The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2858

AsHBTTBTO^: Tuesday, December 27/1892'

pbice: one PENjrir j



Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1885 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— I# FAID IX ADVANCE. I Par Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 | , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKBD. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by port, 21s 6d , Year .... 30s Od, by ; post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Dearth Notices, if of at t.u uiij >i Ui3fr,ioa, U 6 okel, 4* awh Stmn >my be leat /TOBATirUL-COMFOBTIKGr. EPPS'S COCOA. .BBBAKPABT. •By a thorough kaswledge of the natural lawi* mmhi vbfch mfcy tart as many heavy doctor* W^ttfil.^toejuiUcioiisiueofinchMtMwofdl^ urn a eODtutution may be gradually built up until* stMw^ao«|^tonftiat«f^teiMl«no7todLwus.: BMMMOa ofiubtM maladies are floating around t» s NadyloattMkwMreTerthereiiftweiUrpolnt We 1 ■griOod &ama. H-See article In the Civil S^vim ■a* simply with bdhiig water or milk. •old In J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled ths»»W JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCBOPATHIC CHBMISTi, LONDON. ENGLAND. "Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» bion) DUNBDIN 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, oombined with Very Moderate Charges. |jX)R the Blood he Life. Clark's world P 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 allkirids its effects are marvel ■ [ous. 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. rWLBS' PENNYROYAL AI«D STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lere the distressing symptons so prova nt with the sex. Boxes Is JM to 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen Jon. Prepared only by the LINCOLN nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesa!e Houses. Beware of imita ions « ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ranted to cure all discharges rom the urinary organs in either sex aoquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4>6d each, by ail chemists and patent medicine vendors 30l proprietors, The Lraceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. I£ EATING'S POWDER, 1^ EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, T> EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, T/- EATING'S POWDER, ' fBUGS, FLEAS, rtILLSI MOTHS, I BEETLES, TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj 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 ace Cautioned that package* 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 VVBXLY VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, botl in appearance and taste, furnishing a mos agreeable method of administering the onV certain remedy for intestinal or threai worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted fo Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, Londoi BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON pT T T C. A PPROVED by the Academy of Medic ii A of Paris, are especially .ecommendet W Medical Celebrities of the World fo Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), th« early stages of Consumption, Constitution* * Weakness, Poorness of Blood and foi stimulating' and regulating its periodic : onne. Nore genuine unless signed ' Blanoard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemuts through ut Colonies _ TtlOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, _L» Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of LinJ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'* Compound, a demulcent expec tonnt, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. T7^AY'S Compound, for Coughs _l\. Colds, is equally serviceab!e Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in! Neuralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J artloles. Bold Everywhere. Manufactory, gtookport, England •



I Business Noticesj CHRISTMAS, 1892. TVJ'EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE •^ 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. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. LAWfiENGB,- ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By S?eciat. Appointment to His Ex cellency the Governor.) T>EG 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 '£- 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphi te of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mtaine two of the principal ingre X diehts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., PhospKoriu and Lithe. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill a Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSraiTES id real Brain F©sd, and in cases ifuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle beam Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly by SWANN fiHEMISI WANN* VHEMI.ST, PARIS. ORiZA PERFUMERY 11, Plaoc de 1* Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS _LJ 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, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriz»—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 adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of 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 handkerche 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 Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* 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, anc* bottle ;or in - boxes, the bottle only without r accessories > Ess-Oriza-Incpiore Vfolette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a r nosegay pi violets. sa-O/izi Suave white iotrope Bou • quefcoftheflcwot Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AMI CERTAIN REUVnV C°mt>ined with simple methoc UJulVlljU 1 of treatment, recommendec by a leading qualified medical man—t Specialist In these cases, and used by hin for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp fo reply. .. All communications strictly confidents "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne PRKNOH CREAM~GCJM r EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Kiel ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <&c, AsnUf*** Lank Lonho;?



