The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2817

f Ashburtois : Tuesday, JXoyember 8, 1892

PRICE: OJYE PENNY



Businers J\owce». THE ASHBURTON GUARD[AN. From and after the 30th November, 188 fche terms of Subscription to thif journa will be as follows, viz:— It PAID IN ADVANCE. Par Quartet ... 6a 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6< „ Year ... 24» Od, by post 37s 0< IT BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9< „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6c , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s (k Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, ii or as bis ct as or iaierbioa, Ii 6 ookel, 4i ewii Sbi nji n\y ba <oab ,»at EPPS'SOOCOA. , BRB J^IC-P -A.ST. _- "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawi JJ Wcll«2l«ra *&• operations of digestion andnutrfc 9«JSjW«« tabl«i with a delicately-favoured Cm? 1?! 1? tHs*i m s'jr,MKV9 nB heavy doctor* JOIi. It taby thejudfcious use ofsuchartteleioi diet that a constitution maybe gradually built up until •pone enough to resist every tendency to disease. Kondrtds ofaubtle maladies are floating arotmdua Maty to attack wherever there is a weatpoint. We but weape many a fatal shaft by keeping oursrfyei W farmed with pure Wood and a proper?? ■guriabed frame."—S— article in th« Civil 6mm Mate limply with boiling water or milk, foldini-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thjUft* JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, fcOHDON, ENGLAND. *• Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sta Sion) DUNEDIN MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinuesto afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. >t TilOR the Blood he Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, ud sores of allkinds its effects are marvel • ous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n 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. TOWLES 1 PENNYROYAL AISD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re levo the distressing symptons so preva ent with the sex. Boxes Is ]$d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita iona . / ONE 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 pates in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by ail chemists and patent medicine vendors Sol proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oountie* Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. XT'EATING'S POWDER, "jr EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, \T EATING'S POWDER, XT' EATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, i\. fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AttMLESS TO ANIMALS, O TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rtARMLESS 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 of 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 BWEEJMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread WORMB. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggist?. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON pT T TC ) APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Park, are especially . ecommended by fhe Medical Celebrities of the World for Sterofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic ourse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies . JENSEN'S .PRIZE 3^£313-A.I-» COD LIVER OIL. : I MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST ] LIVERS' | PUBJS TASTELESS * PIHESTIBLE i



Business Notices MANURE. WE HAVIf 1, t O R Sa.L E, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOUK ON HAND. Tucker Jk Bean, GOAL AND PRODUCE! MERCHANTS. KOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Craigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHAKGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock afe a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and. charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED, I Fire nnd Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current J_ii Rates. — , Agents for Canterbury — Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNtf, 10 109 Manager. 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. H. Carson, TANCRED STREET. October 19, 1892. FRANK » A.r.Y 9 Late ot Ash burton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &s. REPAIRS IN "ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p oniDtitude and despatch. HOFSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY WORTH KNOWING. THE only Establishment in Ashburton where you can get a Perfect Fit, Good Material, and Workmanship with Moderate Charges, is at the SCIENTIFIC TAILORING COMPANY, G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager, I Who is acknowledged to be the right man | in the right place. Come and inspect the 1 Stock, everything new and choice. I Note the old address, I TANCRED STREET, near the Arcade 10J135 €. M. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, I ASHBURTON, I BEGS to announce that he has I DISPOSED of the " Dispensary," I and solicits for his successor a continu- J ance of that support so freely accorded to I himself. I ORDERS for Brooke's Sheep Dip, I Poisoned Wheat, and JErated Waters I may be left with Mr Prichard, and will I receive prompt attention. I ____ i ASHBURTON DI3PENSAWI T^HE Business hitherto carried on by I A Mr C. M, Brooke will be conducted I in future by I Mr la. E. I'ricliurri The present stock will be hrgely I augmnntad, and any article not held will I be immediately procured and kept in I stock afterwards. I A correct copy of all Prescriptions will I be made, and it will only be necessary for I a customer to give the copied number I when requiring a renewal. I All country orders will receive prompt I attention, and it will be the new I proprietor's endeavor to make I "THE DISPENSARY" a well appointed establishment in every | respect. 10J2Q3



_______________^ Business Notices IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA-ASKIYOURCROCER^FOR NELSONS iIKIMOATE&^ COLD&SIWERMEBALS ■■■Wni Mi «&4?»?A. CELEBRATEDfcTHEIBESEi^'A^^^ PURE INDIAN CHINA^CEYirON TEAS PROCURABLE New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS H~E~b° ~~7.. . w \g g g CAPITAL^dIsrE MILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL^ COMPANY, * NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST ?17RRENT RATES MILES & CO., _________ _ AGENTS, __ JUST OPENED. TWENTY-FOUK DOZEN LADIES' AND GENTS' STANLEY SHOES AT 2s Cml per pair, —ALSO BATHING TRUNKS. BOYS 6d, YOUTHS Bd, MEN'S 9»? and Is. -ALSO BATHING COSTUMES. 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 And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that havel'never been heard of in Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings.' NOTE THE ADDRESS : [Z2f» The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s anc H. C, Segors. RAST STREET, ASHBI/RTONj 8 200



