The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, no. 5096

Ashburton : Tuesday, April 24, 1900.

price s One Penny



Shipping. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDOK. a^J. "ROYAL MAIL STEA- A^ MERS, with superior M&osW^ aacoranaodattonforall classes -,-..*...>., o j p aßaen g er a } calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Vessel Ton fOommauder From Date. Gothio — 7750 Kldley Wel't'n Apri!26 loalo -.4748lKempson... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. ~"~ Kumara 6250|8cofcland Well'ton May 2 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583Banka j „ Slay E. W. HANMEft. __ , ' Agent. npH E jMtmmx new Zealand 8 HIPP ING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Video, [Ceaerlffe & Plynwnth, Beat Accommodation for all classes ef Passengers at Lowest Ratae. _^_^ I Pert ef Bteamors. Tons. Departure. Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakanui 5706 - May 17 Bakaia 5628 — June 14 Tekoa 4750 — July 12 Papanui 6572 — fo follow F»r farther partloalars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., LSD.. Agents, Ashbarton. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited frTEAMERS? S All FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesfcporfc and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohriatohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelsons and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are enbjccb to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papera for datea and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to Fi FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton (ouccossor 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'clock. Clearing B&les of Stock, flc use Hold Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown Bud Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AOE17I: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 3Og per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER WA TED KNOWN—Jam Jars- Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4s Sd, quarts 5s 6d, haif-gallona 6s 9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletcher Bros. TTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pre VV mises will be closed on and after Saturday, Maroh 10. Customers will find ns in New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell fcTPSKER. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Aehburfcon 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 oi 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 PBIVATELY. (DANORED STREET, NSXE, GAsHaCOMPANY'S^QjmOES J^[O NEY ~O LEND : ; *o]' Arrangement fr Jgs AND UPWARDS! ] fUpon any Security. QORADE" BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. Ami Business Seriotly Oootidbntial. DAVID ZANDER. COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT A END FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnauranoe Office. *"FOR .THE Ll» "H CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXjDURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever oauße analog. For Scrofula, Scurvy Ec zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2a 9d and 11s each, by Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendora everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, T.HJS Lincoln and Midland Coun- His Dbto Co, Lincoln, England



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER HOPE TO Bl INOCCU RATION OF THEIR NEW PREMISES i ! ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10. * .■ i M. rehS3 ,SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS JATSD .'AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers, COME AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shnltz. Kynock's Lako Ellosmera (smokeless) Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody* en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guna from 50a. 3H7NS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and aft work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BATHS, Eic. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tlawald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, [etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Thronghoat the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Salee as per arrangements Arcade Hone and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F;OR— Matson and Co., Chriatchorch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrislcharoh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LancashireOlnattrance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures VacuumJiOil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HAUDY & CO., Merchants. Rakala, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and In con junction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAjuE'A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. T^HAVE iSTILL ] SOME BLOCKS OF THE JLAGMHOR LAND JOR [SALE ither for Residential Purposes or iv Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THB MARKjET. ALSO,- Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroaghlyftmproved. ALSO,— 1000JAcres Prime Land s Lyndhurßt. ALSO,- Very complete^Suburban Property, containing 87, Acres^Qrahani's Roadj ALSO,— HoO^Acrea^Mayfield, thoroughly|lmproved D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



wrcll Bros. _ JNicoll Brother?, '■ H.iF. Niooil.) {L. A.'Nicoli. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERB, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS 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 \n our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to teceive samples rom farmers who have parcels for Ispoßal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend off Freehold Securities, at 4| snd 5 per cent j Farms, House Properties, and Building) Section* for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dirapoaejof^their ' properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We ara buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woahoourers and Fell mongers, Chrißtchuroh TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL~BROS., East Street, Ashburton. FREEZEKST FREEZERS. 1/IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their owa convenience by com municating with us. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited. mHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO X Limited i 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 Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few weeks at—and in some oases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cues New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers 1 may rely on getting genuine bargains at this I Sale. - THINGS - .WORTH KNOWING riIHAT You oan SAVE MONEY If yon Buy you? Boots Ircm NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Auhburfcom] 1 BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Brpg Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORD Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. H. Unobill v [c. uhobilii 1 H. UNDfiILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. HJANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath { n Stock* —— Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of MrT. Andrews, East Belt. S DON'SF Use " HohdaiLanka Uutblehdid Cetlon Tba." There is , no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious 1 Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; sold by J 00 Coooh, Saunders' Buildiugi,



