The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2888

-isHBTTRToa: Thursday, February 2, 1898.

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I Business Notices MT S 0 H & STOCK - 55 Jewkn Street, London, E.C. Publisoers ot OHRLSTMxIS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The fiighiy Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED OARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



EPPS'SCOCOA. , BBS JLICF^ST. "By »thorough knowMgo of the natural lawa Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-select'?'! cocoa, JUr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables ■sricii a delicately-flavoured boverage which may savo us many heavy doctors* bills. It is by the j udioious use of such articles Of diet: that a constitution may be gradually built up until. 3troug enough to resist every tendency to disease, Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wa may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves veil fortified wiMi pure blood and a properlf nourished frame."—See article in (he Qivil&erviH Qaeclte. . Mads simply with boiling wafer or milk. fold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai** JAMES EPPS & CO., H BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGtLAm



10W VITALITY DR OHUftUHILL S Syrup Hypophosphifce of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft >ntaina two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommonded for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in oases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion »> »cquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by Cj WANN HHEMIST OWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS.



ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pilla ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d ecich, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TJIOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world JD famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, ecurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, 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. rrtOWLES' PENNYROYAL AM) X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN ftnd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORiZL PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la 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. Qrfza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white rlolet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aoiduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adiss' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi 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 he 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 1 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 or youth. Or zaline-Colorante (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, ant* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz% Suave whitfl iotrope Bou quet of the fk wm



T£ EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, JV \T EATING'S POWDER, JV IT" EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, •XT EATING'S POWDER, JV fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, T_l ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PURS, and every other Bpecies 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 SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggißts. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T O APPROVED by the Academy of Medicire of Paris, are especially . ecommended by '■he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutions 1 W,eakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggißts and Chemists through out the Colonies TTK)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, J} Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill 1 Tolu, etc» t with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound, a demulcen* expec tor&nfc, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. "T7**AY'S Compound, for Coughs J_\_ Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT^ AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN auralgi? W. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine



All WHO SUFFER "^3 Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, MM AP MTAIK fiTMVnV C°mbme<l with simple method UEllilJjU 1 °f 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 FOKWAKDED FKEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly cor.fidentia "HUMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t hand a 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, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic Kits, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all th« qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messes Fei,ton, Grimwade, & Cp., Melbourne. Acstrama*? Drug Company, Ltd Sydney,



r"iMJM CATHARTICUM PILLS 1 A digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. /"10AGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid "Walnut Oasei. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to. resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & 00, 187 and 189 Essex Road T»Unt>to« Lpndom,



j Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISHIBD 0' '... , w 185 9 .o;4— CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHMES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., AtJENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK, MAGNIFIED. fluid iffnfnsl FOWDERi (NON-POISONOT7S.) JHMB^WIMiIMBWi^MMj ■ (poisonous.) PMd wad recomm«n«|«d by Flock. ITs«,i anil rrrommfidH ny— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbbll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisboine ... 20,000 •V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ok^o ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Z-alaiid In 'A. S ymons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- 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, hroughont the world. jr»w?.T In«r««iiic««i. JPriee—(in casks) 5g Od per Price—(in kegs) sOs per ewt. drallon. 1 Cvot makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1 Gallon Fluid mate 100 Gallons Dip. JZ^X'^X^'v^'^ Chief Agfents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christehurch. DISTRICT AGENTS-MUea and Q^ Ashburton and Rakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. ttTE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A , WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of 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, i • ■ 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 2s J Id, special price 28 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2a 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard I Q£| LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUJSSHABES- Usual Prices 9s 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, Now Offered at about Half-price. . SEE£WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, 1 W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKkYOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS COLD&SIiVERMEDALS ■WB VI «■ *&rtf*"Lr CELEBRATED^cTHEBEST PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



BINDING TWINE. W E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY DO\i«lll'S TWItfE AT LOWEST CURRENT PKIQES IN LARGHJ OR SMALL LOTS] —:ALSO:— * MAC H I n JB OILS AND OTH ER HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made oa all Clips onsignfid to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House WOOLPACKS, TWINF, etc.. supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. ' tit/!^t or! s are well Ilßhted 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 Sala, and Vendors interests catef ully protected. * MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Hakaia



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINO EARLY IN DECEMBER. k LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* and J\. 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 willbe delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, ■ ■ ■ , Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Kape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per b.s. " Matauta, 1 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. A S 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 BUPEBPHOSPHATE, BONE DUSP, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE-£5 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast D. THOMAS, SOLB AGENT FOB; ASHBURTON ,



; .Business .Notices. r : : — '- :— ASHBURTON PJfiRfIIANENI BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancrbd Street, Asaßwron TO Encourage th« Baling 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 apwarfs, 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 die sum deposited, but not in less Bume than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 percent t» »i 6 „ 6f  for longer periods at 6 „ For particular* apply ; EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. T7>XOJBLSIOA SHOEING FORGE Jjj AND . . COACH FACTORY. John Papref, 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. JENSEN'S



JPJRIZ.E MEDAL COD LIVER OIL, MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PnitJß T4STELE3S DTUKSTIBLV



UAN HOUTEN'S ! PURE SOLUBLE COCOA ' Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. , All othtrs are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 187t\ HAUTHAWAST'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is concedej to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists.



THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to remab' undisturbed in the tattle Designed tot che use of hotels, rsstau ..ante saloons, clubs and Hmilies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. lif %iufacturKl by the THB WALKER TOOL OO'fPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare» Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries •' Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TCE MAtfIHG AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia') For Cold Stores, Freeeing and Chflltef Kitablithments, and all Icemakin? «2 Refrigerating Purposes



SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted en board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, andthes.s Merapi, for making loe and pn* serving Passengers' Provisions Ury Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot Syutem 1000 Machines Ordered and SuppliedP * to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Jiiiaitedi Mw^f ing Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT* , FOOT, C,S,



Macbean Stewarts , . NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. " EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ."^*'j NEW CURE FOR CHRQNIO • BRONCHITIS. ' Prepared tram the Mountain and foresi ; Plants of Net Zealand) Tn Asthma the NcwiOure lim prored itael ''■'■ to be Be«d«wlßhoiikbnAboT» AU Other Remedies' rpHE SgW CURB is theonh SpeciPc X y**«^«^fi^PiphtoerU. In Ctoup the jSEW CURE has no rival. and all the attendant worry ilieideutal of ,' the arrival of theMtdafehlMoaS/ In lyphoid Fever the NEW OCJRI disinfect*, soothes and gives refreshing sleep, ~ ::■" The NEW CURE in the only tru* < Lung Disinfootaiit ;- " : '; In no instance Urn * d^rh occurred « from diptheria wlisr. the **Neir Cure ■. '■'-'* lim been freely used from the first outset- \ of the disease, and m> j?roat are Urn pro-; tectire powers, that. Ihe complaitit but neTer bean known to spread >> other 'X members of the family. ■;;< * ■■ *;-* The New Cure, 3s«td ; Grindelia Rotwar ' Civar Asthma Tol*oco, 2k Ad ———^—>—— —————______ ' job ranmNc. POSTERS, gamers, Bfllheads, V «r j,l rc«rftronM». Memorandum Forms, Wedding Chkls, Memoriam Cards, In. vitation Cards. Order Bkckn, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery **> *■•. Banquet Menus, and TickeU of all kinds. ; j: : LTMITiSD, I! HSU!n|? L ""PP'y of Superior J^MmL'M Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Liner of Paper, can execute every l^X. description of Punting on - the shortest notice, in --.-'■*■} the best style, and at reasonable rates PUBUCKOTICfc. t" rH E Office of the Aahburton Publkntajr ; /i«SW n7» limited, WILL B# CLOSED daily from 12.30 to l.» p.iu for dinner hour in compli«ooe with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON HJ^LISHINO CO. : FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Riob ness upon all kinda of Syrups, jErated Waters Been, Ales Cider Chastpagne 4c AanLLtbv Lahk Loimoir W. J. BUSH AND 00 T\I9TILLEUB *nd IMPCBTBBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUn; ESSENCE? SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer!] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial " Qualities. : Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churni Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Batter Pack] \ges Print Butter Oar ricrs, German Dwf Paper And everything needed in a complete ' Creamery or Butter Factory. * Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONB Oonoord, N.H., U.SA] Established 1818 HEBOULES iIAKING POWDER IS THE BEST : Those who hire not tried it» should ask their Grocer for it Makes splendi* V Oakei,Soonei,Pa»try,4H ;5 qiRANSPARENT BLOCK 101^2 L MAKING MAOB3NKR7. ESTABLISHED ■pORTERBLANOHAB CONCORD, N.H. UJB.A. UuxvrAcrmu or urn Deaxim : all sorst of - ' ■-■-: Dairy Goodf .-Vg «P»CUIOTT. -.i"4? ' it: