The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2820

Ashbuktoa : Friday, JNoyeniber li, 1892

PRICE: ONE .PEBTffY



Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1885 the terms of Subscription to thia journal will be as follows, viz:— II? PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, dt 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by yost 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 108 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or as t i.3 oi us of iutdriiiou, 2i 8 ookel, I) sJi-M --***•» n,n niy basea 1) .at /ORATEPUL-COMPORTIIKJ. EPPS'SCOCOA. _-"?/• thoroagh knowledge of the natural tan ' tort » conthtntfon may be gradually built up until •bron* enough to resist every tendency to dbease* 5S««ds.M »jjb«e maladies we floating aroundiS mdj to attack wherever there is a weakponX W» 2S£L%£r* 1"8 blood *M * properly ■omi*hedtoaiße."-S«e article ia the Civil S^xi* «*!• simply with boiling wafer or milk. Sold ia i-lb. packets by Grocew, labelled t2uMft» JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, _ fcOKPON, ENGLAND. ** Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» bion) DUNEDIN MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS rHIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom todation to tourists and others who desire w COMFORTS of HOME, combined with "cry Moderate Charges. LTHJK the Blood ""helSerClark's world D famed Blood Mixture is warranted to eanse the blood from all impurities, from hatever cause arising. For scrofula, jurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, idsores of all kinds its effects are marvel • us. Thousands of testimonials. Sold . bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists id patant medicine vendors everywhere. >le proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid nd Counties Drug Co, Lincoln "England. POWLES' PENNYBOYAL AI^D [ STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES lickly correct all irregularities, and re ive the distressing symptons so preva tit with the sex. Boxes Is l^d to 2s 9d, all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen >n. Prepared only by the LINCOLN d MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG )., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all c Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita ma ~\NE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ) ranted to cure all discharges >m the urinary organs in either sex jquired or constitutional), gravel and : ins in the back. Guaranteed free from sreury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by . chemists and patent medicine vendors 1 proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland (unties Drug Co., Lincoln, England >r sale by the wholesale Houses. r EATING'S POWDER, r EATING'S POWDER, r EATING'S POWDER, k. r EATING'S POWDER, r EATING'S POWDFR, 7 EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. T AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, T ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TARMLESS TO ANIMALS, it is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, [JGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, OTHS IN FURS, and every other species insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu >le for destroying fleaa in the dogs, as also dies for their pet dogs. The Public are Cautioned that packages ' the genuine powder bear the autograph THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. ,A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, both [appearance and taste, furnishing a most greeable method of administering the only jrtain remedy for intestinal or thread 'ORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre &ration; and is especially adapted for Ihildren. Sold in tins, by all Druggists, -roprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON pT | TO A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine fV of Paris, are especially . ecommended ly'-he Medical Celebrities of the World for icrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the arly stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for timulating *nd regulating its periodic ourae. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies JENBEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUKE '.TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE



I Business Notices , _ . _ MAJNiTTKE. WE HAVE For Sale, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE] MERCHANTS TEA WAREHOUSE, TTAVING removed to New Premises, Cheap Sale will be continued in first brick shop, two doors from old <store, round Collier's Corner. H. JH. Carson, TANORED STREET. October 19, 1892. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr Jambs Cbaigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BC7RHETT STREKT, ' Eaving bought the Stock at a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPBRHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 THE UNITED INSURANCE OOM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. I3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current XI Hates. Agents for Canterbury — Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, 10 109 Manager. FRA.ISJS. DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black-, smith, Wheelwright, &a. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»08t Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p oniDtitude and i despatch. HOPSF. SHOEI NG A SPECIALTY WORTH KNOWING. FTIHE only Establishment in Ashburton *■ where you can get a Perfect Fit, Good Material, and Workmanship with Moderate Charces, is at the SCIENTIFIC TAILORING COMPANY, G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager, Who ia acknowledged to be the right man in the right place. Come and inspect the Stock, everything new and choice. Note the old address, TANCRED STREET, near the Arcade 1QJ135 €. 191. BROOKFj operative chemist, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce fchat he has DISPOSED of the " Dispensary," and solicits for his successor a continu ance of that support so freely accorded to i himself. ORDERS for Brooke's Sheep Dip, Poisoned Wheat, and Waters may be left with Me Pkichaed, and will receive prompt attention. THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb, C. M, Brooke will be conducted in future by Hlr lE. Prictaard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correcb copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and ifc will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make >' THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every ' respect. iO|2Q3



, I Business Notices IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK^YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS AWARDED : A m M— — (^H s MOATE&C ■■ Wr^/*?Z^, CELEBRATED&THE BESTJ^'£W*^ PURE INDIAN CHIISI^CEYCON TEAS 1 PROCURABLE New Zealand Insurance Company. BfiTABLISH"iI) 0: "., „, 1869 CAPITAL^o'nF MILLION. THE PREMIER AND~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL^ COMPANY, wnuusj NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~M4RINE RISKS. ALSO,-- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., . , ._.____ AGENTS. JUST OPENED. XWBNI'Y-FOTJK DOZEN LADIES' AND GEKTS» STANLEY SHOES AT 2§ ihl per pair. —ALSO BATHING TRUNKS, BOYS 6d, YOUTHS Bd, MEN'S 9d and Is. —ALSO BATHING COSTUMES. "CHARMERS! THIS IS A WEIGHTY MATTER, ' AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town knd to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton} Gome and See for Yourself NEWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, WOTii THE ADDRESS : g|S|* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an<vl H. C. Segers. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON! 8 200



.i- ~ : —— ■i WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS pre°p a^f^fTOß^ G A^ HEi T at higheSt ma"et Price We «• §SS wl? c! G? A/^ on Far«iers account in our NEW GRAIN R O L L I T• T & CO, ♦JA.NTERBURY MTLLS OFFICES and STORES j West Street, Ashburton MANURES. NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SALE Yn°'laßGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. ' i Anglo-Continent *1 High-Class Superphosphate. | aawrt? n!fie^ nalyf8 ?bo hi 8 made by Dr V<?elck«r ™* Sons at time of shipment gave the splendid result of 3831 per cent of Soluble Phosphate. BONE~DUST. • For mixing with Superphosphate, or for use alone. CHESTERFIELD GUANO Fafiner"* W * poßition to offer these Manures at prices within the reach of every SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR LARGE QUANTITIES. WOOL WOOL WOOL SALES FOR THE~SEASON 1892-3. ASHBURTON—DECEMBER 8, JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 13. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips omsigned to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. BT/!rtT f s are well Hghted aid commodious ; specially adapted for the Display of WOOL, and arc connected with Kailway Siding. Account Sale 3 are promptly rendered. A t U ko^ will be valued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors' interests carefully MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Ilakaia, Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. i Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. "Matauta," from the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality. MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. IS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUSiy ORJANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THEpOMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast D. THOMAS, SOLF AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON



Busipcba Notices. Macbean Stewart'g NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHOTS. Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma Lhe New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies ] rpHB NEW CURE~is the only Specif? JL yet discovered for Diphtheria: In Croup the NEW CURE has no rivaK It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep, B The NEW CURiTis the only tnw Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the " New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cv c, 3s rtd ; Grindelia, Robust °'«*r thma Tobacco 2s 6d R. E. Dowle, "THE TIMEB TAILOB," HAS just received the latest novelties in 7WEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATIJSGS, Etc- Before ordering a Summer SuilTgive me a call Greatest assortment in the ! town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. - Opposite Mr BullocVa Office, k R 0 A D E. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR JUMBO BRAND, BAKING-POWDER. DEING absolutely pure, and made •*-* from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening power than any ... other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. \n<lcr§on & Co., TIMARU. ■ 9 1 Wool. Wool. Wool. /CLIENTS entrusting their clips to me for .Sale, either in Ashburton or other markets, may rely upon their best in* terests being looked after. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES without Commission made on same where required. Wool packs and other Shearing requisites supplied at Lowest Current Rates. I have on hand a largo quantity of Purple Top, Green Top, and Devonshire Greystone Turnip Seed, Rape, Clover*, etc., UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY: on Sale at Lowest Possible Prices. John ». Restell, AGENT FOR The New Zealand Loan and Mercantie Agency Company, Limited. J. T. FORD & CO "YVW ZEALAND WOOL STORES. JM (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, ChristchtkcH^^ : AUCTIONEERS AND COMMI3SIOH AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LA.SD and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingloi) Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate ■ Tuesday. [ Kirwee and Darfield monthly. : CLEARING SALfcS in Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinw&ld. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. £2 A WEEK 1 AND UPWARDS* may be made by f. c ther sex, working even- ings and taking orders for ue. Permanent ;' work if requiied, Enclose stamp for x parthulare. .£» NOVELTY IMPORTING CQ.,<f3s



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETi. Offices : Tancrbd Street, Ashbthiton f"PO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take T MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of Ona Pound and Hpwarts received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound; deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» »- 6 .«> H „ for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. Mr W. F Thompson, SURGEON "PvENTIST, URGEON 1/ENTIST , ■•■.■>■ 2iß HIGH STREET CHRISTCHU^CH i Hours—lo a.m io 6 p,n» Having purchased Dk N. A. Nbeiy's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gaa administered. Private Residence—Wills Street __ | _ West, Kealandia boots. mHE WINTER having fairly set in, JL one of the most important questions discussed in ev*ry household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualificalions can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but. the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to che Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so conSdeut are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually qua an tee every, pair bearing the Zealandia' Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thsa Brand has in the past been favorably known n the Ashburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, i TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON O-| TO £}A PER DAY to be cWX dO^t made by per sons o either sex, in their own localities, at work tor us. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above tne same as none. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the region! n which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the tim don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinkon and Co. Portland Maine United States TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis. J? Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. E^AY'S Compound Essence of Lin' \_ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, ademulcen*expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs Colds, is equ«.Hy serviceable Horses and Cattle. XT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgis l^. face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. p INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. r^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \^J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, ; Stockport, England JffisjjSr YOURSELF I JW?^F Do not rely on Quacki or JSVft Vr Impostors, but if troubled with Gonorrhoea, or Gleet, Whites, or spy VHHV unnatural dtoh&rge, go to the Chemist B^_l anu ask for XSitf O* It c-urr.s in |^^Tv| » few days without the ait or publicity [a«>^ o[*"<ocU.-«-. Itiilheunittr MAmtrican U- 8. A.