The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, no. 5090

Ashburton : Tuesday, April 17, 1900.

pbi€E : One Penny

THE NURSE.

So neat, So sweet, So light of feet, 'Tin quite a pleasure to be ill. So gentle and So deft of hand, Preparing plaster, powder, pill. So slim, So trim, So lithe of limb, It reconcile, me to be sick. So sweet a face, Suoh girlish grace {I fear I'll convalesce too quick). Suoh wit, Such grit, I'll moan a bit, 'Twill make her think that I'm in pain. I mußt contrive, As I'm alive, To have my forehead bathed again. The dear, So near ; I'll gain her ear, I'll vow I won't be lured to life, Unless she's sure I That when the cure I Becomes complete she'll he my wife. I P. W. /

Amberlky, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy] Messes Ckaighead And Bbbryman Ashburton, Dear Sirs,—Gould yon make a su't at once. I am sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The laat oneie still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has given the greatest satisfaction. If fju have time to make one for my son at Ger&ldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to aend patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the last.—Yours truly, <_?• The original letter m above from a known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen at out offioe—Craighead and Bebbyman, the Leading Tailor, and Outfitters



Shipping SHAW. BAYILL AND ALBION 7 W>M P ANY. LIMIT S5 D. FOR LONDON. -^A. TJOYAL MAIL STEA f^ltli^_. MKRS, with superloi '^■S^^^^ 1 accommodation t orall olaesei of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. Veßsel Ton Commander From Date. Gothio _. 7720 Kidley Wel't'n April 26 lonio _ 4748,Kemp80n... — July 1£ CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Nicoll Well'ton Mar 29 Maori 5317 Moffat Weil'fcon April's amara 6250 Scotland „ May 2 E. W. HANMSa __ Agent.. ?' S\ H E jS^&SJjt BEy9 ZEALAND "^^^^^5 8 HIPP ING OO.'S LINS ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Vide©, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olassei ©f Passengers at Lowest Bates. _____ Steamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 19 Wafeanui 5706 - May 17 Bakaia 5628 — J»ne 14 Tekoa 4750 — July 12 Papanni 6372 — jT'o follow __ Fer farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., L_D. Agents, Aabburton. hi "■ _j UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS? SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Grey mouth—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pietort, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Obrletchurch daily papers foe dates and boar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton "^¥NRY~J3TBPHBNB( )N7~ (auecessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeara. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUttR WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produco, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock,'HouseholdFurni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Begul&r Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit aold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from &SOS per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER WA TED KNOWN—Jam Jars- Mason's Fineßt Jars, pints 4s 9d, quarts 5a 6d, half-gallons 6b 9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 23 6d per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletcher Bros. XTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pre VV misss will be closed on and after Saturday, March 10. easterners will find cs in New Shop, Buruott Street.—Mitchell & Tpbkeb. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S,) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants •, of Ashburton and surrounding dis- ■ trlcts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit & share ot pablic patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horaes shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other dlseasas 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 PBIYATELY, TANCRED STREET, Next Gas^Company's^Ootoks ]y[O NET ~TO LEND ••o* Jgg AND UPWARDS, _Upon any Security. [TRADE "BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Stbiotly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine insurance Office. 41 For tub Slood is~_hb Life "— CLARKE'S WORLD-FA MED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo _etna, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold i_ bottles, 2i 9d, and Us each, by Chemists and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun« tibs Dbug Co, Lincoln, England



- i I NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER jHOPE|! TO* BE I N OCOU PATIO N OF THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY. MARCH 10. "■*"• SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVfG TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS JATSD 'AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shulfcz. Kynook's Lake Ellesraere (smokeless) New Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all slzia and q-iahty. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50. H. orUNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITH3, Etc.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, A S H*B U RT O N. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, 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 Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Dunedln Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures ■s-^s* Vacuum Oil Co.'a AgriculturallOlls BAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS H -RDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in th»t District, and in con junction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. J HAVE STILL 'SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR PALE, Either for Residential Purposes or ia Farming Blocks, the best and cheapest land at present in the mabk;et, ALSO,- Splendid Farm Mefchven, 1500 acres, thoroughly Improved. ALSO, ---100021 Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containing 87 Acres,^Graham's Road ALSO,— 1450JAcree, Mayfield, thoroughly improved D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, *



Njcqll Bros.! Nicoll lli other.% H. F. Nicoll.) {h. A. Nieoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL ACJCTIONROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar 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 placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ] ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including j Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip j 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$ rrad 5 per cent < Farms, House Properties, and Building j Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dirapoeejof^their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.-We ara buyers at highest market ratea, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourera and Fell tnoDgers, Christohurch 'TOTE. ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEf RATES. nicoliTbros., East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FRIL E Z xL US. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suib tncir own convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. rilHB OHRISTCHUROH MEAT "CO JL LIMITBDj 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 Baos. atore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities, i Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few weeks ab—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. ' Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included!, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this iSale.  WANTED ENOWN-Honey Kegs, 4i 6d each, 601b Honey Tins (patent lids) 2a each, Butter Boxes with parchment lining Is lid each, at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Storeß. - THINGS - IWOTH KNOWING mHAtD You can SAVE MONEY If you Buy your Boots from NIGHOU3 & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, , East Street, Aahburtosu] BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of jthe Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials [ CHARGES MODERATE. ! Brjog Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORDi Lata McDonald & MoDiakmid, M. UNDBIIitv [E. CNBBIUi 1 H. UNDBICiL AISJ) CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JF URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON { EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohßhed Coffins a Specialty. A Choioe Assortment of Artificial Wreath I n Stock. —— ! Private Address, Peter Street, directly I behind Oddfellows' Hall; alao care of Mr T. Andrews, East Bolt. 2



