The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2857

AsHBURTOis: Saturday, December 24, 1802

PRICE: ONE I'ENJN V



L:i;siness Notices. ' THE ASHBtfRLOtf UUAUDIAN I From and after the 30th November, 1885 the terms of Subscription to this journal .1 will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IK ADVANCE. Par Ouartei ... 6s Bd, by post, 9a 6 HaU-vear... 12s 6d, by post, ISb 6d ' Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKKD. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, bypost, 10s 9d Hall-year... 15s Od, by. post, 21s 6d " "ear ... 30b Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if oke t,K )"-' * ><••!" i"-/ !l) «"lfc ;WLk#ETUIr-COVIFOB,Tm&. EPPS'SJOCOI .BREAKFAST. . "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law* Which govern Ute operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a esreral application of the fine proper' ties Of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eppe baa provided oor fanakfut tobies with a delicately-navpured Mrerage which may save us many heavy doctor* bills, it is by the j udioioua tue of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us nady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ounelves Well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the CivilStnm QoKtU. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled that** JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, JLONPQN, ENGLAND, "Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» '.ion) j DUNEDIN ! MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourufc3 and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. the Blood heLife. Clark's; world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, iid sores of all kinds its effects are marvel jous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists •ad patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid i«nd Counties Drag Co, Lincoln England. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL A&D J STEEL PILLS FOB. FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re jeve the distressing symptons so preva nfc with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d of »11 Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen tlors. Prepared, only by the LINCOL^ nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG J()., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita ions ___' ONE box cf 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 fche 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. \T EATING'S POWDER, XT' EATING'S POWDER, XT'EATING'S POWDER, IV T7" EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, sillslmoths, BEETLES, Mosquitoes. TTAKMLESS TO ANIMALS, o TJ ARMLKSS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ia 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. SoW 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 SWBEIMEAT, both in appearance and taßte, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or threap worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS" JODINE OF IRON pT T J A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine A of Paris, are especiallj .ecommeuded jy 4ie 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 ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies JENSEN'fcJ .BELIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST * * LIVERS PUKE ASTELESSf . PIUESTIBLE



Business Notices] CHKISTMAS, 1892. IV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THI -^ SE.VFON. New Fruits, New Tea?, ' New Nuts, f New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Etrthenware, Follow' ware, Brushware and Light; Ironmongery FIRST SHOP IS TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS. (By Steciax. Appointment to Kis EX CELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.) T>EG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS L2s per doz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s6d „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a do en cabinets for 15s. _____J£JJL 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S : Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the" faculty for the cure of Consumption, Ohroiti Cough and General Debility i t )ntatnß two of the principal ingre JL 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 ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB ia real Brain Food, and in cases ■>luscular and Nervous Exhaustion *> »oquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, Prepared orly bj SWANN (\ HEM IS 1 WANN) \J HE MI ST. PARIS. 08IZA PERFUMERY. H, Place de 1* Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I 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). Savon-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 riolet. 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 and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adias' 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 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 the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenoios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of 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, an« bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very I most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Ojrizi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flf ww unS"iSniil^r3 Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should ' i end for Advice, and fu instructions re ? lating to a i mi, mm and certain r RV HIP IIV Combined with simple method 3 Ujjiilljul of treatment, recommended I by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist in these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FOBWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp fo; reply. All communications strictly contidentia " HUMANITAS, Q.P.Q., Melbourne FRitfCH OREAMIHJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Oreamy Bicl ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. A,Biiu.iJNr Lank Lonhcw



i Business Notices , New Zealand Insurance Coipany BBTABLIB h"bD° ". ... 18 59 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THE PrJIMIEK ipT^IALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, J NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINE RISKS . \ ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST orURIfiST jUTKB MILES & CO., :""; AGENTS DEATH TU PARASITKS !! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFTED. FLUID |ffTFX7¥SSl POWDER ■„ (NON-I'OISOJTOUS.) '™"?^* i*^* (POISONOUS.) r««<l and TM«mm«iid«d t>y iTm.il WIM f r*tomnnM «»y- Flock. J. D. Ritchie Chief Inspector Daigety & Co., Ofcago ... 93,000 of Stock (hs Manager of Handyside, Roberts & Co., Mount Royal Station) ... 24,000 Wellington ... . . SIOOO C. G. Tkipp, Canterbury ... 50,000 C. J. Harpbr, Oantpfbury ... 20,000 \<i. W Mcßae, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... 5,00) I*. O. Rutherford, „ 20,000 A.H. Ayrton ... 1,000 P. H. Richmond, Marlborongh 14,000 G. Armstrono „ ... 5.00 C R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 60,000 J. Hurst  .. 3,000 Manager, Ida Valley, Otago 28,000 J. B. Biair, Otago (Public Dip) „ Watpaoa, Gisborne 16,000 And by many other well-known Floci W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep _. . . . . j Hew Zealand, and many millions ar.wiy l«tr«.l«c«rt. throu«hont the world. Price— (in kegs) £sOs» per cwt Price-(in casks) Ss 6d per 1 @wt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1n n vn •j*o'?lo^^^ «. Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha I Gallon H luia makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices Chief A.ureut«- BLACKBURNE & , Ciiristchur eh. district AGENTs- M iie S and Co., Ashburton and Bakaia. AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF A WHOLESALE Warehouseman's $ntL*e Stock AT ENORMOUS DISCOUNTS FROM*COST PRICE] Special Sale—Friday Saturday, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. WE have been fortunate in Securing for Cash, on excep tionally favorable terhis, a Wholesale Warehouse man's Entire Stock of Fancy Dress Materials, New Season's Prints and Ginghams, Ladies' Silk and Lace Mantles and Capes, Black Cloth Jackets, Silk Gloria Dust Cloaks, Ladies' and Misses' Straw Hats, Infanvs' Millinery, &c, and will offer same for Sale on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and follow ing days, at HALF-PRICE. FOR PARTICULARS OF THE VARIOUS LOTS SEE HANDBILLS PLEASE NOTE: WE CLOSE at 1 p.m on THURSDAYS and REMAIN OPEN Till 9 p.m, on SATURDAYS ■ W, STRANGE AND CO



I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER TOR NELSON m awarded tm m -wmk m ■■■■■■ (£MS;MOATE &C>' 1 gold&swermedals ■»■ mm *&* P*f CELEBRATEDfcTHE BEST * &'¥/*>& PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE MANURES. NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SaLeTnlTrgßJ OR SMALL QUANTITIES. A ftglo-eontfnent il High-Class Superphosphate. ga^l^^ of ship m ent BONE DUST. : For mixing with Superphosphate, or for use alone, CHESTERFIELD GUANO We are m a position to offer these Manures at prices within the reach of every farmer, ■.-.■■••■ * SPEOCAL QUOTATIONS FOR LARGE QUANTITIES. WOOL WOOL. WOOL \ SALES FOR THE SEASON 1892-3. j ASHBURTON—DECEMBER 8, JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 13. ': ••—. »-Q..i ■■in ■ ' . » -LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips onsigned to us far Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINF, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. wnnr , *** Well hSh, ted. a, nd commodious ; specially adapted for tho 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 & ..C0... Ashburton and Rakaia, Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING GASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, I FKEE 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. S Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. "Matautft, 1 from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of j MESSRS KURST AND SON, LONT»N, 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 SUPEBPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY * SUPERPHOSPHATE~£S 16s per ton on trucks at Belfast -o ■ D. THOMAS, SOLI? AGENT FOR ASHBUIITON



i fciusir jo oiiues. THK RUM,O P^ TENEI XLi | KOUTOU KATOA j Waobr n fttewurt * » NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. RVV CUBE EOR CROUP ; NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC 6 BRONCHITIS ' Prej;aped from the Mountain and forest [ Plants of New Zealand 1 ( Triisthmathe cN#w Carehw proved itsel io be Head and ShouldersAbore All Othar Remedies PIIK NEW CURE is the only Specif? 1 J- yet discovered for Diphtheria' In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival It saves umetiofi, lighting fires,-hot bath* and hi] the attendant worry incident* he arrival of ihe Midnight Monster. In i'yphoid Fever die NEW CORE disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing, The NEW CURITia the only tru* Lung Diuinfectant In no instance has a death oocurrei 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, thst the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s «*d ; Grindelij. KoDtnt Cj«ar Asthma Tolwcco, 2s 6d J. T. FOKI> * CO ■"VJ EW ZEALAND WOOL SCORES. Ly (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 164, Hekefoed Strict, CHKisrcaracH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMBSSIOH 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 Addincttoii Market weekly Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Dai field monthly ; CLEARING SALfcS in Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attecd to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en-* trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton „ J. T. fOKD, AuctJon*er. £2 A WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by -"- either sex, working even- ■ ings and taking orders for us. Permanene ■ work if required, Enclose stamp for H partisulars. ■ NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., I M Sydney ■ MOUNT SOMERB I COAL! COAL! I Superior Quality now being offered to ■ the Public ■ F O R S A L *M BT ALL H COAL MERCHANTS, I WHOLESALE I •T H C. B. KNIGHT. I 1 * ~~~ , -^B THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM ■ MUSTARD LEAF 1 TS of an easy employ, clean, takes litth^l space, is ready for immediate u*^H and acts promptly. Fverybody should always have at haw^| a few Mustard Leave?, for they are know^H to prevent a great number of in^H dispositton.s. - ' rJ he Sinapism is employed with BOoccs^| in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases <t tb^H throat. Palpitations of the Heat^H Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatisn^l Congestions, Paralysis, mid Apoplecti^H Prepared with choice Mustard Fnwde^l the Universal Sinapism possesses all th^H qualities of cor.seivation and activity. Directions for use accompany eao^^l napibm. PARTS: ■ P. Meulev, 135 Rue St-Antoine. .11 To bt had from all Chemists and fro^H Messrs Felton, Grimwade, & Co., Melltourne. ,hH AI'OTRALIAN DHCG C'OMrANY, LTD. Sydney. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churi^B Factory Butter "Workers, Fsmilj,^| Butter Workers, Batter ISickJ ig«« Print Butter Cat- riorß, German D*ttTf _^H Paper And everything needed ia" % t;jmp)^^| Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD-B HQl^| Osoqed, N.H., U.S A ' E.Ubii»hod 1818 H



Business XCotic^s. ■ASJllil :iT"N ihRMANEJSI BUILD ING Aim INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offioe.v : Takckk!) Stveet, Asiuburtok rT'"O Encourage the saving of small sum JL tins Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT fn sums of One Pound and upwards, In r.er«jt 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwarr i received on Deposit, and Interest will to allowed on every complete Pounc deposited, to be reckoned from the daj on which a complete Pound shall haw 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 wher dosing the account; Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »> »i 6 »»  , for longer periods at 6 , : For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. ffllrlir.jp Thompson, SURGEON T\ 1 Iff TIS T, URGE ON 1/.ENT.IBT, 2xß HIGH STREET CHRISTOHU^CH Hours—lo a.m So 6 p,m Having purchased Dr N. A> Nbeiy'b Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 Gr. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. " Nitrous Oxide Gas administered, Private Residence—Wills Stree f, •"■ r West W. J. BUSH AND CO TUSTILLEKS and IMFOBTEBP ov ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUK ESSENCE? SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra iSuper Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. VISOH * STOCK 55 Jewbit Street, Lohdon, E.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added lil T0 VA. PER DAYt°be <3i -1 Jsj TC made by persons o either sex, in their own lo^aliHes, 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 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 iv s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-ri don't delay, but write to us at once.— SinsOn and Co, Portland Maine United States TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis. Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin^ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. -■ KAY 'h Compound, ademulcen f expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs Colds, is equfcily serviceab'e iorses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic PUls, a specific in]S' suralgie Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. ptOAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England YOURSELF I Do no* wlj on QnMsk> or V(L« Impofton, but if troubled tritk I^^^^B (i»aoirb(W or Gleet, Whites, or any ■V|H| Bou»tnr»l d'vlmrKe. go to the Cheeiiiit Im|l »n.i a«k for Bl|{ Q* It cures Ui • frw d»y» without ihesfc or publicity g>*^ ot Moctcr. It tithe unimr HAvuniemt turt. Fr'-wietoWi it i V^HnL **m* Chimical C'o.fßHEl v. %. a.