OJSJuY Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Points. Head Office;: Yogel Street, Dunedio. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR " Kukos Teas " IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. npHE Beat House for Teas and Sugars— CARSON & CO. The beet value m Roller Flour, 2001 b I sacks 14s. CARSON & CO. The best House for Dairy Produce, GaRSON & CO. The best House for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CO. The] bestffHouse for Household Ironmongery, cabson & co CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder, (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract. Tancred Street, Ashburton. BiGyole Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLE MAKERS, BORKETT STREET, Next the Club. TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashbarton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, having just landed a big consignment of firat-c'ass jiggers at £14 10ai We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc- Repairs by experte. All work guaran teed.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SI AND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOTE OUR PRICES—Mon'a Good Shooter?, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle- Straps, Is i Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Blucberß, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the earcie Cutting Prices. IF You! want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear-t be ears you go to MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, fEANORED BTEERT, ASHBUFT3N JOHN' WILSON, IMPOKTEE OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. T HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of ABhburtoa and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., aa heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by tho Bank of New South Wales, whore, with the addition of Mr C. Chapman's Stock (whiehlhave taken over, Mb Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods afc their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS* Etc. 3 132 Telephone 65 P O Box 16 TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE O*F ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO F AIRFIELD FKEEZING WOEKS, 10 BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON I ' m*mamHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm«m i -= 20,000 :rzr 'ORION" COOKING RANGED IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNIT E, IH7OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING:~REQUIRED. With Stove ripe can bo worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With Casb Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Timed inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double 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. TTTANTED KNOWN-240 Capes and '^"ANTEO-LADIE'S to inspect A Jackets just opened. Beautifully trimmed ORR'S New Shipment of Fairs, Mantlea, Millinery—Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers Capes, Jackets, Etc. and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDREW ORR. —' - . — m ANTED KNOWN - ANDREW "TYT ANTED KNOWN — 60 Bales of ORR guarantees all Dreßßes made at his new Blankets opened—Roalyn, Mosgiel and Establishment. Moderate Charges, Perfect Kaiapoi—at prices to suit everyone, Fi(j t ANDREW ORR. WANTED KNOWN —20 Dozen of „ . „. the Beauty Cut Kid Glove juat opened, silk of New Waterproof Coats, all Bcwn seama.  lined, splendid Glove. Beat Hats, Braces. Men's Suits, Excellent ANDREW ORR Fit, Best Value* TTTAJNTED KNOWN-Wedding Out- UTANTED KNOWN — Juat opened, fits and Family Mourning receive special 10 dozen Ladies' Corseta, P.D.Y. and W., attention. and all the Loading Makes. ANDREW ORB. ANDREW ORR.



G- JESSON, 1 PRaC i ICAL WATCHMAKER AU> JEWKLLEB, JB2 A. » T S9 TJ«ES HI TT. rjIHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE. . Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles acd Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges. i ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TTIHE SOCIETY ia now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT at the highest current rates. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office : Tancred Street J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIEF SIGNWRITER & PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate to his tram Brow friends and the general public tha he ia prepared to execute work m all branche of the trade m the most satisfactory manrte at moderate obargeß. He has also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper hangings, etc. Samples of work acd Art Decorations 01 exhibition at his shop m Tancred Staeet next Mitchell and Turner's. N,B. — Ticket writing a specialty Estimates given for all kinds of work. »' li SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOB H&W M I i" "i »' _ .'■ /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Lates \J and Moat Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionabl BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRSTCLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White nnd Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Itc, Etc, FOR THE COMING WINTER MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY Etc., p:tc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICE A. P- WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STRFET. 3SEW ZEALAND CLOTHING^ FACTORY TTTE have Plcaaure m Intimating |thn we have Opened our Season's Stock c GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES ii ERAMB HATS, BTi^XIBLES, AND SOFT FELTS, Our Value is noked for these goods an< this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SCARVES. We have a nice selection m aU the newest etylea and shapes. We always keep c a hand a well-aßsoi ted Sto«k of— TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AND GLADSTONE BA€S. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. ASHBURTOIs No. 2 INDUSTEIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 2880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : Charles Reid, W. I). V. Pbeston Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Feedk. Makeig, E. G. Crisp • BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aahburto&. Office now open to takt Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p,m. on Tuesdaye and Saturday



ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE ' "PERFECT INVEBTM KNTB OFFERED BY THE MIJTUAL LIFE ASSOCI. * TTON OF AUSTRALASIA, EXAMPLE of Non forfeilure Conditions. At Age 30 next B'rthday, uuder Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £51 10s per annnm for 20 years. In eveut of dtecootiuuance of jayments the Policy becomes P*id up for £150 A PIER 3 YEAKS. £250 AFTKR 5 yKARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums hare been paid, the Assurance is not ouly Paid np for £1000, but is increased by the Aocamulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business. HUGO FRIEDLANDKR. District; Agent, Aahburton. OOUBSING. /"10UR8ING Men are notified that tha \j following first-class Dogs m training m»y be LEASED for the Season : — Bd b ZKNOBIA, by Marohaat — Green Garter. Fo b Foppy, untried, by Spring—York^ shir* Last. WANK CURfIST PRACTICAL WAfOHMAKER, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN. lLatß Head Watchmaker for H. GnndersoD, Christohuroh HAVING the Largesb Watchmakers BusieeM m Ashbnrton I can offer Special adtantagei m the following lines ;— WAICHBK-Far and away the Large»fc and Best Stock Sn Town of Botherhama, Walthams, English hand made Levers, Swiis and Nickel Watohes. GJLQPdS Of every description— Engliah, American, and French. . tFKWKI-*L-ISJ:-fcY. —Largest and Beat Selected Stock of Brooches, Rings, and Novelties to choose from. See my window and inside. gpE€T AOI- Eft-Specially con atracted Fitting Room. Glasses to suit •very tight Perfect fitting for the first time m Ashborton. K,KI>A.IJBS.-Watcheß and Clock repaired and regulated with promptnes and despatch. Jewellery made up to ordtr and repaired on shortest notice. DBINK DELICIOUS PBRPEOT IN QUAWTY, FLAVO AND BLEND. Packed &n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL (JROCBR! 'Jold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Mediae authorities. The pectoral ITum! gator EJsple is the most efficaciou of all remedies to combat the diseases of th respiratory organs. (Seventy yearf of success. J. ESPICi Paris, 20 rue St Lasare, Mblbouenk, Messrs Bouebaud and Co Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists Kequire the signature on every cige fette. Bach bos. of Cigarettes and powde contains a prospectus with directions. STRATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL IXTINSIVE ADDITIONS JVB r COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOI MEDIOAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTI 40) MALE *ad FEMALE PATIENT TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pez week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY ffiHWR OWN MEDICAL ATWTBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Pkivate HospiTAt, F«rry Road (Just over East Belt), Chriel 135 church. „ LOW VIIALITI DE CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hjrpophoephite of Lime Is prescribed by thefaenltr fcr the curs ofConromp- Mob, Ohronio Cough and general debHity PoonUlns two of the principal Ingredients necesaan for bnlldfng np the Hnman Frame, and which an ooiuldand deficient fa the above complaints, beta; Fhewphorat and Lime. I& oannct be too highk ■ooommendad for dolloate children. Dr CbnrchilTa Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES It real brain food, and m cases where muscular an< neiTOM exhaiistiou has acquired a world-wide reputa Mob. Baolt bottle bears Dr Churchill's signat tiro« Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST, 12 RUE CASTIGLIONE, PARIS ' For Children's Haokicg Cjugh take Woods' Great Peppermiab Cure, 1/6 and 2/6.