The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. ho. 5099

Ashburton t Friiay, April 27,1900,

pbice' S'One Penny



Shipping, SHAV7, SAYttL AND ALBION • COMPANY, TjTSITPSSU. FOR LONDON. -#feA, "ROYAL MAIL STEA- MBRS, with soperior ""-f^^^W* aooom!Ilodatilon for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte VJdeo or Rl©, Teneriffe and Ply month. Vessel Toe Commander Prom Date. Gethio «773QKidley Wel't'n ApriJ26 lonlo — 4748Kemp30a... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara [6250 Soobland Well'tort May 2 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks |  May E. W. HANMKR, _ Agent. J^pnP NSW ZEALAND g||jSSHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Meote Video, Tenerlffa * Plymouth. Beet Aooommodation for till classes ef Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port oi > Steamers. Dons, Departure. Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Rakaia 5628 — June 14 ffekoa 4750 — July^ 12 Papanui 6372 ~ ) To follow Per farther particulars apply t» FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lied. Agents, Ashbartan, Un^n~steamship~o"6mFany Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS' S All FRCMWTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wes&port and Greymonth-—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise orient „ Christohurch papers Dunodin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Fioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland —- Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrletoharch daily papera foi dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to P. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'otock. Clearing Sales of Stock,-HouseholdFurni ore, etc, as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my banda for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown nod Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. #■ —___ Ageks: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PTANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from SOg par month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER FTIHERE are others, but they] don't count J_ in a Tea-Pol test alongside of Honoai- LANKi Ceylon Tea. The unblendid worth It there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Faokets, packed in Ceylon at Jjfl? Coooh's* TTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pro VV miaes will be closed on and after Saturday, Marob 10. Caßtomers will find us in New Shop, Burked Street.—Mitchell fe Turne3h TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S. J BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share ot public patronage. All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises, Note the address,— WAKANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. ______ 3 MONEY TO LEND PBIVATILY. (DANORED STREET, Nbxu Gas;»Compant'B Ofhobs |^/[O NE V "™TO LEND fro] [Arrangement fr Jgg AND UPWARDS," . Upon any Security, tERADE" BILLS Privately Discounted, "eekly or Monthly Payments can be irranged. Alii Business Stbiotly Oonmdbntial. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnauranoe Office. • ••Fob this Blood is the Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. ThouH aads of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2s 9d andllia eaoh, by Chemists and Paten'- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Goto- '^ Vi>s Drto Co, Lincoln, England



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS M'ITrOiHELL & fU'RJNE'R 5 .HOPE .TO BE IN OCOU PATIiOKNJ OF (THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SAT URDAY, MARCH 10. i «*«, SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OP GUNS '.AND AMMUNITION Direob from the Manufacturer*. COMB AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (bine), Pegamoid Sbultz*. Synock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payrasnta. Breech-loading Guns from 50s. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BiTHS, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASBBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwala and Aahbnrton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, [etc.Jon MoDdays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FjOR- Matson and Co., Christchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohristcharch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire' Insurance Company Graham's Font Rob Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures VacaaraJ.Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakata, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and In con junction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA. SALE "A SUCCESS. D4YID THOMAS', Ashbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. JIH&VE £BTXL£.i:SOME BLOCKS OF THE JLAGMHOR LAND.LFOR JSALE ither for Residential Purposes or in. Farming Blocks. THE BESTJAND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKET. ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1600 acres, thoroughly]jmproved. ALSO,— lOOO^Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete _Sabarban^Prop«rty, containing.B7] Acres, Graham'e^Road, ALSO,— 1460 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly^mprovod" 1 D, THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



