The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2/9(5

AsiißUKim: Tuesday, October 11, 1892

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1. Business Notice?. ATacbean Stewart's NEW CUtfE FOR ASfHMAf ' NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA All Ocher Remedies' HHHE NEW CUR^is the only Sperff, X yet discovered for Diphtheria? * ■ In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival, the imnl of the Midnight Monster The New Cure, 3s fid ; Grindelh Robni* pOCKLI'S PILLS^ " ' FREE FROM MERCUHT 3OCKLES mL3 WKLE'S PILLS F°R Lm» KLE-S PILLS P°B BM .■OCKLE Stai I| ORINMGEBTtO? ! OO K LE S p I LLSFGBHBAIr;CBUBS «anM**s& mx ****** 'OOKLE'S PILLS FOB AOffim ■CCKLE'S pSII, SE «T«™™» N USE NINETY YEARS i boxes at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, Ha an 22s all Medicine Vendors throughcu the roi'Jd hT OIJ C, OUUHS. COLDSTTironchiaS; L Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, r^A-Y'S Compound Essence of Lin" I ,„ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill olu, ietc, T with Chlorodyne. KAI 'fe Compound, a demulcent ezpec tcrint, for coughs, colds and chest omplamts. FT"AY'S Compound, for Coughs »-V Colds, is equ&lly serviceable lorsea and Cattle. ' FZ'AY'S Tic Pills, a speciiic inNearalgk LX. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine, ron, etc. r imjm; catharticum pills S..J digestive, corrective, and agreeably perient. * nOAGULINE.— Cement for broken O>' articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England SEROULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who have not tried it, should isk their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &a rpRANSPARENT BLOCK TOE _i_ MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLIgBED "DORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, Manufacturers of and Dkalibi ALL KINDS OF l>airv Goodu SPECIALTTTY TCE MAiTIN REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChilUtf i stabligbinents, 'and all Icemakin? an] Refrigorafeing Purposes') SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, ka fitted on board the s.s.,Teqtonic,.fta for the Dead Meat Trade, aiid the B.I 1 Merapi, for making Ice and prej servinfj Passengers' Provisions^ Dry Air iletr.gerittors on Li^hkfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied < i to r.he end of 1889. . The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited , Man^ing Director : MR. T, B, LIGHT FOOT. O.E



M/Sp YOURSELF !^fl MSWfflm Do not rely on Quacks or IB K^tW Impogtori, but if troubled with m im^ziii Gonorrhoe* or Gleet, Whit««, or any af&BSi nimatura' discharge, go to the Chemist IwilliHtn ami aslc ior 3S*^ a* <™r«! in |Pp'w a few day* without the aid or publicity W*"^ul ot*doctor. ItistheunivtrMAmtrictm



Si * -* assuredly is what Australians as a whole are earnestly eeeking, the great majority by swarming into cities and large towns, wrestling and struggling with innumer able difficulties, they live life's fitful fever through all forgetful or unaware of the fact that they might enjoy a peacetul life, witheufc harrassmg care or anxiety, and with a bountiful supply of all earth's richest blessings, if they only be stowed one-half of the labour on a small piece of cultural land with IDDIP ATlflM All thoßa who *ecog- IntllUM ' I till i-ise this and desire to secure and plant ten or twenty acres or more of land should apply to The Co-operative Irrigation and Mer cantile Society oj? Australia, Limited, which seeks, not to make a profit out sLftfg CO-OPERATION to facilitate the settlement of every one desirous to secure land and have it culti vated, or willing to settle on and cultivate it for himself. No investment for capital or labour yields half so certain or hand some a return as intelligent cultivation of the soilf Of SI A tIYfIKO tne nrsb colony of this JAII I UWU Society, is now being rapidly sold and settled. It is situated ten miles from Horsham, on the railway line, and has five miles frontage to the Wimmera river. It is a most picturesque spot. The soil is rich sandy loam, very friable and easily worked Water will shortly be supplied by the Western Wim mera Irrigation Trust, from the Wartook Reservoir. A capable expert wili be placed at the disposal of the settlers. Everything is done for all colonists alike at cost; no big profits being necessary. Easy extended terms. Send for illus trated pamphlets, etc., to EL Pottengbr, 83 Temple Court, Melbourne. PUBLIC NOTlOfc. r HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing I Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. X? ITO-O 1 PER DAY to be <3jJL .&J F madebypersonso 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 the s?me 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 in which this publication circulates. Boya and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in 8 ructions mailed free. Now is the tim don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinson and Co, Portland Maine United States