Ha-vest Supplies YKfE HAVE JUST LANDED ex Paparoa, ROcaia^and Aotea,*? NEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH GLASS AND CHINA. Every line up to date, an-ilat lowest) Cash Jqf "tablons. English and America FRUIT JARS at lowest prices in Town. Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUGAR— 701b Bags 14s. Only dry Sugar should be used for Preserving. Two"and Three Prottg Forks, 'Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cans, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, In any quantliy. 51b Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7s 6d each. bio yUI c s. Itf BICYCLES we can offer tho best value in the Colony. We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts* We are also Agents for Columblaa, Hartfords, and Loveil Diamonds. Quotations on application. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Gla_s and China, Tanobed Street and Arcade, \ \ Ashbartcn. _ A CARD.] \ Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoex Bros., Easb Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money bo Lendjat'Lowesb'Curreob Bates on Freehold /Security. No Procuration Fee, MAUDE & HARMAN, Hi 43 Ashburton. Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELTX*B G-RBZ More than Twentf Years o- esfcabt lisbed success affirm the really inarvea lous properties of the Elixir Grez which tcken at the end of every mea as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glass, is unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir Grez has been adopted in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world, PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Go,, 49 rue de Maubeuge, Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson S> MELBOURNE HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS T BEG to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited. Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. E. J.~GUY. SADDLEE, Burnett Street. tUTdainiiest little ;wheel that ever was"! '• The Bambler? HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have : juso opened tip a fresh consignment of the [ LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all "fitted with the ever-1 aatlng G & J detachable Tyre. " XJHEC- RA-MBJUJE-Xt.' ALL. ASSU INSPEOI THE STOCK, Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi P. THOMAS. MISS CARSON. rnEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Willa and William Streets near akanui Road East. FOR TASTE and Design, see Northc&t and HeffoeVs Windows before boy ing your Autumn and Winter Millinery. MRS ALCORN is now showing a well selected stock of New Winter Milli nery, Dream Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etci Ladies' and Children's Under olothing in stock and mad* to older



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETr. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT 'Fixed Twelve Monthß 4& per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office: Tancred Street FAKMERS TN WANT oftfa CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SHOUL|D BUY No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Beaper, The Strongest>nd Best in the "World, MORROW, BASSETT & Co., ASHBURTON. M, PRIEST, Manager W' ANTED KNOWN —That Fbiday, March 9, is our last date for busi ness in old shop. New Autumn and Winter Goods now opening in New Premises.— Mi t & TWRNEB MR DONGES,' HAVELOCK STREET, mEACHEK of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony. Terms on application. 1173 WITH Your Consent, I'll take another cup, is the general ex pression of approval from those first tasting Hondai-Lanka Ceylon Tea. Sold by Mb J T Cooce, Saundere' Buildings, East Street. THE SHOW 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 aell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds., Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc* For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POOLTRY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. MRS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and Materials. All the latest style* to hand. Inspection Invited,



Smoke DunlopW^ T0 BACCa j y&^ S^^ IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. \  -



- 26.000 Cooking 11 If §11 HI Ranges IN USE IN THIS COLONY. I, » , THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OE WOOD UP TO 2ft no setting'required. With Stove Pipe can bo worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Goppsr Boilers. The Copper Boitera ara large and Tin-lived inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all Bixes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers ' ™ «Ui ™ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtainea, or hum the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princks Street, DUNEDTN • Til 111 ■» I I !■■ I lIIIMBIIIMIH 1111 111 I mil 11l 111 ■ II I I 111 li) GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. CartriJg^es partridges! Cartridges. Shot. Caps Wads. BEFORE Buying any of'the above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGEB," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stook a Choice Aasortmenb of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Manbelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at Lowest Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! # I have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very beat makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburtoa County. «rREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED k BUY FROM GMTTTMMXTC! \ the people's practical iron • IYXHiUJL/JLiM O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Hover Bicycles.



FOR THIS MOKTJI ONLY. B. P. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, I CHMBTOHUBOK T/iNLARGUNG Photos, 12 xlO worked in Hi Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 Is. Water odours £1 5), oils £1 10a. I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last six years, sad have given every satisfaction. We oin select a photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be aa good ac the ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. Send them along to my Address aa above. Orders re ceived by poet or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (ttwossj under the ogp-you wished copied. ; The photos are workedT>y the best artists in . the Australian colonies. This will last till Ist May. 3 12 J. WILSON, SIGN-WKirEK. i i LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 VISIT Nob_hco-_ and Hefford's for your Autumn and W soetr Millinery. See window.*



CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY IN BUMS JF eioo ™ £io,ooo, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4| per Gent). Terms of repayment of ths moab character, which can be ascertains enquiry. » TJIOR FORMS OP APPLICATION AN *: FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chrißtchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Inauranoe Cotnmisaloaer. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., BURNISHING TT s »KRTAKBRB C URNISHING v' N DJERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latea Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad oining Mas Khight's Boardinghouse : Smoke New Venun