The Ashburton Guardian.

V'ol xxi. no. 4835

Ashbubton : Thursday, June 39, 1899,

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••■ ■■ ....... ■• v ,^IW:^Y%^ meolt Brothers, l ». F. WsbouvJ "7' tL..A/|ftdo«^l! EBTATB, AND GENERAL AOBXia CKNTR&i, auction idbui t  : KAST-STRBIT, ASHBURTON. ' f byrlght^^vaofiDS^B^^ L , Also of MERCHANDISE, FirRNmJBiS. BALES oooiXTS impart GRAIK BOWBJ^IfDBOLD OH QOH. larmen who nave paroeli for dlnoaaL . STATION BOOKS KEPT AMD AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £200 to £6000, to lend on Freehold Seouritiee, at 4^ and 6 per oMt. Farm*, House Properties, and Building Section* for Sals, Partioulan on application. We Invite; those wishing to di.pose of their properUes to oommunioate with vi. ' —'-i . .-'— n ■■ ■■ - T TOE ARE GASH BUYERS OF FA^T SHEEP AND ■. .- ' LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. nicolcTbros, Baat Streen Aefabarton. FEEEZEES. ,_J3REEZEES. JTIARMBRS wiihfftß-.u oonsjgn Sheep on their own account oan book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by oom- < munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGEKTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 6 39 THE OHRISTGHUROH MEAT CO Limited, ISLINGTON MANUEEIT Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, tape, and any other crop, sad to suit any description of soil. . GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of thil celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application; Allowance made for quantities. - *> : Letters will receive prompt attention. NIOOLL "BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ■111 ' SJ WE WANT FAfiMEBS TO KNOW. mHAT WE HAVE IK STOCK RANSOMKS & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all aices. ALSO— CASTOR OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS*""" LITTLE WONDERS, EASY CH&IRS FOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, ' ADD THE FAMOUS DAISY OABTS. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR S&cOormiolc REAPER Ac BINDER STEBLIMG BIOYCLKS^ MornlWyMjsett & Go. f ; ASHBURTCiiH;^ ; i M. PRIEST, Manager. GQODi.NEWS-Km ALL. Fl7l /^ILA\TON, formerly of • X? • \J East Street, comply tag:: with the wishes of fefmer patrons, begs to inform them And the public generally, thai he has recommenced business m the Arcade, opposite Mr T. Bullock's office, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, k SOUND WORKMANSBIP, GO TO JEV B\ CLAYXON,^ His selection of Tweed*, Farcy Coat^^H etc, are the beat m the Colony. A g^^^| me of Heavy Saddle and Cfci{ ping Non^| Weat of England Tweeds, at prices to 'jnUm everybody. M F. F. CLAYTON, 1 PRACIIOAL TAILOR. BULLQOHMfI ARCADE, i^H



' ' '" " W».V ;;■ ?< t WANTED-A "^^renirT LadieTto ."yjOttf «>«w kangaroo oaif gfeoei— M»tXQß'a Zealandia Boot gtore. - £IOR SALK—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for oroM.breedinfc purposes. Making room S»i y Loo2 o e! Ook r* PIMAM YA^Bit or TXTANTED Known—Good vaioe for little fir money at Maura's, Zeaiandia Boot Store. — i i .i-i.-i FR Sale, Cheap-6000 pain of Ladle and Men's Boot* and Shoes.—Apply to Mmlob. Tanored Btceet defy competition; you g"et XI wonderful value at Muxob'b, Tanored Dtreet. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 ■T-. iri ™of booto '-P AW>> te M«lu» Zealandia Boot store. ' "IjIOUND—In Tanored Street, ihs ohea^est JU and most reliable . Boot Shop.— Mbllob'B Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED-Sixty^iitrbng men s» try the new Kronio (Blnoher).— MmjMVg Zealandia Boot Store. J ... ORSE for Bale.-For Sale, a light barnesa Hone j wi 1 pass trains, eta. Apply Mail Office. - COOKS * CbOKBRELB.-Tbo«e r^uir ing pure bred Cooks and . Oookerele for breeding purposes oan get cheap Wyendot»*s, Orpiogtoris, andOoohios at the Peiham Yards, Ashburton. T7IOR Bale, Cheap—Six Dom. of AJ Children's ankle straps.—Mkllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-That J. Moisok , has reoeived a large supply of Winter Buots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled In Ashburton. J.M. being the only praotio*! and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and aoility to know best what to get. Ihere fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Bhoee, Discount for cash as usual. Pepairs done at onoe. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Asb urton. TTtOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Blnohers 1} only 4s lid*—Mbxlob'i Zealandia Beet Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pain of Mhxob'b IndestracClble Boots. Wear like brass. ANTED Known-That we have re . ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fanoy Blacks m elegant designs.—MITOHBLL k TUBfTEB, WANTjbD— Wise Mothers t try our Indestructible School Boot.— Millob's Zealandia Boot Store. rR HALE, at Great Reductions—The Whole of Mbs Alookn s Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets inoludiug Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Good?, Flannei ettet, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, tea. \ T MRS AIXORN'S Stock-taking gale— XjL Pinafores and Aprons from 9J, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from & 6d, Ladies' Jacket 3 and Capes from 8a; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9J; Vinter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Meihck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozsn during sale only. ANTED Known-That" we have been fortunate ln securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' olothing; new oolorings and choice patterns.-Mitchell £ Tcbne»; WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Ruge large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d; Oilcloths. Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.— Mitchell ft Tubnib. I AM now opening a lot of Blankets Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, , bought before the rise m the Prioe of Woojj t . | which I am offering at former prioes. A i nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suite taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Goats from 30s; at R. Aloobm'b. 6 6 NOTICE. \/f R8 PERRIN ((ate of Wanganui, North Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to a oommodate Lady Patients. Terms moderate. Address—Tinwald, near Railway Station. 141 rpHE WEALTH OF A VANDERBILT Wot Id be unavailing to secure a better Tea ! DIiMOND JUBILEE.* Give results m the cup equal 'ed by none. Paoketa, 5 and 101 b boxes, packed and sealed m Ceylon. UNMIXED, UNBLENDED, UN- . ADULTERATED. X, Is lOd i XX. 2i ; XXX, 2» 2d ; XXXX, "M'KENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA. (Regd. Brand Tea.) MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS., Aihburton, and GUDSELL, Tinwali.