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BTIxER? Ot PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest matxefc price We are also EJS&J** 1 ST^RE GRAIJS on Farmers account in our NEW GRAIN JsIUKES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornwwkii and I wine supplied at Lowest Current Rk'es, R O L LI T T & C O, CANTERBURY MTLLS OFFICES and STORES ;Wert Street, Ashburton MANURES. NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. A ngrlo-Continental High-Clagg 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. bonFdust. For mixing with Superphosphate, or for U3e alone. chesterfieTd 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. 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. WUOLPACKS, 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 Ivailway Siding. Account Sales are promptly rendered. All Lots will be valued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors' interests carefully protected. MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakaia, Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE,ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. k LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and A 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. BAYID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover 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 I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR]ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY] SUPERPHOSPHATE-£5 15aper ton on trucks at Belfast;, ■ -o ■ D. THOMAS, SOLF. AGENT FOR ASHBTJRTONj



■ i iii ■Him ■ — "Ip^—— ____ Business Notice?. THB RONGO PAT TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA dfacbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand) In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Afore All Other Remedies rpHB KKW CURE is the only JSpeelfl X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup- the NEW CURE has no rival* 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 CURB 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 frtely 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 fid ; Grindeli* Robust. Ciear thma Tobacco 2s 6d It. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOB," HAS just received the latest novelties in TWEEDS, COATINGS, / WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, E<rc< Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a cull. Greatest assortment in the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. \ R C A D E. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR v JUJtIBO 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. Anderson & Co., TIMARU. 9 1 Wool. Wool. Wool. /CLIENTS entrusting their clips tome 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 large quantity of Purple Top, Green Top, and Devonshire Greystone Turnip Seed, Rape, Cloven*, etc., UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY: on Sale at Lowest Possible Prices. Jolin GL ReMcII, AGENT FOR The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. JT. T. FORD A CO "VI "EW ZEALAND WOOL S CORES. IN (Late R. Wilkin and Oo.), 164, Herbpoeo Street, ChristcßTKOH. 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 Addins[tou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in Town or Country * Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the ' Receiving and Delivery of Slock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. ~~J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. £2 A WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by either sex, working even* ings and taking orders for us. Permanent; work if required, Enclose stamp for particulars. NQVELTY JMPORTWG CO,, 0 41 Sydney



business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancked Strebt, Ashburton J rpO Encourage the saving of small sums _1_ the Society will take , MONEY ON DEPOSIT lii sums of One Pound and upwards, In ter sat 5 pc» cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and apwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest .will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to b© reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shajl have been deposited, up to the day on when the money, shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the #hole or part of che sura deposited, but not in less sume than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent   <f i 5 6& »» for longer periods at 6  For particular! apply ':-■■ EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. Mr W. F, Thompson, SURGioW T\B!NTIST, URGKON X/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRXSTOHU«*CH Hours—lo a.mo 6 p,na Having purchwed Dr N. A. Nkely's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 r „, „, _ . , 1.1 -..I ■■ ■■ lIIWI——— I G. Fa^wcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administerpd. Private Residence—Wills Stree*, West; Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in, 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 qualifications 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 con£derit are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually qua -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandie Brand to give good wear. Should anj 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 Shcoter Boots, very suitable arid 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. Thss Brand has in the past been favorably known n the Ash burton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, J ASH BURTON <5j X cW^t madebypersonso either sex, in their own localities, at work tor us. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the «rork. You don't need capital, or above the 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 aa much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the tim don't delay, but write to ue at once.— Sinson and 00. Portland Maine United States TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. T 7"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Toiu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Coißpound,ademulcen*expec tor*ns, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. T7"AY'S Compound, for Coughs L\_ Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgie \A- Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. ; r INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. fSOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, r Stockport, England mSST YOURSELF! £QHFdo not rely on Qumlm or j| mlM^B ImnoiteH. but if troubled with BSMBShad or Gleet, Whitef, or wij HBM uiuwtuMl discharge, go to tho Oheoißt ||'™^H.^.v..v for Bitf O" It cures in BpF^B a low d»y* without the aic or pablioity W»*HolMocto*. HUtheunimMAnmie** KgAttn twt. Pirciyrietor*, tt i —^^^_ I^^^^l s'rans Chemical CINCINNATI. O. WHH^ U.S.A. _^^^^H