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THE ABBBOfctON GUARDIAN: MoNf>AY, JULY 2, HOO



A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 4, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. "Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you, Your lozenges have dene wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one coulci podsibly have had a more violent cough ; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HJLL.' A DQO'i'OR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TE6TIMONY. Routh Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years m my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron chitis; your Lozenge is the only rcmedj which gives me immediate ease. Therefore j I certainly and most strongly recommend I your Lozenges to the public who may suffer ! from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or ! any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. andL.M Edinburgh. L.R.O.S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 80 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sale is larger than ever, because they are unrivalled in the relief and cure of Winter Cough ABthma, and Bronchitis ; one alone give relief. IJTTERLY UNRIVALLED ■ITTERLr UNRIVALLED lI3JTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Cougliß, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles, are sold in tins by all chemists



Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression Neuralgia, etc Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. n ecommended by the highest Medical allhorities. The pectoral Fumi jrator ISspie is the most efficacious ■ Rremedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. » eventy years success. J. ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue SU Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Cofi linsand Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rett'e. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions riIHE GENUINE DR GUILLIE X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Anti Bilioua pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thab remedy Rue de Orenelle, S. G. rmaln, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir ia one of tho roost economical tuodicincs, both as a Purga live and as a Depurative, it is the bos remedy against all bilious and giairiuu dieordeita. F'>r more than teventy five years Dr Guiliie'ti Elixir Ins been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevsr, l^flue^za, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and ace that you get the Genuine Dr OuiUi«'s Elixir, which bears the siijiiaf-.ure of P,iul Gige, and mark that ench bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. -Sold by Druggists Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTJ-aLIAH DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W.



D LAVILLE S (S) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rue dcs Fossfa-S t-Jawps, PARIS I and of all Chemists BiLIEVE FEVER'SH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GOHVOLSIOifS, Eto. Preserve a healthy state of tho consti tution, during tho peria>l of Teething. - Tho words "JOHM ST£ECMAN, CHoMiST, VWI.W3.3TH, Q'SsnZY," Are engraved on llie Vmyniwciil Skimp affixed to ear A 1 'ttvlct. JKempthorne, Prosser and 00, Agents Immediate and sure r<>covery*from all the diseases of the Stomach by the f!iMX;R GKKZ , V.nrr. . tha.n Twenty Years o est.ab- j 'I-- ':f? «\.)<:r<-- ■-■ if&nn ih- rf^lly marvel < "M ■ ■■r<>.p;->-',;> ! . of fh.-. Mixir Cirez, -: :■'■■• . --k>- >.; Ui«-' (■*': a of f^veiy meal i •: i.io- iquo-- at '.he rio-e of a : s<ni'l jii; >, i- uiiquesuon.bly the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir Ore/, has been adopted in all the hospitals, aud is prescribed by the moat eminent medical author! ties o£ the world. PARIS. Messrs Onllin <V? 00,, 49 rue de Miubeugp. s M» W. aujsay, Coilins & Swanson S- * MELBOURNE ( WANTED KNOWN—that our Ladies! Winter Jackets ami Capes are ao I exceptionally choice lot, being at once J stylish and moderate in Prices,—MrxcKEUi \



"HEALTH" COCOA | IS ABSOLUTELY PURE, FREE FBOBTrn'mTEBATWII. r YOUR DIGESTIVE ORGANS Require pure food. Lour Liver demands consideration in the question of drink. Your Nervous System requires a strengthening food drink, and you have this in " HEALTHjJOCfIA IN PORCH 4SING OOCoA It is important that you should exercise your own judgment. If you drink any thing that is offered you, you do yourself a gross injustice. Cocoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its full beneficial effect. TRY <l HEALTH :> COCOA And you will use It In preference to any other. Six subtantial Feasons why <( HEALTH '* Cocoa should be used in preference to any other. lsc— Because " HEALTH " COCOA Is absolutely pure, and pure food is essential to* perfect health, 2nd.—Because "HEALTH" COCOA!s most economical in use, more so than other Cocoas on the Market, half a teaspoonfnl makes a Breakfast Cup of delicious Cocoa, other Cocoas r» quire a teaspoonfnl. 3rd.—Because " HEALTH" COCOA is lower in price than other Cocoes, a quarter pound tin costing lOd yields sufficient for 30 cups of delicious Cocoa. 4th,~Because "HEALTH" COCOA agreeß with the most delicate digestion, cumulates, and strengthens the nervous system, and is the most suitable food ! drink for Invalids', Children, and the robust. sth. —Because " HEALTH " COCOA is prepared from the finest Cocoa obtainable, and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. 6th.—Because "HEALTH" COOOA contains more nourishment than Beef Tea, and Meat Extracts, and should be used by everyone who values health. Tr a Tin of "HEALTH" GOOOA and You will never regret tf, AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makket House, Ashburton.



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NEW TAILORING DEPAKT MENT. AT the request* of a large number of my Customers I have added the TAILORING DEPARTMENT TO MY BUSINESS, and having secured a FIRST CLASS CUTTER, Gentlemen may rely on getting an excellent fit and style at moderate prices GOOD SUITS FROM £3 3s. ANDREW ORR.



Win. Sts-ango { B^^^ Bd } Thos. Coverdale A TRSP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, i LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and thai we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department j cl<sely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations aro the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons, As Bespoke Tailors* » have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit plendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Beady-made Clothing will find our famous " ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always « « # ' Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, : ! Bnd your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. » ' ' -' " • : POST FREE ON APPLICATION. ( Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, Ac., Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, J and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT- l INGS, tfec. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Free 3 on application to GHRISTGHURGH. J



PROCLAMATION OF PEACE! ———:o: —— THERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods at Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to Bave money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE, DUNCAN & Co., , "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPERS," TftNCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ARRiVED~SpeoiaI Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serge Dress Materials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now note the price—4i lid the full Dress, better qualities at 63 9d and 8s lid *ull Dress, worth double; come and Bee Job prices to dear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5s 9d upwards ; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Neokleta (special purchase) from 2* 6d to 6j 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hoße, seamless feet, Is pair ) White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) ls and ls 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair ; Lawn Handkerohiefs ls 6d dczsn NOTlCE!—Geor e?e Duncan &> 00, have got the reputation for Selling Colonial Whits BLANKETS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof it the prices—Single Beds 13b lid pair, Double Beds 19a lid pair; please note, cannot be replaced under 4s to 6s more per pair when our present stook is sold out 1 SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viz;— Colonial Flannels from IGfd, Flannelettes from 2|d. We are the noted house for these Goods 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from lOf d Unbleached Linen Tabling ll&d ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2£d yard Oretonneß 3f d; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard j Roller Towelling 3fd SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3Jd, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4fd, Toilet Covers from 83d, Aniimacceuars from 7jd Ladies' Corsets from 2s 6d, Ladies' "hard wear" Umbrellas from 2a lid Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4a 6d, Tapestry Quilts from 5s 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lacs Curtains from Is 6£d, lovely patterns, and at job prices; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Note Prices lOnehuoga Tweed Trousers 7a 6d, New Sao Suits 32s 6d, Boys' Kmoker Suits 13s 6d Men's Denun Overalls 3s lid, Mole Trousers 5s lid, Persiaa Cord Trousers 6s 6i Men's Brown Cotton Drawers la lid, Men's Merino do. 2s 6d, LumbßWOol do, special ;job line, 2s 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3s 6d upwards Fancy Cotton Shim, Cols, Is lid ; Leather do, 2s 6d upwards; Union do, 2s lid up wards ; Flannel Unders 3s 6d upwards j Kaiapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 6i Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braces ; Boys' 6d, Men's ls Men'a Wool Knitted Socks, double heels, 11M pair; Men's Handkerohiefs 4£dupwards



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST ■piOß] TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT,, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2JOwt. SAOKS Orders received by FRIEDLANDER BROM,, Hd.mlte«l„t DAVID THOMAS, OR ThklSL N.3R. JTAR.M3KKS* CO-01*JiiJCftAXIVIS ASSOCIATION OB 1 CAMTERBUBT, limited., CANTERBURY'FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED, 8 80 F. WAYMODTH Secr-tary. NOTICE TO FARMERS. abb'- CASH BUYERS OF PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can 9Upply Oomeacks at cost price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND 00.,) 3. B, HOBART, Manager 17th Marafa, 1900.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. ■ iiruger learns that the British mean to get Justice* for^all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to oar Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town, Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and ice for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; ail prices. EEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hAve also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTREOHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a Fi^t-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice, Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Oarpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Osll and inspect them. I For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed j and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before baying else-J wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any desipn. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED fclßrlET, opposite Aboadb. f



- 28.000 IN USE IN THIS COLONY ■■■•■■■■ r '-.'■■ r—] A}' ' Igga SFSk I 'I 5a8899P I. I '^^Sfa \ M X four.lDlH.jlJl L„_ — i .' "j^*l THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6i NO SETTING^EQUIEED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in 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, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEDIN.



