The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2861

AsHßiißTOis: Friday, December 30, 1892

PRICE: (ME PEJNJNTY



Business Notices. TUB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1885 bh* terms of Subscription to thw journal will be as follows, viz :— UP PAID IK ADVANCE. ' Year ... 24s °d» by F oat 37s Od I? BOOKED. Per&::: iBftSIStJSS " Year • 30s Od, by post, 43a Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices if okel, "4ia»M .4** nn* -x*/ ha neab EPPS'OJOCOA. > BBEAKFAST. "By »thorough Jraowledge of the natural lawi Whioh govern th« operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mi. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It ia by the j udicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution maybe gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ua ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves Well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Sea article in the Civil S*rvi4s I Qatette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. foldia J-ID. packets by Grocers, labelled this** JAMES EPPS & CO., j EOMCEOPATHIO CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. i .——- ——. —— i '•Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANOE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu bion) DUNEDIN MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS '"pHIS very popular Establishment con- L tinuea to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. LfiOß the Blood he Life. ClarFsworld JD famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, ad sores of allkinds its effects are marvel* lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln England. TOWLBS 1 PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re leve the distressing symptons so preva nt with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Mediche Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita ions .'i ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges ,rom the urinary organs in either sex acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sol proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England for sale by the wholesale Houses. "IT EATING'S POWDER, ■rr EATING'S POWDER, rr EATING'S POWDER, TT" EATING'S POWDER, TS EATING'S POWDFR, I ■\r EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, , MOSQUITOES. ' T T AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, Jri TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A BVmLY VEGETABLE SWEEJMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms It is a perfectly safe ana mild pre- ZSp/and is especially adapted for Sdren. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING^London. lODINE OF IRON p||J APPROVED by the Academy of Med. no of Paris, are especially ecommeu,.,d w Hie Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early Stages of Consumption Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimSting and regulating its. periodic oZe fee genuine unless . signed 1 Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through u t Colonies __^ -l-nOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, jj Asthma, Influensa, Consumption, -TT"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin; _J\.' seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tdu, etc., with Chlorodyne. TT'KY'h Compound, ademulcen*expec _tX tcr*nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. , TTTAY'S Compound, for Coughs jy±. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. .„..., , . KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific mX suralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS XJ digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. , , /^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, gtockport, England



I Business Notices!) CHKISTMAS, 1892. IV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE xl SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brushware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS. (By Special Appointment to His Ex cellency the GOVEUNOR.) . "DEG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS ... ... I2aperdoz, CARTES DE TISITE 7s 6d „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a do- en cabinets for 15s. IOJJL LOW VITALITY j DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphibe of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t mtains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyreeommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in eases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *>i icquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuichiU'fl signature Price, Prepared orly by QWANN /THEMIS! OWANNj VJHBMIST, PARIS. OSIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the | perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic i and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lwender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water--Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enameL Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Oriza-Oil —Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive j lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o f youth. • Or zaline-Colotante (the best hair dye}— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, am? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orizi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fit w«i aiTwhT im^^r^i Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SUM HO MAII DVMV HV Combined with simple method lliiUliul of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist in these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FOEWABBED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp foi reply. All communications strictly confidentia "Humanitas, G,P.0., Melbourne FRENCH CREAM GCTM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. > Annum* La»k fcoirnoH



I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPIiEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o M ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID [fVPXTYTCil 9 °WD E R DIP. IllllflvCjl TOP: (non-poisonous.) \ESSSS£SSS^S^S£SSSSS£*M (poisonous.) trued ana recommended by Pl°<*. Vmil and r«comm««d»d »y— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 'Q. W, Mcßae, Amwri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in Now Zealand, and many millions Owners. thpSets «• 6d per Mje-lln &)»€>• per owt. Oallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. „ • . Another well-known Powder Dip coßta ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. a s much again. Compare the prices Chief AgfentS-BLAOKBURNE & SO , Christchurch. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ashburton and Kakaia.