i '( c^ ros: Nicoll B?-othwp, H. F. Niooix.) (L. A. Nicolt.. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERg, VALUATOUS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTR4L AOOTION KOOMB EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANTfSE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in our Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted In any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods place* Jn our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign mente from Auckland, Sydney, arid the ands. NE W SEEDS always in stock, Including Clovers, Ry eg rasa, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rot" farmers who have parcels for isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend.on Freehold Securities, at 4£ snd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application- We invite those wishing to dirapof«Jof|bheir properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We arß buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourera and Fell* mongers, Christohuroh TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS 1 AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. nicollTbros., East Street, Aahburton. FREEZILKSf T7IARMERS wishing to oonsign Sheep on their own account can book space at anj time to suit their own convenience by com municating with us. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO Limitedt 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 Niooll Beds, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities, will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several oases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING PTIHAtD You oan SAVE MONEY If you Buy your Boots ircna NICHOLAS &SPICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, AshburtomJ BOOTS & SHOES Oi Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exeroised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Br]ng Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFOfiD' Late McDonald & MoDiabmid. H. Undbill., [c, undbill, 1 H. UNDBIJLL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath { n Stock. ——- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr_T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 DON'T" "Worry— Use " HondaiLanka Unblendid Ceylon Tea." There is no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets \ only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; sold by J T Coooh, Blunders' Buildings.



A OARD. A OS>3 has been opened^by the undersigned at jMassns Nioom- Bbos , East Street, where they willj oarry |on practice ,as Barristers and Solioitor maqde;& harman, Solicitors, Christohuroh Money~to Lend>t LoweatfOurrenb Rates oa Freehold/Security. NolProouration Fee, maudei&^harman, 111 48 Ashbutton.| _ , , . . | Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CIURNISHING TrNDERTAKKRS C URNISHING U NDBRTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oondaoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and OaSB Sfreets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIES^ LITTLE '.WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" 1 86 The jßarnbler" HAVING sold (lit of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have juao opened up a fi'rfah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN «• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIQ'dT RACERS, ROAD IftCERS, & | Jadsters n all sizes'and all f tted with the eve? asting G & J debaiifciable Tyre. " XXiES m^BLiEK,' ALU AJND INSIEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy! Riding Easy. Machines the ilrongest on Earth. ACCESSORLI^ IN STOCK OTHER .MaIWTWsTKD WITH G «fc JTTRESi D, TIJOMAS, MISS CARSON. rTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanul Road East. MRS ALCORN 1b now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etcJ Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order W" ANTED KNOWN— That Mas M Grkgob has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes ts solicit a fair ahare of the patronage of her old customers and the general public* Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 FAEMERS TN WANT- of> CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SH O U LJD B UJY No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Beat in the World. MORROW, BASSETT & Co.* ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager NOTICE NOTICE. Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the General Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artist; framed in Gilt, size 22 x 18, for the sum of £1 Is. £1 Is. Specimens on view at the Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E«ist Street, Ashburton 312 WANTED KNOWN-Removal of tha old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old promises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. .._ . Smoke New Venus



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AN lIBMT. Sanger'a Circus had been the feature of the Crystal Palaoe entertainments, London, dv lag the earlier weeks of February, but it provided the Londoners with a genuine sen sation on February 24. On that day one of the keepers, while -under the influence of dr'nk, amused himself by jabbiDg with a blunted epear a large elephant named " Char lie." The animal seized him by the waist with its trunk, lifted him into mid-air, threw him fa the ground, atd trampled on his body until he was nothing bub naked pulp and a pair of boots. Thr beast had a bad record ; it had previously killed another keeper, but he, too, had wilfully irritated it. Mr Sanger, however, decided to irflcb sen* tence of death. He first of ail administered »s much cyanide of- potaatium as would kill a regiment of infantry, and as this had no effect he shot the beast with an elephant rifle. Before thia had been done " Charlie " and another elephant named " Archie" burst the barrier, and rambled about) the Palace.; "Charlie" amußed himeelf by destroying some of the statues lining the nave, but he was at length induced to return to hia stable, where he was killed as above des cribed. The other elephant, «• Archie crashed through the concert room, traversed the grounds of the Palaoe, and got away into the country. He visited Penge, Beckenham, Shortiaads, and Hayes. He spent Saturday evening and Saturday night trampling the gardens of many a suburban residence; wherever his eye fell upon a grass plot whioh suited him he went in literally " over the garden wall." la at least a dozan Instances he destroyed carriage gates and smashed fences 10ft or 12ft long. Daring the night b.3 refreshed himself at a farmer's haystack, and on Sunday morniag he lay down in a wood about eight miles from the palace. Mr ganger sent five or six elephants to catch him, and on reaching the wood their drivers induced them to make a trumpeting noise. Archie responded from the thick of the wood, also in trumpet tones, and, bounding forward, seemed delighted bo meet hia old friends. He was fastened to ons of them by a chain, and conducted back to the Palace. Lots of Rftkiia and Methven people have bought a small sample packet of McEenzie's Hondai Lanka. Ceyloi? Tea out of pure I curiosity. Didn't believe it—why, certainly , not—why should they. Bat somehow or other they are using it right along; wouldn't forsake it on any account. Of course they were sceptical at first; so many things ad vertised now-i-days ; bub a teapot test sets doubt at rest. Disinterested stores soil Hondai Lanka. The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds— Is 6d and 2a 6d Smoke New Venus