-GEEAT ANNUAL SALE OF Drapery, Clothing-, and Boots. ANDREW ORR WILL HOLD AN j IMMENSE CLEARING SALE OF QURPLUS STOCK OF HIGH-CLABS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, COMMENCING FUIDAY, JUNE 30, , FOR ONE MO»TH ONLY. i All Gooda Re-marked at a TREMENDOUS REDUCTION, ao as to effect a Complete Clearance. ! SED BAND BILLS FOB PBIOI3. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED. REMEMBER SALE — FRIDAY, JUNE 3<h ANDREW 0R R. pILLOR'S %ala:ndia boot store ILWAYS TO THE FRONT. JP° GOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SIAND ALONE We °he^ Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE C ——« Udiea' P»^ ™°Jf -Men'a Good Bhooten, 9b 6d; Children'a Aokk- Strapa, la i 4a lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bloohera, 4a lid. of other pain at the aame Catting Prioea. foiVS WM* GOOD E^SY BOOtTo^ that will afeand the wear be tare MELLOR'S ZEALjUdia BOOT STOEE, BTFBBT, ARHBUBia^



SHEEP NETfING (C.S)-60 Yard Rolls 3d per yard. 12 GALLON PORTABLE BOILERS 4Oi. BAKING DISH/8-I*, Is 3J, Is 6d, U 91 and 2». IMPROVED WROUGHT IRON 3. 4. 5. 6. KETTLES—, Is9d 2a 2s 3d 2s 6d. TIN COFFEE PUTS- i! 3 i ifed Is9d TIN TKAPUTB- |j t U3& ls^d. 10. 12 WRINGERS- lis6i 1686(1 6. JO- ; ' : ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPERS - 7*. Us. MBS POITS 1 riONS; Eleotro-pl»t w d, complete, ss. MILLER OYCLE LAMPS-All6s 6 J. LAMP STOVES-6s. MILLER SPRIKG EXTENSION L\MPS-30i. W. H. COLLINS & CO., MEKCHANTS & IMPOBTfiRS, ASHBURTON. Tklkphone—l4 & 15. P.o. 80x—35.



OOTT-yUUTItiH OF GIGANTIC CLEARING SALE. -GREAT SUCCESS.Z: READ THE FOLLOWING PRICES j— MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS New Goods) ... fla IIA Each MEN'S COLORED MOLE TROUSERS ... '" I! JS »Tlfr MEN'S STRONG LEATHER SHIRTS . ll S aST LARGE SIZE BUSH RUGS ..? " SI? 5J LARGE SIZE GREY BLANKETS' .' ■ '" &fi£^L FRINGE DOOR SLIPS ... - ™ "" SIISLr STRONG FLANNELETTE ... "' ][[ afa^ery^rd HUJNDRBDB OF OTHER GREAT BARGAIMB SALE CONTINUED DAILY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCBED STREET, Slaughter of the Innocents. LOOK At OUR PRICES.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO D ISPCSK OF. ANY SHEEP AND LIMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRVjelp FREEZING W)RKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVA^ AQB , It would;be>ell to give me'particalata prior to «he. b e j n g f orwar ded. DAVID THOMiS, ASHBT7RTON 1 -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ~ i WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MaKEK. T7IARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HANDSEWN SADDLERY & HARNESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and aaddlen m my emplor, and that all work ia done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE GOVERSi—AII horse covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and m their construction only the best materials are used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF Oilskins, Machine Belting, Rope, Tents, Etp., ' ALWAYS IN STOCK. i REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY k AT MODERATE CHARGES.



SEE OUR_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAT OF *o choose from at prices Choice Design* &Colonrs | T. H.UWRILL & CO., Cabinet makers, Upbjsterers. Undertakers^ tie.