A CARD. A Branch Office has teeu opeped by the undersigned at Messrs Niooll Bbos., East Street, where they will oarry on practice ac Barristers and Solicitor \ MAUDE & HARMA.N, Solicitors, Chriatohuroh * Money to Lead at Lowest Current Rates i on Freehold Security. No Procuration Fes, MAUDEI&]HARM AN, ~ 111 48 Ashburton.l Established 1880 Telephone 69 f BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDBRTAKERB URNISHING U NDJERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oondnoted with the greatest oare and satisfaction, at moefc reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. . THE DAINTIEST LITTLE ; WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The BamhUr" HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST'PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes'and allotted with the evet • aating Q & J detachable Tyre. „ T ££ E HAMLBLEK,' ALSj Ai\D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. AOCEBSOBIE3 IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES t P. THOMAS, MISS GARBON. rjIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road East. MRS ALCORN is now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Ereaa Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etci Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order W' ANTED KNOWN-That Mas MO Grboob has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and the general public Hot dinners, Gsh suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 FAEMEKS TN WANE ol> CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SH O V I|D B U,Y No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Beat in the World, I MOEROW, BASSETT & Co.* ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager KOTIOE NOTICE. Mrs Rohoitom 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, East Street, Aahburton ' 312 WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitohell & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to Now Shop in Burnett Streeb. Smoke New Venus



COMMERCIAL. ' —— #> —"—■" The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 23, 1900:— Wheat—New. Prime milling Pearl w 2s Id „ „ Tuscan.., 2aldto2»2d „ „ Hunter's 2s Oats—Duns ... Is 7d Danish ... la 7d Canadians ... Is 8&d Sparrowbllis Is 7|d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s to 2s 2d Inferior Is6dtols9d Peas—Partridge 2s 3d and 2s 4d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 40« to 45a Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 9d to 2s New „ Is 3d to li 6d | The above are prices current p»id , armera ou tracks at Ashburton. INTE EPRQ VINCI AL. _—_—-♦- United Preis Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph* Chkistchuroh, April 23 At the meeting of the City Council to-night the question of sanitation was the principal matter discussed. Ib was resolved to appoint a medical officer and a special inspector to make a houße to house inspection of the city. A number of proposals by tha sanitary committee are now being oonsidered by the Council in committee. A Cheap Destbtjotor. — A rubbish destructor haa been erected in Auckland whioh seems to be of a very primitive character. According to the Auckland Star, \it consists of a flit stone ereotion about a 1 foot high, measuring some 24 by 18ft. Eough stones are placed loosely together, and several flues run from end to end. As the oven is only roughly built, strong currents of air enter by the flues and escape through the roof, a fine draught being maintained. Saw dust and shavings are piled on the roof, and lighted, and the rubbish heaped on the top. AmbeMiEY, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs^Craighead And Bkrryman I Ashburton, ' Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once, i Jam sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last one ib still wearing. It fitted beautifully, I and has given the greatesb satisfaction. If i ><m have time to make one for my son at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the last,—Yours truly, «2T The original letter as above from a known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen at our Office—CRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN, the Leading Tailora and Outfitters



J. V. DE BEEB,! WATCHMAKER Sr JEWELLER, HAS JW3T RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER & LP. WARE, SOITABtK FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC., ' Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window apace to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INCITED. To those interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Etc. I have just received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, : INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-okas CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dozen, « The Consultation " Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES. Psion 20s. This ia 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 suib everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT BOOIEIr, THE SOCIETY iB now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Monthß 4£ per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office : Tanored Streeb _ imM _ r _ mm _^ mx



