The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburton Saturday, Tune 30 1900.

price One Penny



s a aw, savj r. •. .\ n d •, i b ion OOMPvSY. tIMITJCD, FOR LONDON. '*. 4 f|Oi" AL MAIL STKA ■iffM*~*^ MTCHS, wifcl»*nperto '- v'/ accommodatHonforaJlclftflse of passengers, calling a' M .nte Video or Bto, Teneriffe and Ply saoath. . ' .; ( Veaaol Ton Commander From D&fce. Qothio „ 7730 Kidley Wel'b'n April 26 lonifr _i474BKempßon... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Delph]o 18273 Sowden Lytfslton June 2 .WaSwera 6200Stuarb Aotea 6364 Brans Agent. fm H E j^flPpHP NEW 2KALANB 'ffi^V^^BHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, Mente Vide©, Teasriffe A Plymouth. Steamers. Tons. Port. Data. W&ikato 4767 Wellington June 30 Paparoa 7000 Wellington Tuly 12 Tekoa 4050 Wellington July— Otarama 6372 — July — | Papanul 3803 — *u<? 9 Waimate 5610 — S« pt> 6 Wakatane 6000 — to follow Wakanui 5706 ~ „ Kakaia , 5628 —  Rimutaka — — »• angitikei — — >> Naff Sfa'm'i 8000 —  For further particulars apply to FRIED LANDER BROS., L*D. ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LnnTBB irTIAMERi* SAIIIRCMLYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wtsfeport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise orient in Ohriatchnrch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and 1 alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eforence should therefore be made to Jbdatchtsrch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F PERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbui ton ""henry " stbplihsonT (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVKRY SATURDAY., at 12 o'ciook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as psr arrangement in any parb of the county. iidvoneea made on all goods placed in my handa fur Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown end Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYB. Aseitt : Norwich Outon Fire Insurance Company \ k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay moats from &Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, Frank Curtis. Watobmaker, & «Xe*weHei*. WEDDING PRESENTS. A Choice variety in Electro-plate XjL and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prioeß to Bait the times. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest ancbibest selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM!FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a upecial line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the sama style and finish at nominal coat. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu ■took of JEtoth.evmM.rn, Waltliams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the I sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d, Test ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms ia greab variety from Is upwards. A< AGE.R, ARCHITECT, AROADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. TTF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Aitera- 1 tione, or Newest Style of Decorations," CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191



I IUWtLLYM Om M'C.S.M. ; CERTIFICATED TBAOrIER. LOO \h Representative gof the London College of .Musio, and of the Musioal j International College. | PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DO LINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. __ . . . , H, UnDRTLL / [R. DKDBILL TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial vVreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews. Raad Bolt. 2 OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO fUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Dk tricts every four months—viz, Marcli] July, a,nd November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muaic Studio, Arcade Chambers. Aahburttm, or at Commercial Hotel. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad oininp Mrs Knight's BoardiHghouse. THE isHOW SEASON PRIZE "POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POULTRY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON MRS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havoloctr Street. QTERLING BICYCLE, in fi'-st-claas run O ning order ; fitted with new'Dunlop Road Racing Tyres aad the lafctsb Sterling Roller Chain, and an extra pair of Dunk p Path Racing Tyres, also Handle Bars. The prettiest machine in town, ■apply Mail Office fVTN~G SOMKL'JtiIKGTor Nothing is ail poppycock and hu<nbu£, and any sensible person must know this—ll'a a sprnt to catoh a mackerel. HONDAI-LANKI pure unblended Ceylon packed tea is sold purely on its merits—You pay for the tea and you get the best value in the market— THAT'S ALL, A CARD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Niooll Bnoa,, East Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money'to Lend at Lowest' Current Rates on Freehold Becurity, No Procuration Uee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Aehburton. E.W.HANM E R TO FARMERS. 18. A prepared to makejivery liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having tho full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there ia the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because bhey do not know per sonally the consignor, ib a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. _____ , rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply at) Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets nea Wakanui Road East. A T Mas Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil- XIL linery half price, Felts, Straws,Ribbon9, Winga, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from h lid, 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlinee, Silka and Arasenes during , the sale. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. /CHANGES having been recently made in Kj the Staff of Guabdian Runners, our Subscribers are now informed that the following are the names of the present Runnsrs ■.—Amos (East Aehburton round); Ttf!TTY (Hampstead round); Young (North- J East round); McGeb (Netherby round) ; Silcock (Allenton round); Willis (West Ashburton); Biggs (Tinwald round). Subscribers may arrange with any of the above to pay them weekly or monthly, or may settle quarterly, half yearly, or annually > at this Office HENRY WILLIS, ' Manager



FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. lEON STANDARDS to order in any; quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. TP YOU Want Good WBSTPORT COAL ! IF yOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! * IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the get "SHAG POINT." Send your Ordera to us, and you will save money, and keep year temper good. Wa have all the above Corals, and can supply your wants immediately. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EEMOVED TO MITCHELL & fJ UHNEIVB OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET



[ H. M. JONES. H. M, .TONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. OPxA AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes ZyUjUl/U from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed StaJonery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box, PIANOS ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from ICB per month; Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, Btronj?, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. . M. M. To NE S . DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSURNCE & EH UTS AGtHSSr WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. . <vl .. . Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwalct and Ashburtonjalternabely Forinighbly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc.,|on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Saks fheld on Saturdays Horae Fairs held Monthly AGENT F^OR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co. ; Christchurch White's Sheep Eip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition , Wright-, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils • PLANET JR., TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work In that District, and in con wlth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAI& SAjjE A SUCCESS. DOTD THOMAS, Aehbnrton ! I HAVE BTILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR SALE Either for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. ; THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE i MARKET. ALSO,— That Magnificent Property known as BARFORD, containing 3760? Acres. : also,— ; A complete Suburban Property, containing 87,' Acreo^Graham's'Roadj D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON * :



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges O^td/ig'es! Cartridges. Shot. C a pjK Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who haa a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those about to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile 'and other Register Grates, Ranges, Manbelpieces,^and all builders Ironmongery at Loweit Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS! I have an immense Stock of Cirpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standaad Bedrook * hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. «TREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BU7 FROM GMI?rvTM\TCJ \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • m JLt< UUIIN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Hover Bicycles. )■■ in ■ iiiw i hi ■ —iiwimi «n—————»n—mm«n mrwiniwi'liTiT THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS I NICOII Bros.



TBl ONLY BELIABLB SHIRT POLISH IN THE WORLD. Ti/TRS MILLEB, of Dunedin, the Pro fessional Laundrecs, Bays ;—lt is the beat I have ever used. Ib makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and save your strength, temper, and patience Onoe tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BRO3' & JOHN ORB & CO. ■_________ 5 136 NOTICE. A NY person or persons found Trespaßßing on the Riversdale Estate in pureuib of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE: N E O W, ZEALAND GONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone io this fair land are proud of "OUR BOYS" as we bo fondly call them, and while they are fearlefisly'and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battle?, ib behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farm and business. Farmers are always in want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNCRUSHERS, •'[LITTLE WONDERS,"* [Etc. These things we can supply you with, at prices to Euifc all. Give us a| call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., ASHBURTON. BAKER BROS., EPORNISHING TTNDERTAKERS, " URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Imporbera of Besb and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS'. FUNERALS condaoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and CaBB Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " I " The Bamblery HAVING sold out of my old stock of thoee superior Bicycles, I have aao opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R4OERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all fizes and ali fitted with the ever listing G & J detichable Tyre. » XJE3LI3 BAMBLEB,' JLi AJSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. TpVERY STEP WE TAKE, EVERY Jlj MOVE WE MAKE, ia with one end in view, viz, to serve the public well. Hon dai-Lanka Tea, incomparable value—"Al ways Reliable." NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls" eat to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tba must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article; sold by lißinterested grocers everywhere * Smoke New Veaus,



APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, JOHIOKFEED, Etc. TIT7E have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and Ban now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON NICOLL BROS. H F Nicoll, E. F. Nicoll, L. A. Nicoll Merchants & General Agents "DUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBP, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDES, AGENTS FOR— Ohriatchurch Meat, Co., Lt(*. Islington Fertilisers Little'a Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd. (Fire md Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ONf COM MISSION. We shall he pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parce'a for dis posal. Station Books Kept and Audited. j We Ijave received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at % and 5 par cent. ' FEUIT . We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round. S E E~D S . Weetook Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality.| mHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO X Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS T7TTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. NO PADDING, no coupons, no schemes, no guessing cntests, nothing but legitimate, persistent pushing of the best arid purest tea Ceylon produces. HONDAL LANKA preserved in theeealed lead packets and boxes, ia which it is only sold, and packed in Ceylon. TTTANrED KNOWN—That our old pre VV miaea will be closed on and after Saturday, March 10. Caetomers will find ua in New Shop, Buruett Street.—Mitchell & Turner. mHERE'S ONE THING about Hondai- X Lanka Ceylon packed and sealed ten that is in everybody's interest—lt's all purs tea from the gtower a Ceylon, can't sea Packets in New Zaalsn ], Too expensive. ANTED KNOWN-Removal of the old established firm of Mitohbll & Turner, from old premises in Tanored Street o New Shop in Burnett Street EMPTY Crees for Sale ssuitable for Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6df eaob. Fletcher Baog., Cash Suppy Store.



NEW GOODS FOR WINTEK. NICHOLAS & PIOKF.PD TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ex Matnari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Flippers, and E v eni ng Shoes FOR WIWXER -X^AUJE Included amongst these are Ladies', Gentlemans 1, and Childrens* Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety.) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purcbaaod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit \ and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at sach uniformly low prices be found. 1 ■ B V.B NI NG SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeiea' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s 6d j Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, EAST STREET. TFE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. (Connected With Press Associa tion of New Zealand.) PUBLISHED EVERY EVENINC T ARGEST Circulation of^any .Gountrj Paper In New Zealand^ PRICE ». .. ONE PENNY Subscription—ln advance , v 22* per annum  Booked .. 26j per annum Postage ... .. 13s extra THE ASHBURTON MAIL (Connected with Press Association of IS out Zealand ) Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY Mornings in timo for outgoing Mails. Subscription—ln advance  20s per annum „ Booked .. 26s per annum Poatagrj  .. ..6) Extra RATES FOR ADVERTISING Casual Adeertisements —3s an inch in either paper ; 5s an inch in both papers. Church, Schools, & Charitable Organisa tions—2s 6d au inch in one paper and 4s an inch in both. Theatbioal & Travelling Companies— 4a an inch in each paper. Cash must accompany order. Birth, Mareiage, & Funeral Notices— 2s 6d each insertion. Wedding notices as per arrangement; Wanted Column — Sixteen words. For notices r<? To Let, for Sale, or employ ment only, one shilling cash each inser tion. Touble rates when cash does not accompany order. Standing Advertisements—According to epeciftl arrangement. Racing handicaps and acceptances charged for at specia rates. Job Printing t THE Plant in this Department ha. recently been mach enlarged, some Pretty and Tasteful Founts of Letters and Borders having been added to it. Specimens of the work done will compare with any in the O lony NOTIOE ~™~ 11/TR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburtou Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HENRY WILLIS, Manager, Aahburtoo, 20th April, 1900. MISS BESSIE SIMWOiNUS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violiii, Musical instruments of evetj descrip tion VIOLINB a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing Company W. T. ALMQUIST, PROFESSIONAL DYER, Thirty-five Years' Experience in America and Australian Colonies, HAS Started Business of Dyeing, Cleaning, and Pressing, even first* ok«B Laundry Work, etc., in Eaat Street, next to Mbs Knight. 6 79 SEVEN 400 Gallon Tanks for Sale (pain ted and galvanised), ab Fletrher Bbos. Caih Supply Storci



j ASHKUfcTOV pbfmanbnt buill'ino and investment society. t o;ans grjant.ed from; and upwards, at current ratei. Full Particulars on application. : EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office —Tancred Street. ; ; MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas Compant's3Omioe J^JO NET "TO LEND According *-o Arrangement) from Jg£) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. 9 TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted., Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVfO ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT.* AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton Marine rniuranoe Office. INTERRUPTED SUCCESS^ »T"HI3 Chemical Preparation is OAR BOLISED as a remedy against the ravages , of Bird?, Ror ke, or other Peeta taking the seed dressed with it. This Preparation is now BEING USED BXTENSIYELY In the Colonies of NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA,-AND CENTRAL AFRICA. Wheat Sowing Best and Cheapest Dressing for Seed ' I Wheat, Carbolised. Patronlted by tbousmds of the First Practical Farmers in fhe Kingdom. PER* EOT FREEDOM TROM SMUT. D. CLABKE'S OAKBOLISED , WHEAT PROTECTOR ■:'.•■ ■■ #■ (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, No. 13,796 and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-FIVE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool. Pitts, Led bury, Herefordshire, October 23 1889. Dear Sir,—l am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your *' OarboHeed Whea Protfctor,' 1 having used your Protector for 40 years and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn in my Life ; therefor can confidently recommend your " Wheat Protector as a sure preventative for Smut &o. —I am, yours truly, Mr Q B Clarke. G B JONES. PREPARED BYJ G B CLARKE, M.P.S., MANU FACTORING CHEMIST, Woburn, Beds., England. (Proprietor cf the Sheep Dipping Odm position). In Packets containing Sufficient to dress eight bushels of seed Wheat), Barley, Oats, or other Corn. F. FERRIMAN. EGGS. MINORCAS are recommended by th« Government Expert as being the best layers. I have Purebred Minoroa Coekenli for sale, cheap, bred from first prize Stock* 71 H. G. BERRYMAN. r» , ' ■ ' ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinoamo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and BeDjamin i Gum—at J T Cbooff. Storekeeper . oke New Veaui