|__ . ■ ', ■ Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. bstablish"b:d o ;.. .„■ issa CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. T^E PfiEMIKB £HD WEALTHIEST OOLONIAI> COMPANY, ' 1 NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROP^ THRESHING MACHINES, «fee, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT HATKB MILES & CO., __ __ AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES I ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |jBPKSgii)POWDER IHP limiHjMl i>ip: ■ . (NON-POISONOUS.) .iMMWMIMUBIMMIMI (POISONOUS.) IJMi4u4fiMmniM|^ Urn* »»* rrc«»«tiiM»«*« »y- Flock. J. D. Ritchie Chief Inspector Daigety & Co.. Otago ... 93,000 of Stock (as Manager of Handysidjs, Roberts & Co., Mount Royal Station) ... 24,000 Wellington 37.000 C. G. Tbipp, Canterbury ... 50,000 C. J. Haepek, Canterbury ... 20,000 G. W Mcßae, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... 5,003 >V. O. Rutherfprd, „ 20,000 A.H. Ayrtow „ ... 1,000 F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 14,000 G. Armstrong „ ... 5,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 60,000 J. Hurst „ ... 3,000 Manager, Ida Valley, Otago 28,000 J. B. Blair, Ofcago(PubH« Dip) „ Waipaoa, Gisborne 16^000 And by many other well-known Floe { W. Gerard, Canterbury ,/... 56,000 Owners. throughout the world. Ppioe-{m kejp)sO» per cwt .Price—(in caaki) Bm 6d per wt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. inn w» •5* aflo^>,« „ «. Another well-known Powder Dip ooits ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices Chief A«reut»-BLACKBURNE t^O, Cftristclmr eh. « DISTBISS; AGENTS-Miieg and Co., Ashburton and Bakaia. IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. nrS HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAEEHOtJSJtMAN'S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE j TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows; — 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, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 1 Id, 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 SUfISHAfIES- Usual Prices 93 lid, 13 6d> 16a 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.



lIF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKitf OUR GROCER FOR ■J ( NELSONS cpLBiyIOATC"OI UNJMtSICARMBMLS ■»■ Wf^i ■■ , *&*f**l^ CaEBRATEDfcTHE ■VBXbW.V#&&fc PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS I procurable: MANURES, k NOW IN STOCK AND FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES; Anglo-Continent*! High-Class Mupcrphosphatc. 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 la «our 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. * * SPEOtAL 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. WOOLPACKS, TWINF, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted and commodious ; specially adapted for the Display of WOOL, and are connected with Kail way 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 Bakaia. Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEB OF COMMISSION. 0 PERIODICAL SALES HELD [THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. i LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and J\. attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lota, 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, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Matauta, 1 from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of I 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 Bole Agent for Ashburton 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 1 SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucka at Belfast D. THOMAS, 1 SOLI? AGENT FOR ASHBtTRTON i ".;■■■