IMPOETANT. CARPET DEPABTMENT. cyfi HAVE PURCHASED FOB PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S Stock oft Tapestry Carpets Un excsptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows: — i Tapestry Carpets, usual prise Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price Is 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, &pecial price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2slid, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard tq« LAMES 1 EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES— Usual Prices 9s lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &c, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES* "W. Strange and Co.



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MANURES. NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SALE IN°LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. Anglo-Continent *1 High-Class Superphosphate. The Certified Analysis of this made by Dr Voelcker and 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 Where Land is sour or devoid of Lime, a dressing will have an excellent effect, and beneficial results will soon be shown. We are in a position to offer these Manures at prices within the reach of every Farmer. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR LARGE QUANTITIES. WOOL WOOL WOOL SALES FOR THE SEASON 1892-3. I ASHBURTON—DECEMBER 8, JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 13. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to us for Sale locally-, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted and commodious; specially adapted for the Display of ' WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding. Account Sales are promptly rendered. All Lots will be valued hy an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors' interests carefully protected. MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Rakaia,



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING GASH 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. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Matauta, 1 from the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSES KURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. i S 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 SUPEEPHOSPHATE, BOKE BUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast D. THOMAS, SOLF- AGENT FOR ASHBURTON



j Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING ANT) INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancred Street, AsntßunTON 1 1 TO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions ; — i Sums of One Pound and upwarcs received oji Deposit, and Interest will bt allowed 'on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the daj 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 aocount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „  6 „ sjr , ; for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. SFw. f Irioiipsoiu SURGEON TTV'BJJTIST, ■ URGE ON UENTIST, 2iß HIGH STREET CHRISTOHUi.CH Hours —10 a.m %o 6 p,m Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbeiy's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consisted at the above address. 2 GL Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered.. Private [Residence—Wills Street, West, ■TfxolLsiOß shoeingT'forge Ijj and COACH FACTORY. John Papret, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



£2 A WEEK A ND UPWARDS may be made by -£*- either sex, working even inga and taking orders for us. Permanent work if required, Enclose stamp for particulars. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., 41 Sydney MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public FORS A L E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, i WHOLESALE BY C. B. KNIGHT.



G. Jesson (Late 3. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles to suit all sights, from Is per pair, WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d, JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON ' Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay Preserve Your ISyesigflit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, , OF London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, »; «ALEE, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system,. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (" if requirftd") fitted into frames irade to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, — And at-- Pickford & UndrlHV ASHBURTON FURNITTJBE WAREHOUSE' THERE is on view a very Choice and Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Finn and Guaran teed to wear well, A Laige Sto-ik ol Choice Patfords in . Carpets, Linoleums, 'Floor Cloths, Iron | Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., e'e, at tha A S II B LI Jl T 0 N Furniture Warehouse, TAN O RED STREET, Opposite Iho Arcade. £^~~J TO -, p"khT~I>AY to be J. _ A,.; r made by persons o either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the S3me 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 m (s ructions mailed free. Now is the tim i don't delay, but ■write to us at once. Sikson and Co y Portland Maine United States



i Business JNotiee?. t THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kfcl KOUTOU KATOA ffiacbean NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOE CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand j f In j* sthma the New Cure has proved Iteel to be Head and Shoulders Above AH Other Remedies' rilHB NEW CURE is the only Speeifi X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival [t saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bathi : and all the attendant worry incidents the arrival of the Midninht Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CCJRI disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep, The NEW CURE is the only true 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, th&t the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s r-d ; Grindelia Robust Ciwr Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d J. T. FORD A CO "VI EW 2EALAND WOOL SCORES. JJN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christobtbch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly ' Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly CLEARING SAL*,S 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, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer.



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takesHttlo space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Lea res, for tfcey Are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apopleetio * its". Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the i qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARTS : P. Meuley, 136 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Felton, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. At'STR&LIAN DRCJO COMPAINY, LTD. Sydney. Family J)airy Churns, Factory Ohurnr Factory Butter "Workers; Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ iges Print Butter Car riers, German I>a*?y Paper And everything needed in a t;jmp]ete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS i Concord, N.H., U.SA] Established 1818