DAVID- THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTON, Loans Negotiated .;..'/; Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aihbarton Aleenutely \ Fortnightly Sale* of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hid*, etc., on Mondays j Sales of Wool Throughout the Season i Grain Bought and Sold on Commission , j Olearf om Sales as per arrangements j Arcade Hone and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and Go, Ohrfaschnrcb Booth, McDonald and 00, OhHstchnrob 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Bdfart Manure BAKAIA DISTRICT SALBB.| IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY k CO., Merchants, Rokais. to act as niy AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, an 4 m confunotiea Witn tnem it.will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUOOESB. r-DAVID THOMAS, Asf. l)irsoa GREAT RBDUOTION IN PRIOR OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DA VID THOMAS ASH BURTON



" The Humbler." ■..- t. HAVING sold oat of ray old stock of thece superior Bicycles, I have . jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ; ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all tizeß'and all fitted with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre* " 'X'XXK KACHBIiEK, 1 CALL A&D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* P. THQMAa ART CLASSES. ETHEL JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \j College School of Art r Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mb Johk Wilson Burnett street. SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Fluff 3 Tobaooo. (DHE CELEBRATED A BEST BBAND fItAHOIAOTUBID FHOM OBOWBST VIRGINIA LEAF



' WAG POiNl COAL. THE k . PREMIES OT4GO COAU « UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND lt STEAM PURPOSES. rpHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY - X hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS * CO. are their OBiJUV . J Agents m A«hbnrton for 3l THE GENDINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will reoeire prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Offioe: Togel Street, Danedin. GEO. R. OSEF.eeMAN, 13 General Manager. ,/. BALLANTYNE & Go., OF O ASH EL STREET, OHEISTCHFBOH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufactur FROM START TO FINISH High-ClasoFurniture at vety MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Baixakttke's Showroom [and r aotory, by any of oar Country Client when m Christoharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM, T. Ht Undbili»i [»• ottobiu. f^nil^Rp '^P I|9iaH^^Si£^L^SH^^^^^^^H^E^9A i T H. UNDRILL AIND CO., T7IDRNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, J? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Speoialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows* Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 B. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, 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 soclation at the corner of West Street and Haveiock strr t (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEBT RATES. CORNSACKS AT^URRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"!



rfIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. I For terms, etc., apply atj Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanai Boad East. 1 136 .„ n i-,.,--,- - *-t~ - — ■•*■-, ■ -- - ■■ —*-■ - " " h OABO ' MRS A P r^LARIDG E A, \J. Olaridg c TEAOHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. osborn" coombe^ PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS mar be left) with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. Removal Notice. LIVERY "STABLES. McDonnell & Gompton WISH to thank the Public for past support* and beg to announce that they have REMOVED from Burnett Street Into the New and Commodious Stables m I'aoored Street, where every accommodation for Horses will be found* The firm trust that by civility and atfcen fctoa they will still continue to receive a fair ■hare of support, Horses, Cabs, Drags, and other Vehicles always on hire—day and night. Don't forget the address: MaOONNELL & COMPTON, Tanceed Steeet, 6 40 CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yean In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Gempany, Lisoeln England



SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. J&-JL TJOTAL MAIL STEA ■^SSMHSfc. MERS, withsapertor aooommodAtlonforalloltuwaa ""^ of passengers, calling at< Monte Video or Rio* Teneriffe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Oommandejrj From Date. J^ihio - 7730 Kidley~ WelVn July 201 lonic «. 4748 Kempnon I Wei Vn Oct. 12 OABQO STEAMER^ *Delphio.»|BZ7sSnowdea LytTton June 29 *Aotea ,„ [6364 Evans — August Pakeha M 43^1 Prosser — August •Maori .js3l7Moffatt> | — Sept 'Carries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMER, _^ Agent, m^ ffi H E jgkfjjGmJF NEW ZEALAND jhß^^^^shipping oo.'s LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, v"ia Mwtw Vid«9, Ttneriflis A Plytneath. Best Aooommodation fer all olasses of PaMengen at Lowest Ratal. Pert of Steam ere. Tons. Departure. Date. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Papitmi 7000 — August SI KuUm 8127 — Sept. 28 Wakanui "W) — lOot. 25 Faparoa 7000 — jNov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsbire I 8000 I Lyttelton j June 27 Tekoa ... I 4050 j Wellington July Waikato »., j 4767 { Lyttelton J July Per further particulars apply te tRIEDLANDER BROS., Lcn. ~ ■' Agents,Ashburtea. .. . fINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited TKAMERy ?AII FKCMLITTELTON -■ ' AS ÜBUER: For Wesfcjiort and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise went m Chriatchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; , cference shonld therefore be made to Ohriet/Ghurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehbnrton



MUSICAL, Llewellyn Owen, M.C. ftKBH., l^.k? X--C.JML. PIANOFORTE, , SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLTNE. THE ART OF SINGING. MRS HE mi STEEL IS prepared to take Pupils for SINGING md VOICE PRODUCTION at her residence, Havdook Street West. Term% tc, on application. 5 175 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OFMOSIO. TUT R S T> O~WM AN jfl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, Bat»ook Ssrxkz, Ashbubton. Pupils prepared foe Trinity College exam cations. . MISS CARSON.