Mr W. ¥ Thompson, SURGEON T\ENTIST, URGE ON JLJeN.TIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTOHU^CH Hours—lo a.m so 6 p,ib Having purchased De N. A. Nebiy's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may, be consulted at the above address. 2



I Business Notices. lowvrraiiTY Dfi CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for /', • the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and (aenei-ai Debility Jt mtainE two of the principal ihgre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ieiicient in the above complaints^ viz., Phosphorus and Lime. .It,cannot be tor ghlyrecommendedforpelica - Ghildre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c : HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion %> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, : rtepared orly by QfANN / .HKMISI OWANNj UHEMIST, .<ie Castigliono Pariw ASHBURTON PERMANENT BIJILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Takcubd Street, Asiibukton TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwarcs 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 the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» »i- 6  5£ „ for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager,



LOANS NEGOTIATED WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fats, Hides, &o, on Fridays, SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission] CLEARING SALES as per arrangement AGENT" FOR— Mafcson and Co, Christcliurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Ohriatcliupw Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchuroh White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redsvood's Scaly Blighr, Specific Wright, Sbephenson^ and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden »p-i Field Tools D. THOMAS, Ashburtoa.



FOR SALE, Cement. Cement. In Quantities from One to One Hundred Casks-—Cheap] D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. D. THOMAS. Late of Matson, Cox, and Col AUCTIONEER LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENA VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON.



Wool. Wool. Wool. i. . ■ T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, without X. Commission, upon the ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL FOR SALE in Ashaurfcon or elsewhere, D. THOMAS, Ashbraton. CLOVERS, TURNIP, & RAPE SEEDS. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above his jus t arrived per s.s. "Matautau,,; from the Celebrated Seedheuse of ' MESSRS HURST & SON, LONDON, AND T AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality. MY CLOVERJ TURNIP, AND RAPE SEEDS Have been specially selected, and are equal in quality to those which I hava been selling during the last four years, and which have siven so much satisfaction. As a matter of fact they are the BEST IMPORTED SEEDS IN THE MARKET. I can also supply BEST COLONIAL RYEGRASS, tree from Hairgrass, cleaned by mj new machine, each bag containing seven bushels INSPECTION INVITED, QUOTATIONS FORWARDED D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ABE PROMPT CASH BUtERP Pw^^tSS^^t^ll^ highGßt lmiKet PriCe We alß° 5St wVcJ GRALN on Farmers account in our NEW GRAIN hIUhJMs, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Ootnwks and 1 wme supplied at Lowest Current Rt< as, ROLLITT & CO, CANTERBURY MILLS OFFICES and STORES: West Street, A. S hburton



MILES & CO. i ■ Ashburton and Kakaia. AUCTIONEERS, BIW, GRAIN, WOOL. & LAND BROKERS ■ Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 100 ACRES AtfD Ui-WARDS ; WELL IMPROVED. —ALSO— Clovers, Grass Seeds, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm and Station Stores. AT THE LOWEST CUBRENT PRICES,



PHILADELPHIA,~IB76 " HAUTHAWAY'S ! Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family • 1 It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's 8 30 ts, Shoes, Rubbers, and atohels, without bniahin^. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Dru^giats. W. G. CLARIC & SON" m . Established ISSI. BLANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 7o± Washington Street,



VENABLES, I HIGH-CLASS PIANOS, Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bo oh Internal and External, I specially prepared and secured to [ resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Tslingtoe, London,



, Business Notices IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK hYOUR GROCER FOR ' _^/ARD£D JA MM 0^ A ■■■■IB " €p®. iyß U ATt&c os GOLD&SiLVERMEDALS ■WH WFII H '&&&PBLK CELEBRATED&THE BESI (&&&%m^ PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYEON TEAS PROCURABLE New Zealand Mnraoce Company. ESTABLISII"iI) 0! 1 1859 CAPITAL^OnF MILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST RATES} MILES & 00., AGENTS,



Lot I.— All "Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18s Ocl for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, fovty-lbur inches wide, in Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prtee £SOss for dress of seven yards. Lot; 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, "in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33? 9d, special price S3s Oil for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual pric» 49s 6(1, special price 35s 6<l each. » i r 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual pric° 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 3£3s Od each 47 igfttfUS?^ -"» P"~ * *> » 6d, spooi.l ,*» 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d snecial price T'N lid per pair ' v i 37 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trowsors, usual price l«?a fid ( ipecial price IJSh 6d per pair. v BLANKETS AND .FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Specia Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities, 0 SHOPPING BY POST| By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at our Establishment brought to your very door., LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT The Lettet Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought witbiu the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned W. STRANGE AID CO.. IHRISTOHURCH.