- ' • —' —£& I Busings Notice*, f! i i THE BONGO. PAX TKSKI Khi ■ I KOUTOUKATOA >: Macbean StewurtV i KEW CURE FOX ASTHMA, $'•' EW CUBE KOR CROUP r ;-^ i NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA < NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC '&. , BRONCHITIS - 'i. In Asthma the New Cure has proved ttsel to be Head and Shoulders Above - All Ocher Remedies 'yHa SEW CURB isthe only Spenf) * X yet discovered for Diphtheria, ■ V In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival fi ' It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bath? 'M * and all the attendant worry incidents -'"'" the arrival of the Midnight Monsttr. fr In iVphoid Fever the NEW'CCRI*'. -disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing' sleep, ' ™$, The NEW CURE is the only tri»l Luug-Dioiufectarit • .^ ■ In no instance has a death oocunwpff ■■ from diptheria whsn the *«New Cure has been freely used from the first oataet. :'1 of the disease, and so great are it* pro.^ f tective powers, th»t the complaint has ■'-''* never been, known to spread to other - i members of the family. ->^ A~| The New Cure, 3s M ; Grindelia Kooost I Clear Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d . t | J.T. FORD 4- CO| "VI EW ZEALAND WOOL SPORES.} I XS . (Late R. Wilkin and Co.X >-1 164, HiBEFOBD Street, Chbistovtmc | AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION • I '• ' * >"■ AGENTS' ' ' For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, -.- i Hides, Grain, or other Produoe. i —vp ■ . LAND and STATIONS valued and sol either fey Auction or Private Treaty. ''* i Will attend Addintftow Market weekly > Ashburton and Tinwald every altenntp,;;. Kirwee and Darfield monthly! . |ij| i CLEARING SAlAsTnTownorConntnffc Will receive prompt attention* r '. —- ' ■■ - * f >■'>!■; MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to «||| '{ Roceiving and Delivery of Stook »■; trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton SiSWig^jSr-**!11^:: ! J. T. FORD, I _^^ AuctioM)|r.}';Lj; ---£2 A WEEK !"'"^ A ND UPWARDS may be made .Tq^ -^- either sex, working «yen,4 ; ings and taking orders for ue. Permamtiio- , work if required, Enclose stomp'ft* ; partiaulars. ? ■' NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., ■ U Sydney >J - "'S'l MOUNT SOMERS ,:?' coal: coai*!;4s Superior Quality now being offend to. . the Public {.', F O R S A L •?, , BY ALt,"- \0 COAL MERCRANTS, WHOLESALE • . , ■■■§:.] 0. B. KNIGHT. f|] TKE_ UNIVERSAL SINAPMtiSi^ MUSTARD LEAF TS of an easy employ, clean, takes little t space, is ready for immediate use 1 and acts promptly. . ," I Everybody should always have at han<C;i| a few Mustard Leave?, for they are know* 1 to prevent a great number *of in| .1 dispositions. _ -- .^j -1 The Sinapism is employed with dooomJl f in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases r>f tk#?:i Throat, Palpitations of the Hear^'f Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatiapi J CongestionH, Paralysis, and Apopleelfel Prepared with choice Mustard Fowd«| M the Uqiversal Sinapism possesses all '^/Mm qualities of conservation and activity. TH m Directions for use accompany, «Mtt:-l| napism. . ' ' ?"~$ * j PARIS: '- "f'l P. Mkuley, 136 Rue St-Antoine.,, .Q I To ba had from all Chemists and frw I Messks Fkltoit, Grim wade, & Co^iTlS Melbourne. . '-, , Ti | sm AcaTRAUAN Drug CoMPA«y,\-I>tii..i|'l Sydney. ■ ■■'V^i^,:'! Family Dairy .Churns, Factory OhwriU I Factory' Butter Worker*, Family |;| Batter Workers, Batter &Mpg| f J \gn Print Batter Car- *■ ; -<:-:|';| riers, German D*wr f'i^'Jj And everything neeJe^ in • Oreameiyor-Btttter'Fa^i^.^iilli Send for Circulars and Prick|i ( :| PORTER BLANOHARD'S «<|||l si



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILE ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Orncm : Tanchbd Strew, Ashbcrtoh ry*O Encourage the saring of qmall sums X 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 up wart'B received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete; Pound' deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Poundnshall have I teen 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 acoount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent »» »» 6 j» fy »> for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD STEPHENS,' Manager. Mr W. F Thompson, SURGEON "T\»^TIST, URGKON JJBNTIST, 218 HIGH STREET OHRISTCHUj«CH Hours—lo a.m to 6 p,n» Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbclt'b Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office; Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Wills Street, West; xoelsiob shoeing forge AND COACH FACTORY. John Pages, 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. G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on band and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles to suit all sights, from la 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 JSyesl&ltt, 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, »: nalek, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (" if required f>) fitted into frames made 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 aud New Year's Gift, —And at-- Pickford A UndrlU's ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE THERE -is on view a very Choice and Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Munfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laige Sto^k ol Choice Patter*™ lv Carpets, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at tha ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANORED STREET, Opposite the Arcade. JLM to X?A per day w*• J3£/ JL Hurt madebypersonso either sex, in their own localities, at work tor üb. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Anyone can da the work. You don't need capital, or above the some as none. We will start you. No i 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 ii* 8 ructions mailed free. Now is the tha don't delay, but writ* to us at once.— Snruow and Co, Portland M*m»