Hew Zealand Insurance Company. X S TABLIBHID "~- _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^NE MILLION, THIFBEMIEB AND"wEALTHIEST COLOKIAI*. CQMPASfY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £100,000. FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHBB HING MAGNUSES, 4o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 3URRENT RaTI i E "W. HA IS! ME B ' AGENT, ■ NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINGJACTOM. NOTWITHSTANDING the advance in Wool, we are selling our Stock ( Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'S L.W. PANTS from .. 2s lid. SINGLETS from ..  4s 6d FLANNEL CNDERS .. .. 3a 6d. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4a U I In our Boot Department we have a splendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Shoei also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM FELT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S. MEN'S AND WOMEN'B GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATHER, Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTHING^ FACTORY. F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORI AMIS! mm' [ THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOIES. O aim hto give you the bbss value for lictlh money. HONESTY is oai Polio We wiU not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Satis action. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves, •"■■—*»— J. MELLOR, SJANORED STFEF ASffBUFTW



A Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah o D^rjoC i enJ9min Gum g0 2 Ashb u«ton a^onnS? °?> ™\ on,y Hondai-Lanka oy on pack«l and sealed tea and you will uy no blended tea on the market—Name nn every genuine packet ndW * Wame 0n | IRE WORKS in grelt variety at V Fuhohbe BRO S „i.Crackers 2d and 3d per packet or is 9d or 2s 9d per dozen; also Rookets, Roman Candle Catherine Wheels, Blue Lights, etc. YE/ANTED Known—That J. Moisok v? aw received a large supply of Summe* Boots and Shoos, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the wb brands and makers, and nevt equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in fr«{luiV thaß «ivei him «operiority an' facility -to know best what to eel. Therd S;™ % reliable Boots and Shoes ™.nlt„ B?t£ ol« Lwther ™«* and wo'k .SrtSo- Hall, East Street, Ash. Established 1876. FOR GHRIBTm7s|PRESENTS AND NEW fEAR Qipxg ( Also WEDDING PRESENIS OO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE OHEAPEsfpLft.CE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description* INSPECTION* INVITED: FOR SALE PRIVATELY. --lAM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Ma Isaao Sab gbkt's property, comprising :— Lot 2.—Knox's Farm, containing»246 acre or thereabouts Lot 3.—Greenstreet's Farm, containing 160 acres B Lot,4.—North River;: Farm, containing; 81 aores. E. W. HANMEB« S. H. GRAVES, SHABEBROKEB AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgfn ' Stocks. - Correeponderjce Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth S Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburtoe Representative Telegraphic Address : GRAVES. ChrLtchurch. 3 21 ■ « ;, -, ■ .— , ... .._ LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. of f\UTPOT has Trebled during the la \S twelvemonths, IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam )S, \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in tho Woollen Factory and Cant* •Jury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES »o 0. T. PARE* MOUNT SOMR S. ' TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. \m T BEG to inform you that I have severed rft„ «»y connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the - WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. s The Canterbury Mill, which is the I property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets r S O?,. 'l l 5T 11 tr»ding ander the name of . Kollitt ft Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITII WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, AfcEBURTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class R°¥fJ^° a UR ' WHEATMEAL,BRAN ft bUARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING CRISTING, r^lT'sP 1 tohh p S'^p'yof mmt Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Shareholders or non-Shareholders THOMAS'MUTT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 285 ASHBURTON. MURCATBOYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Christohuroh, Auckland, Patea, etc, B^i^lfe 05 the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Ashburton Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL ft SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this objeofc have an pointed MR C. E. Ketoall as Buyer, who will be in Constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINS, HTDEB, ROUGH FAT TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Eto, * At Highest Rates Current. MDRGATROYD BROS., NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton.