The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. SGO

Ashburtoin : Thursday, December 2*), 1892

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1 Business Noticesj CHRISTMAS, 1892. ■V EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE -l> SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Ewthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. j FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. OABSON. UWhENCfi, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By Svkciax, Appointment to His Ex cellency the governor.) "DEG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS I2sperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s6d „ „ . Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a do en cabinets for 15s. 10 12,



EPPS'SJOCOI _. **By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawf Which govern Urn operations of digestion and nutri tion, andbraearenil application of the fine proper tie* «f wen-selected ooooa, Mr. Epps ha* provided o« breakfast table* with a delicately-flavoured bererage whioh mar save «■ many heary doctors' Mils. Itiibjtheiadicioaitueofiuchartfcleiofdiet that a constitution maybe gradually built npnntil Hundreds olsabtle maladies an floating around us nady to attack wherever there is a weak point W« may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ounalres mil fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished tarns,"—Set article Is Urn OivU&nm Madt simply with boiling water or milk. toldini-lb. packets by Grocen, labelled tta»»ft» JAMES EPPS ft CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. "Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN MRS SIT,K, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. IjX)R the Blood he Life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture iswarranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, adsores 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. fIiOWLES' PENNYROYAL A»D X STEEL PILLS FOB FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re* leve the distressing symptons so preva int with the sex. Boxes Is Jfcd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen iors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN. nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., linooln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita ions ____' 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 «k>l proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT-EATING'S POWDER, •tr EATING'S POWDER* JV. T^EATING'S POWDER* - 1£ EATING'S POWDtfR, T7" EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, tfLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, IT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, I_T ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O 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 destroyinfj fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The Public ate Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold in Tins only. ° KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A rtTBBLY VEGETABLE gWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most SrJeSble method of administering the Only cSrtain remedy for intestikal or thbead wobms. It is a perfectly wfeandmild pre paration; and is espec^Uy adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. pJop^etor^raOMASJ^TlN^^on. lODINE OF IRON pjj^| <^ APPROVED by the Academy of Mcdi :*e of Parish are especially ecomme. .^d w fhe Medical Celebrities of the Wor d for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the «rlv stages of Consumption, Constitutional WeK£; Poorness of Blood and for ■timnlating and regulating its periodic oX Nore genuine unless signed ' Blanoard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sdd% Druggwto* and Chemists through u t Colonies COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of LinJ ; seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. TT*AY'& Compound, a demulcen fexpec- J^. tcrfcnfc, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. XT'AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgia |jL Face*ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS \ A digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. • , , /fiOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xt mtains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Hitman Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phoxphorus and lame. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES ii real Brain Feed, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chuiehill's signature Price, Prepared orly by BWANN HHEMIST WANN) ijHBMIST, PARIS.



ORIZA PERFUMERY, 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. 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. OrJza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza —New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Orlza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic i and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adisa'toilets. , Orfa»-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 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 lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or jßaUne-Coloiante (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, and bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza'lncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz% Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flew«»



111 WHO SUFFER 'Ssfirs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a W, HIMPIE AP CERTAIN RVlimV Combined with simple method flJUfllJl 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 FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidentia "Htjmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. , Abullhh Lank London



I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTAJBLIS kTd' ".. ..„ 18 6 9 CAPITAL^ONJEMILLION. THEPREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, I NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT IUTKB MILES* & CO., . AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. p I ii I n i^ym^^^^^^i^^ipn uf nc p (non-poisonous.) KBSSHHHHHSSHHHHHS (poisonous.) CTa«d and r«c«mm«ad«d by Flock. U«cd and r«<-omm««ded »y— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 i vV. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 Gr. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- 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 New Zealand, and many millions Owners, throughout the world. , w«wiy introduced. £»rice~(ir- casks) 5s 6d per I»rice-(m kegs) sOs percwt. ? drallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp, *s* v, -m • i t i^/i ni, «• Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flu%d makes 100 Gallons Dip, as much again. Compare the prices Chief AarentS-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchuroh. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ashburton and Bakaia.



IMPOETANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT, CITE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S ■■ . i Stock oft Tapestry Carpets Un exceptionally 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: — Tapestry Carpets, usual price 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, special 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 «O« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHAJJES- Usual Prices 9d 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 M Now Offered at about Half-Price. ■ SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES. W. Strange and Co.



ir YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKfcYOUR GROCER FOR AWARDED Wk M^ A—— aK©MOATE &c' goldscSiuermbmLS i ■■■ m mm: ■■■ #&*P°>L'_ CELEBRATEDfcTHE BESH^*^?*^* 4 PURE INDIAN CHINAtfCEYCON TEAS PROCURABLE



NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SALEIN^LARGij OR SMALL QUANTITIES. Anfflo-f onf iDent U iUjph-claas Superphosphate. The Certified Analysis of this made by Dr Voelcker and Sons at time of shipment gave the splendid result of 38-31 per cetit of Soluble Phosphate. BONiTbuST. 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. ASHBURTON—DECEMBER 8, JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 13. ——o ■ : 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 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, 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, I ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. ♦•Matauta,' from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. i S 1 have been appointed Sole Agent for AsUburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY « SUPERPHOSPHATE—£'S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast 0 " ■ D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTONJ



j Busiri.,3 Notices. > THii ±w>xNi,o Pal TENEI XLI " I KOUTOU KATOA j fliacbean Stewart'g i NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain' and forest Plants of New Zetland] Tn 4 sthma the New Cure has proved ltsel to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* rpHE MEW CURSTIs the only Specif. X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bath? and all the attendant worry incident* the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURI disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshini, 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, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, as t?d ; Grindeli* RobUßt Cigrar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



) Business JNoticea. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETI. Offices : Tancked Street, AsußmßTow t TO Encourage th« saving of small sums the Society wiil 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 up ware's received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on eveiy 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 sume than One Pound, except when closing the aoeount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per oent for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager, Mr W. F Thompson, SURGEON TVINTIST, URGE ON JjENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHUrtCH



flours—loa.m &o6p,m Having purchased De N. A. Nbbiy's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 G. Tawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administerpd. Private Residence—Wills Street, West rfXCELSIOfi SHOETNG~'FOKGE Oi AND COACH FACTORY. John Pager, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently i performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, I {Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail °J^! G. Jesson



(Late J. 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. Spectac'es te suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late 3. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay Preserve Your Eyosifyht, 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 required ) fitted into frames n>ade to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. A nice piece of Furniture is a v«ry appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, — And at--



J T FORD * CO "VI EW ZEALAND WOOL STORES. JLM (Late R. Wilkin and Co.). 164, Hereford Street, ChrißTCßTEch. 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 Addingtou Market weekly Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALfcSinTownorCoimtry 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.



£2 A WEEK A ND UPWARDS may be made by -"- either 6ex, working even ings and taking orders for us. Permanent; work if required, Enclose stamp for partisulars. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO.. _41_ Sydney MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL? Superior Quality now being offered to the Public For Sale BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, I WHOLESALE BT C. B. KNIGHT.



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF TS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. - Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Leave?, for they we 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 *its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all tho qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each nanism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b*> had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fkiveon, Gmmwadjs, & Co., Melbourne. ACSTUALIAN DBUG COMPANY, I/TD. Sydney.



Plckford & ITndrlll's ! ASHBORTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE ! fX^HERE is on view a very Choice and 'JL Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD , FURNITURE Manfacturerl by tho Ficm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laige Sto-'.k i>l Chuicu Patterns in Carpets, Liaoleums, FJoor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian JJem Wood Chairs, etc., ec, at tha ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANORED STREET, Opposite the Arcade. jLM to Sj 1 PER DAYtobe c& J- c£j'' '(" madebypersonso either sex, in their own loialiHes, at. work tor us. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Anyone can do the work. 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 as much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the trn (don't delay, but write to us at onoe.— SiircoN and Co, Portland Mains Vflited States



Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohurnr Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ %gw Print Butter Car riers, German Dai*y Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SOHS Concord, N.H., U.S A EiUbiwhcd 1818