\ IMPORTANT TO LADIES. <±LL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS,' AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DkYS pJAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THBEIS THOUSAND (300 C) YAKDS Of ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ane FALLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES as below.



. JENSEN'S PRIZE ME.O.A.L COD LIVER OIL, MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LITERS" PORE. TASTELESS mKiESTTBLTP



All WHHIIERSrs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AH IMAII fIPHIPHV on)kined w^n simple method IlLllllill I 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 FORWARDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. jAll communications strictly conßdentia "HUMANITA.S, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON PJT T O A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine *x of Paris, are especially . ecommended jy '■he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic ourae. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies



11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Kevell. Tfre best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). SAVon-Oriza-Velonie, exquisitely per fumed for fche toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oviza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilets water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— 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 tep-th 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 lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, i removing re spots" and preventing wrinkles on che face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. 0? zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For" instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health, i boxes, each with brushes comb, pro "" ctus, an<' bottle j or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoxore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oi-izi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fit wet



, GRATEFUL-COagFORTnTGhi EPPS'OOCOI ti«« «f -«if * ? ar? fI? 1 aPP^cation of the fine proper- Made sfmply with boiling water or milk. ioldini-lb.packets by Grocers, labelledttiu*» JAMES EPPS & CO., HOSKEOPATHIC OHEMISTi, ' LONDON, ENGLAND-



j Business Notices k* Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN KAILWAY TEMPER ANOE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sta '"ion) DUNEDIN [ MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establish went con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges.



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(Phe above speaks for tself. From strict (nauirv it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated The operation was a specially severe" one, and was performed by the fpeJaU, Dr H. T. Builin of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief m the nse f these Lozenges. So successful are tney one affords immediate benefit, althoug m the nature of the case the throat irritation is j intense. UNRIVALLED TESTIMONY | Under date September 8, 1891, Bit Hill aeain writes: "I should long since Live been dead, but for your Lozenges-^ me worth tlieir weigM in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are. . > Keating's Cough Lozenges are unrivalled remedy for COUGHS, HOARSENESS, and THROAT TROUBLES, are sold in Tins by lall Chemists. _____ """THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF TS of all eaav employ, clean, takes little .1 * space, is jeady for immediate use and acts promptly* Everybody should always have at hand « few Mustard Leaves, for they 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, Rheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic J Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each SI napism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue Sb-Antoine. T;o ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Felton, Gki&iwade, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Drug Company, Ltd., Sydney,



B, B. 8 c y m o v it # SURGEON DENTIST 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established •• 1869 Scam of Ohakges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; filling, per tooth. * A. reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present or such materials as patients prefer, par ticulars given on application. Oonsulta ton free? Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas »diministered when required, Attendance 9 a.m. to 6 p.m . OolomboScreel^ Christchurch. IjlOR the Blood he Life. Clara's world } famed Blood Mixture iswarranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, ad sores of all kinds its effects are marvel' ous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and Us each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid iand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln England. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOB- FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re ieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine^ Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses, Beware of imita iona — / ANE box of Clark's B 41 Pills is war \_> ranted to cure all discharges rom the urinary organs in either sex acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Said in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine valors Sol proprietors, The Lmwlnt and.Midland OWiesT Drujf Co., Lincoln, England tor a^J^_lZM^l--? oUseS' , TTEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES TT-EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES TTEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES -r^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES TTEA'fING'S COUGH LOZENGES £eating\4 cough lozenges "A Simple Fac* >boot» KEATING COUGH LOZENGES. _£«k throughout the. wld, in any country that oajj be named you will find them largely sold, 4-nere is absolutely no remedy that ia s rpee'W w giving relief, so certain to cure nd yet th*s moat delicate can take them. JINRIVALLED REMEDY UNRIVALLED REMEDY UNRIVALLED REMEDY UNRIVALLED REMEDY UNRIVALLED REMEDY UNRIVALLED REMEDY f 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. "Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the same aa the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him thank God, lam still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew s Hospital, no one could possibly ha^e had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. *-I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILI ' MEDICAL NOTE-