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges, Shot. C j^ pjK Wads. BEFORE Buying 'any of,lthe 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 thoße aboub to build I have ia Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and | other Register Grates,; Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery afc^Lowest Prices, / TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS' I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, ■nd warranted, at prioeß which are now recognised as the Standaad Bedrock Hardware Pri?REM hEMBER r THAI| BMONEy SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY IROM GT%TTXIT\TVT"TSXCI \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • JMLjDi UUXJiS O* J MONGER, Burnett Street. &gent||for Cleveland and Imperial Rover Bicycles. WINTER IS NOW FAST APPRO ACHING, OUR CUSTOMERS TITILL FIND A FIRST OLAS3 ASSORTMENT OF LADIES CAPES, JACKETS, MACKINTOSHES (immense variety, ! LAMBSWOOL MERINO AND KNITTED UNDERCLOTHING— Combinations and Bloomers from the Leading Mills. 1 GENTS' CARDIGANS, OVERCOATS, COVERT COATS, WATER PROOFS, STORMPROOF, & OIL COATS, (all of reliable makes). ALL WOOL SHIRTS, MUFFLERS, LAMBSWOOL PANTS & TIES. SPECIAL LINE IN MEN'S SEEGE SUITS, MEN'S HEAVY BOOTS ALL PRICES. LADIES AND GIRL'S CHEAP WINTER SLIPPERS. SEE WINDOWS AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE CORNER."



Without a peer in al! the World. Unrivalled, Unexcelled. |j ;! ! | I — ====^-. :! jr. Duqlop's Tj ID \^ tobacco *"' ' i"s > v( x"» _____ — |=- —=- •;^z_Z^^ :=ll 'I II iI.ILILiLL "Strives to Excel," and comes in ♦•Easily First." 6 ' ... ____^^________«



« FOB| THIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAV.EY, 25, Tuam Street, CHRISTCHURCR; T/iNLARGING Photos, 12 xlO worked in Qi Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £11«. Water colours £1 si, oils £110 a. I have been delivering thonsands of photos in New Zealand for the last six years/ and have given every satisfaction. We can select) a photo from any group or make any , alteration. I will guarantee these to be as good as 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 as above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place * x (a <3rosßj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists jo the Australian colonies. This will last til Ist May. 3 12 ASHBURTON TivOTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, ON FUIDAY, MAY 4, 1900. Under the Kules cf the Hew Zealand Trotting Association. President—Donald McLean, Ksq. Vice. President - P Devane, Esq. Stewards -Messrs J Small, R J Henry, J MeConochie, J Devery, Daniel Mc- Kendry, F MeCafferfcy, and J Me-' Oormiek. Judge —Mr D. McLean. Starter -Mi- X J Henry. Clerk of Scales —Mr R Kriedlan^er. Clerk of Course—Mr Georgo Keller, Handi capper — Kir H. Brinkma n. Time keepers—Messrs Do Beer, J Lewis, and J Mulier. ¥»X O GS- *«• A. M. ME. 1—1.15 p m—Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 says ; nomination, 10,*; accept ance, 10j. Two miles 2-2 p m—Fabmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soya ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of resi dents in the Ash burton County, and maafc have been owned and trained in the district) prior to Ist February, 1900. Romination, 10s ; acceptance, 10i. Two miles 3—2 40 p ra—Lagmhor Handicap (har ness), of 50 soys; Becsnd horse 7 soya from the stake. Nomination, 25a; acceptance, 25a. Two miles 4—3.15 pm—Handicap Seliing Race (saddle), of 20 soya ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 10s ; acceptance, 10s. One mile and a half s—4pm — Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 50 soys; second horse 7 soya from the stake. Nomination, 25j; accept ance, 253. Two miles 6—4.30 p m—llectrio Handicap (har ness), of 30 fcovs ; scond horse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 15s. One mile and a half 7—5 pm—Dash Handicap, (saddle), of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12a 6d. One mile -<*■ Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with Rules of the N Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at the time of entry. All Riders or Drivers muso wear proper Racing Costumes Handicaps will bo declared on or about SATURDAY, April 21 Acceptances will close at 9,30,p m on SATURDAY, April 28, ab Devane's Hotel Five per cent witl bo deducted from all gross winnings for expenses The attention of Owr era Is drawn to tha improved condition of the Racing Track, which is in complete order. R. J. HENRY, (Secretary LUWELLYM OWEN, M-C.S.M. OBBTIFIOATBD TEAOHER, LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of tha |Muaioal International College. lANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate early. . ' OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT. (Lafee of Loadon), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dia» tricts every four mouths—via s March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at Ma Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, AshburtODj or at Commercial Hotel. » ~~~lZrs Johnston" " nnEACHER of the Pianoforte aad Singmg" » Street. " 1 Smoke New"Yenuß