\T. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLIKG SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FOB WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window space to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. \ To those interested in ! RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Em I have jußt received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A, j wonder in Watch construction, Huntine and Open-face High-class ; CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dozen, ; tc Tine Oonsultatloii" Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Pkice 20«» Thia is a far superior time-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A full stock of all other classes of Gold and Silver Watches on hand, at prices to suit everybody; For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Sliver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from la eaoh A new stock of Spectaclas to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIKXiV 11HE SOCIETY is now taking MONiiX ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4J per cti,', r ! Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, jitice: Tancred Street



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges C**ttri<iges! Cartridges* Shot. Caps W ads. BEFORE Buying "any ofjjjthe above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has 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, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at£Lowest Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, ail of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. IarREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FEOM GT\TTPT\T^TIVTC! \ PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • Jj_.J_|JL/JL'XJIN C% / MONGER, Burnett Strßet.jßi__l Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Jttover Bicycles.



— 26.000 fIDIMJ Cooking 1111. 111 H Raßges IN VSE IN THIS COLONY jp» — j{__s " " ."~ ' " Hrilig—C ' ■. . . / WACI.I.OCKJ B X_^^ ~ I THEY BURN LIGNirB, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ffe NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast 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 ___WMM■ # Q # —■M—MBMl Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDBY, Peinces Street, DUNEDIN.



I FOB THIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHRISTCHDJRCH TYi NLARGING Photos, 12 xflO worked in VJ Indian Inks, and Framed in Gill 22 z 18 for £1 I*. Water colours £1 ss, oils £1 10s. I have been delivering thoosands of photos in New Zealand for the last six yean, and have given every satisfaction. We out select a photo from *nf group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be M srood as the ones I havctteenidslSvering for £3, and will last for ags*«- Dm't forget to bring along your photo ab once,. > Send them along to my Address at above. Orders re* ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly plaoe x (a qrossj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists Id the Australian colonies. This will last til lat May. 3 12 ESTABLISH-SO J874- McDonald & %, DBMOYBD to j Sco our Sample! JITJ3I LjX CIiJ Compare out prices Bull din grs, Burnett Street. We oati't be be»b 3 255 Fiank Curtis.' Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PBESEOTS A VERY Choice variety in Eleofrc-plate and Sterliog Silver, including a beau tiful lob of Boulton ware, etc., ab prioes to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Miff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and beat selected in the district. ■. - A SPECIAL. ROOM FOR CHOOSING IP REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line or, 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 same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING,, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fall stock of E£oth.ermns, Walthama, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading %t nighti Spectacle fitting by my system is bo guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every caße. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. ttesU ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason* able. Silv r chirms in great variety from li upwar > . .■■■■,■ ■' A. '. V/. UtARIDGK TE-OHER OF °lANO.. ORTE, ORGAN and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Applioatioitt, ""final notice NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the Easter holidtiys, the limit for the time in which the Accounts of t!ae late Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, must be paid, is extended to SATURDAY nexb, April 21. All Accounts nob paid by that date will be SUED tfOR, withou* further notice. D , ZANI)BR .



LLEWELLYN OWEN, * M«O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. lANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN* DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly conrniunimte early. • ■ m . ■' __ t OSBOBN COOMBI, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERU (Late of London), TTIBITS Aehburfeon and snrronudimg Dia» V tricta every four months—viz, Marob, July, and November. ORDERS may be left wlbh MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mmio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or »t Commercial Hotel. MES JOHNiSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte »ad Singing. Havelook Street* EMINENT Physioiam—Expert Analyiti and Food Specialists all favour Hon dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea aB being the uarert and most nutritious of all teas. Don'b Uke substitutes' Sealed lead packet! »ad boxw ionly j aold by dtointerertodatorea.